Madness and fear ruled the court of the Admiralty Board as the reports from the Patrol Fleet were disclosed to the rest of the Flotilla. “
Order! This meeting shall have order!” Admiral Zaal'Koris roared over the crowd which slowly receded into a low rabble.”
The Geth have started taking over colonized worlds beyond the Veil! Not only that but the amount of activity the Patrol Fleet has gathered showed us that the amount of Geth activity has risen to Biblical proportions. Entire regions being built up in mere days, trillions of tons of raw resources being moved every day. By the data the Patrol Fleet has gathered, my staff have calculated a dreadnought production capability 265 a year and that number will only rise as time goes on.” ”Admiral Han'Gerrel explained the dire situation to his fellow Admirals.
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Hmmmm yes worrisome indeed. But judging by this sudden behavioral changes we must assume a even more dangerous issue. That the Geth have evolved their intelligence even further. Their programming has changed drastically from isolationism to violent expansionism. So far the ignorant colonies they have meet have accepted their patronage. Little do they know that it takes only one calculation for the Geth to find them....unnecessary and the Geth can make millions of calculations at the speed of light....and it only takes one.” Admiral Daro'Xen explained to her colleagues the further gravity of the situation. “
As such more resources should be put under my jurisdiction, to further progress the Crusader Project. As expressed by Admiral Han’Gerrel, the Geth are able to outproduce us well over a dozen times. Superiority in technology is the only solution! ” The Admiral would put forward her claim to get further resources for R&D.
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I second that motion” Admiral Han’Gerrel expressed his support. “
All those who support further deployment of Fleet resources to the Crusader Project, say Aye, those who oppose Nay” Admiral Zofe’Vollo of the Patrol Fleet as she presided over her fellow Admirals.
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Aye” Admiral Daro’Xen obviously said.
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Aye” Admiral Han’Gerrel had already expressed his support.
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Aye, as long the Civilian Fleet is protected” Admiral Zaal’Koris expressed.
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*sigh*Aye” Admiral Zofe’Vollo said seemingly distraught perhaps voting to give the appearance of unity on the Admiralty Board. “
Unanimously the Ayes have it. Appropriate Fleet resources shall be allocated to Admiral Daro’Xen’s jurisdiction.” She would lay down the verdict of the Admiralty Board.
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That’s not good enough though. The threat of the Geth isn’t the only thing we have to worry about. Aria the Pirate Queen is amassing an Armada, War is closer between the Terminus Systems and Council Space. Even more worrisome our scouts have reported Aria’s ships moving into Phoenix Massing. The prospect of her trying to get the Geth on her side is very real! If she somehow allies herself with the Geth then our future will be gone. The Geth will storm out of their holdings and further explain into the Traverse. There will be no stopping the Geth then! We must prepare the Civilian Fleet for combat. I further propose to upgrade the weapons on the Habitation Ships, they are our only counter balance to the Geth! Also we must outfit every ship in the Civilian Fleet to military capabilities!”Admiral Han'Gerrel would say vigorously as his proposal got the crowd up in arms.
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Are you mad! The Civilian Fleet can’t be thrusted into battle! It’s hard enough to simply jump them half the time!” Admiral Zaal’Koris responded as he stood up to his fellow Admiral. “
I am not mad Admiral Zaal’Koris. But without those ships any expedition against the Geth would be pointless!” Admiral Han’Gerrel retorted stepping closer to Admiral Zaal’Koris who stepped closer too.
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Hmmm yes both valued points Admirals. So I purpose we just upgrade the weaponry aboard the Habitations for now. I believe further recon and research must be done before turning the Civilians into a military capacity. Don’t y’all agree? ” Admiral Daro’Xen proposed the compromise.
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Aye!” Admiral Zaal’Koris said having no issues in protecting the ships.
Admiral Han’Gerrel gave a small grumble “
Aye. But every day we wait with our tails between our legs. The Geth will get stronger and our hopes to return to Homeworld” Admiral Han’Gerrel promised before turning away.
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Next on the Agenda. Ziho'Sull nar Johala has returned from her Pilgrimage, commanding our exploration team in this cluster ” Admiral Zofe'Vollo would change to the next subject of this heated meeting. “
Hmph If it’s not some-sorta wormhole that leads to the homeworld then these systems are nothing but rocks for our miners to harvest for the War Effort! By the Ancestors we’re going to need every last resource we can get. ” Admiral Han'Gerrel would say out of turn getting a glare from mother and daughter Zofe and Ziho but getting cheers from the audience. The Nedas movement though having a seat on the Admiralty Board was still the minority amongst the populace and with the Geth threat even less so.
Admiral Zofe'Vollo would clear her throat “
Hmmm yes well Ziho’Sull nar Johala will give her report now. Go on now child.” Admiral Zofe’Vollo would encourage her daughter who nervously walked up to the podium. The young Pilgrim looked nervous as she started to type on her Omni Tool before a hologram of the systems her team had found were displayed. “
My team was able to find two systems with one containing......a world with life” she would say as murmurs began to fill the court room while the Admiral’s gave sideways glances at one another. Ziho'Sull would then zoom in on a planet.
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Its a lush world teaming jungles, plains and oceans! A viable temperature and gravity with a compatible atmosphere and an dextro-protein environment!” she would express her excitement to the Board. But was silence as Admiral Zaal’Koris raised his hand for her to calm herself. “
This is ....truly a remarkable discovery Ziho’Sull nar Johala but this environment is still unsuitable for our people. As you said this world is teaming with life, that means foreign microbes, deadly viruses and diseases which simply put it can wipe out our race in a matter of days.” he would explain as he watch the excitement day in the young Quarian’s eyes. “
Yes and no Quarian in their right mind wouldn’t settle for anything less than the Homeworld itself!” Admiral Han’Gerrel would say rather bluntly to this star eyed Nedas supporter. “
Or one that can provide a favorable future for our children” Admiral Zaal’Koris would retort, vaguely expressing his interest in the prospect of the Nedas solution. Admiral Han'Gerrel would cross his arms as he looked at his fellow Admiral before turning back Ziho'Sull. “
Yes well any way the asteroid and Kupier belts you have discovered along with vast amount of moons around one of these gas giants will prove invaluable to the mining capabilities for our people. As such a put forward a vote to end Ziho'Sull’s pilgrimage and give her the Captainship of her Exploration vessel the Veero. ” the Admiral would say giving an surprised look from the young Quarian.
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I second that motion. Admiral Zofe’Vollo will remain out of decision due her personal relationship to the Pilgrim. Ayes and Nays? ” Admiral Zaal’Koris would ask.
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Aye” Admiral Han'Gerrel would say.
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Aye, the resources we could gather from further exploration will be invaluable to my research.” Admiral Daro'Xen would express.
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I say Aye as well. Congratulations Ziho'Sull vas Veero.” Admiral Zaal’Koris would say to the young captain. “
Your tasked with going on another expedition into the Void. To find further resources for the fleet. May the Ancestors Protect you on your journey.”. Admiral Zofe’Vollo would bow her head a little to her daughter. “
With that this Admiralty meeting is adjured. Keelah se'lai! ”.
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Keelah se'lai” The Admiralty Board, Ziho’Sull, and the audience would reply all together at the same time.