Lost Empire 82

0001 – Tempro

0003 – Conner- Thomas

0097 – Ace – Zimmel

0098 – Lucy

0101 – Shelby (mother ship)

0125 – Lars

0130 – Gillese

0200 – Ellen

0250 – Tendra

0301 – Rodrick

0403 – Johnathon

0778 – Jan

0798 – Celeste – Shelby (human)

0805 – Toran

0808 – Radella

0881 – Handrax

0908 – Tara – Mara

1000 – Sherry

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Ungrown – unnumbered

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0100 – Derry (father ship)

Rescued from Tendraxians

so far

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4 on Shelby 2 in re-gen

8 on Lucy

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Known and OR numbered

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0501 – Thaddeus

???? – Lena

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missing – 0667 – Marco

0999 – Zan – still lost

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“It is over, brother.” Kandra said as several guards placed the Delcron in restraints. The Delcron struggled then saw that it was useless. “We again have allies, as you can see,” Kandra pointed to the two huge ships. “They are far more powerful than we are.”

“You are deluding yourself if you think that, they will actually aid us.” The restrained Delcron sneered at Kandra.

“I know enough, enough to know that, they are far more honorable than you will ever be.” Here Kandra pointed to the view screen showing the hundreds of destroyed ships in orbit. “That is a sign of a coward, attacking without even a chance to die with honor. I should behead you, here and now for your treachery.”

The, restrained Delcron again sneered, “so like you brother, to do this with no hon…”

“No,” started Kandra, “I have decided to behead you before the people, to let them see just how foul you are.”

The restrained Delcron’s face showed shock, then a look of contempt returned. “What do you know of honor? You, who left your people alone as well as home world undefended!”

“Not undefended ’til you destroyed the home fleet. You treacherous piece of filth! You care not for the empire, as is evident by the destruction.” Kandra said between clenched teeth.

“So, it will be that way, Good! I Kattra, challenge you for the throne. By family, by law, by the throne, you cannot deny me this. After I take your head and your heart, all will know what I already do, that you are unfit for the throne. I can therefore deny that you were ever related to me as if I do now.” Kattra spit out.

Kandra’s eyes flared as a low growl issued from his throat. “I accept your challenge, that way I can finally blot out the disgrace of the family.”

“It shall be me that restores this family’s honor. Afterwards we will blow these new allies away with our superior fleet.” Kattra sneered.

Kandra was about to speak then realized the folly of speaking in anger. “You are far more arrogant than I at first thought. We are nothing to these new allies. I among many, saw them decimate almost half a Creagon battle fleet with ease. One should be better forewarned before one can make claims as you have.”

“Bah! Our own ships can do this as well,” Kattra hissed out.

“True enough brother, though not within a minute.” Kandra replied. Kattra’s eyes flared wide a moment as Kandra replayed the recent battle. “Do not think you can just walk in and take the empire.”

“It matters not, I will ascend the throne of our world. I have more connections than you’ll ever know.” Kattra again sneered.

“Perhaps, though as I am sure you learned, having an empire and ruling an empire, are two different things. From what I have seen? The empire wouldn’t have lasted a year if that under you.” Kandra calmly stated. “To make sure you do not… forget our ceremony, you will remain here, ’til it is time.”

Kattra began to struggle more, “you cannot do this!”

“Oh, but I can, I am still the rightful Emperor ’til I am defeated. Having made this challenge, you will remain to complete it.” Kandra said.

“Have no fear you great buffon, I will be there and I will prevail. I will show all of the kingdom that, I am the rightful ruler of this realm!” Kattra again spit out.

“We Shall see brother, take him to a cell, he is to be treated well. If any harm comes to him, ANY harm, those responsible will be severely punished!” Kandra growled.

The guards on the bridge quickly bowed as Kattra was taken away. All could hear him nearly screaming in protest, along with a great many threats.

Kandra turned back to the view screen that held the visage of Thomas. Thomas face held a wide smile at the drama he’d just viewed.

“It’s with regret that I had to involve our allies in this internal affair.” Kandra said.

Thomas nodded, then slightly bowed, “As you said, it is far different ruling a kingdom, than having one. As my own emperor has said it can at times be more than frustrating.”

Kandra nodded his head, “so your emperor is learning quickly. It is good that he is far smarter than I thought he was at first.” Thomas’s face changed to anger at this comment. “Relax friend, I meant no offence, the fact that he is as smart as he is shows promise.”

Thomas visibly relaxed, the others and I have been through far too much with him. We owe him our lives many times over, so we are highly devoted to him.”

Kandra saw the sincerity and look of fierce devotion on Thomas face. He hadn’t seen anything like that since his father was alive.

“It is good to have such loyalty from those around you.” Kandra said feeling a moment of jealously.

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Jimison hit the wall at an accelerated speed, Difina quickly hitting the wall next to him. They were breathing hard as they both growled at their master Kimon. No matter how much faster they got, they still hadn’t been able to get a hit in.

They both moved into defensive positions, though Jimison could swear that for the briefest moment he’d seen a smile on their master’s face.

Kimon had indeed smiled for a second, not only had they listened, they were no longer slow. Then again, he thought, they were barely challenging him. True they were far more deadly than they were a week ago they still needed more.

“So,” Kimon started, “it appears that I won’t have to kill you after all.