A P E X
Secundus Ando, Local Time: 2350
From the wretched depths of their caverns did vicious whispers begin to sound. Like a cancer ravaging the body, the words of malicious intent slowly infected the minds of the Ruling Nest. With open arms had they been welcomed into the collective - their debt of blood paid by the demise of their predecessors. But they did not see justice in the felling of the Old Order. They did not see the right which came from putting to the sword those who would capture, maim, and torment the Confederacy's best. And while the Southern Systems were quick to forgive, the generation which came after the Old Order quietly conspired.
Though they smiled and served among the Viceroyalty...though they pledged taxes and support to every cause, their schemes continued to grow. The Charter - the unifying document of the new Confederacy - quickly contorted before their anger. No longer did they see it as a source of unification and of liberty, but as something to be challenged. Something to be hated. In time, the whispers of opposition grew into something much more. At first, obscure HoloNet frequencies erupted with venomous rhetoric. Next, foundries on Secundus Ando were being lit aflame.
When the infernos were finally extinguished, a troublesome truth began to come to light. Weapons and ordnance were nowhere to be found in the wreckage. The Droids had been picked clean of anything of remote use. The fires were but a cover - a darkening of the skies.
But nothing evaded eyes Obsidian. Nothing in the dark remained hidden for long. As the whispers grew into thunder, the Knighthood hearkened to the Nest. They gleaned intent. They heard malice. They witnessed Rebellion brewing within their own borders. They saw firsthand what upstart movements like Coruscant First would devolve into when left unchecked. But the Knights Obsidian were not their Jedi allies - and the Confederacy was no Galactic Alliance. When rebellion sprouted roots in the soil, the vermin was to be ripped out.
The cancer slashed from the body.
The hum of hushed engines lulled to a close. Scimitars crunched down upon the slumbering world, breaching the sovereignty of the Ruling Nest. Here, the so-called Spiveralda conspired in peace - for no other Nest dared to infringe on their home territory. No other nest dared to challenge their lordship. It was rare that they even so much as received visitors from outside their own, let alone strangers from offworld. But in this instance, the cloaks of Stygium were yet raised. No alarm had been raised. The Ruling Nest had no clue that Judgment had found them.
Aboard the lead vessel, the Vicelord turned in his seat. He had shown them mercy at the instance of his Apprentice - he had not blamed the entire species for the transgressions of a few upstarts. He, like always, had trusted in the impeccable judgment of [member="Srina Talon"]. But the Spiveralda abused the mercy of the fabled Dread Queen. And now, they would suffer for treason. Now, the debt of blood was due.
"Beneath out feet, they plot against us. Against our sons, against our worlds, against our Peace." Darth Metus' voice boomed as thunder, echoing through the Obsidian comms. "The Spiveralda have attacked our foundries, spilled our blood, and pilfered our arms. They are rebellion incarnate."
Ascension gripped him. Bold strides bore the Sith down the waiting ramp and into the arid atmosphere of Secundus Ando. His burning gaze fell upon the gaping chasm in the earth - a literal Hellmouth wherein all the Harch crawled. They slithered to and fro down thick webs and nestled themselves in amber pods to sleep the night away. Darth Metus clutched his saber and angled it over the depths. The bloodshine blade erupted, spelling certain doom for the residents inside.
"We will not suffer Rebellion within our borders."
"Knights Obsidian. Leave. None. Alive."
Intel has been patched into the HUD of every Obsidian. Valuable details of the battle to come lay before them.
Plummet into the Hellmouth and due east is the Birthing Chamber. The Spirveralda function much like any insectoid Hive. A singular Queen is the mother of the Ruling Nest and near perpetually creates the next generation. Carve through the Drones standing in your way. Put down the source of the Spiveralda.
At the center of the Hive is the All Web: source of persistent nutrients for the Nest's residents. It touches ever pod and feeds the Spiveralda throughout their slumber. Bring destruction to the All Web - starve every last one.
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