IC: Scarabus is eventually able to convince Scorm of this, and the former king rejoins the tribe, reuniting with his family (who he now has no recollection of his attempts to destroy...) and immediately pursuing politics, in order to eventually rise to leadership of the Scorpions once again. With this event, the Scorpion Tribe's infighting has finally come to an end.
(OOC: Forgot about this!)
-The Scorpion King, morally defeated, nods reluctantly and grumbles, heading with his family and Scarabus to temporary chambers for the night-
Scorm: "I guess i'm back in power once i start doing this politician stuff again, eh...?"
-Scorpia and Scorpio look at him with worry and distrust-
Scorpia: "Coming from a man that abused us both physically and mentally for as long as we can both remember... We'd hate to see you rise to power again."
Scorm: "P-put that stuff behind us all! It's in the past! Stop reminding me of it!"
Scorpio: "Even though im a bit older and mature, y-you're still are a crazy father to have... b-but... at the same time... i-i can't stop loving you since you ARE my father!" -he'd say, reluctantly but a bit happy-
Scorm: "...y-you two still love me after all this time?"
Scorpia: "...pathetically, yes..." -she'd say, exasperated with this acknowledgment-
-Scorm whimpered a bit and whined before crying-
Scorm: "Im so sorrrrryyyy~!!! Please forgive me of my siiiiinns~!!" -he'd whined out, now on his knees between his estranged wife and child, both Platnium queen and Bronze Prince rolled their eyes and looked at eachother before giving them a reassuring look, soon hugging the family man tightly-
OOC: Perhaps this will finally bring about the advent of multiple political parties for the Republic of the Claw/Scorpion Tribe? The Scorpixian Republicans and the Scormian Conservatives, or something like that?
-The Scorpion King, morally defeated, nods reluctantly and grumbles, heading with his family and Scarabus to temporary chambers for the night-
Scorm: "I guess i'm back in power once i start doing this politician stuff again, eh...?"
-Scorpia and Scorpio look at him with worry and distrust-
Scorpia: "Coming from a man that abused us both physically and mentally for as long as we can both remember... We'd hate to see you rise to power again."
Scorm: "P-put that stuff behind us all! It's in the past! Stop reminding me of it!"
Scorpio: "Even though im a bit older and mature, y-you're still are a crazy father to have... b-but... at the same time... i-i can't stop loving you since you ARE my father!" -he'd say, reluctantly but a bit happy-
Scorm: "...y-you two still love me after all this time?"
Scorpia: "...pathetically, yes..." -she'd say, exasperated with this acknowledgment-
-Scorm whimpered a bit and whined before crying-
Scorm: "Im so sorrrrryyyy~!!! Please forgive me of my siiiiinns~!!" -he'd whined out, now on his knees between his estranged wife and child, both Platnium queen and Bronze Prince rolled their eyes and looked at eachother before giving them a reassuring look, soon hugging the family man tightly-
OOC: Perhaps this will finally bring about the advent of multiple political parties for the Republic of the Claw/Scorpion Tribe? The Scorpixian Republicans and the Scormian Conservatives, or something like that?
(OOC: You mean the Starsting Reformists? I guess it'll happen anyway, i mean politics are kinda hard to go explaining and such, but why not?)
OOC: Perhaps this will finally bring about the advent of multiple political parties for the Republic of the Claw/Scorpion Tribe? The Scorpixian Republicans and the Scormian Conservatives, or something like that?
(OOC: You mean the Starsting Reformists? I guess it'll happen anyway, i mean politics are kinda hard to go explaining and such, but why not?)
OOIC: Insert the two political parties being officially formed, because I don't know how that works.
Craunus Maximus and Calloran Fen receive a request from the Gorillas for a Unichi meeting. The Consuls depart in a Stinger-Copter, leaving the Praetors to watch over Scorm City.
A group of around forty Sabretoothes and White Lions, accompanied by one Scorpion, leave the foothills of the Iron Mountains. They travel quietly on speedors and sabre cycles, passing through the jungle in single file. Predatory flora and fauna lash out at them, but ice and cold steel blades are able to keep them at bay.
Being able to freeze anything that attacks them means the Hunters can travel through thick and dangerous jungle that most Outlanders avoid, so no one is likely to come across their tracks, and their lack of heavy vehicles means they are invisible from the sky due to the thick jungle canopy. In this way, the White Lioness and her escort penetrate deep into the Outlands, eventually coming upon the shores of a roaring river.
The Queen turns to the others, glancing up from her map. "Our destination is not far. A few miles south of here, the river splits; we will cross now and float down the eastern waterway, which intersects with an old Scorpion facility. We will simply need to reach the southern shore of the eastern river, and the Ice Bears will be at hand."
She sets out giving instructions to the others. Some cut large leaves and smaller branches from the foliage around them, whilst others step out into the river, freezing a part of the water right next to the ground, shaping its edges so that it resembles a flat boat, small but very deep. They drop speedors into the water before freezing them in place, making a crude steering mechism with their chi-powered engines. The others carry branches aboard. Some are frozen into the ice to give it strength, whilst others are shaped into long poles. Giant leaves are draped over all their vehicles, in hopes of concealing them from any watching eyes. Anyone who looked properly could see the ice, of course, but at a glance they might simply be a fallen tree afloat in the water.
Soon the Hunters are all aboard, and break the ice joining them to the shore. The ice vessel is away at once, caught up in the fast current. As it speeds downriver, the crude boat is pulled out into the centre of the waterway. Using their poles and speedor engines, the Hunters gradually manoeuvre themselves towards the eastern shore; a few minutes later, as the split in the river comes into view, the eastern current catches hold of them; bobbing up and down, the icy boat is carried along onto the smaller waterway. Soon after, the Hunters use their poles to turn south; they smash into the shore, cracks running through the edges of the boat.
One or two at a time, the Queen, Scodrick and the others are able to reach the shore, carrying their vehicles with them. Soon they are off, no longer moving in stealth as they roar towards the old Scorpion Cavern from the north, sending up an icy flare to announce their presence to the Ice Bear sentries.
-last edited on Oct 16, 2021 19:02:43 GMT by The J
Post by The J on Oct 16, 2021 19:01:55 GMT
The Praetors are called by Craunus Maximus and informed about Unichi's participation in the Battle of Lion City. In accordance with Republic law, since the Praetors have approval from both the Consuls and at least one ally (the Gorillas), they are legally able to assist in defending the Lions' against Primordium's assault, and any vote against this from the citizens is/will be vetoed, due to Unichi having already joined the war now. Praetor Sirius takes a part of the Scorpion Army west, marching and flying over the Outland Mountains and into the Great Desert. Praetor Scarabus, meanwhile, remains here to lead and defend the tribe in the meantime.
The Praetors are called by Craunus Maximus and informed about Unichi's participation in the Battle of Lion City. In accordance with Republic law, since the Praetors have approval from both the Consuls and at least one ally (the Gorillas), they are legally able to assist in defending the Lions' against Primordium's assault, and any vote against this from the citizens is/will be vetoed, due to Unichi having already joined the war now. Praetor Sirius takes a part of the Scorpion Army west, marching and flying over the Outland Mountains and into the Great Desert. Praetor Scarabus, meanwhile, remains here to lead and defend the tribe in the meantime.
Now, Scarabus departs from the city to switch places with Calloran Fen, so that the Praetor may return to the battlefield, and the Consul may return to leading the tribe.
The Praetors are called by Craunus Maximus and informed about Unichi's participation in the Battle of Lion City. In accordance with Republic law, since the Praetors have approval from both the Consuls and at least one ally (the Gorillas), they are legally able to assist in defending the Lions' against Primordium's assault, and any vote against this from the citizens is/will be vetoed, due to Unichi having already joined the war now. Praetor Sirius takes a part of the Scorpion Army west, marching and flying over the Outland Mountains and into the Great Desert. Praetor Scarabus, meanwhile, remains here to lead and defend the tribe in the meantime.
Now, Scarabus departs from the city to switch places with Calloran Fen, so that the Praetor may return to the battlefield, and the Consul may return to leading the tribe.
Calloran arrives here in the Stinger-Copter Scarabus had departed on.
Now, Scarabus departs from the city to switch places with Calloran Fen, so that the Praetor may return to the battlefield, and the Consul may return to leading the tribe.
Calloran arrives here in the Stinger-Copter Scarabus had departed on.
Calloran Fen's wife births their daughter, Celica Fen (continuing the "C" naming convention Calloran and Craunus started when they made their own new identities and names), in the castle/government building of Scorm City. What importance will this young scorpion play in the future? Only time will tell...
A large force of Gorillas march down from the Iron Mountains, cutting south-east towards Black Fang Mountain. Speerdorz and infantry move in a single column, mechs and landcruisers arrayed on either side to fend off the aggressive Outland fauna. Even so, venomous tendrils frequently breach the formation, forcing everyone not in an enclosed cockpit to wear full battle armour whilst also carrying their packs. This, combined with the distinct shortage of airborne scouts, slows their going significantly, as scouts sent out on the ground frequently fail to return.
However, this is partiall offset; the baggage train, carrying food reserves, spare armour and ammunition, suffered major losses in the avalanche due to its position in the rear. Whilst this will cause logistical issues after a few days, it does mean the Gorillas no longer need to wait for slower support vehicles to catch up, allowing their whole army to proceed at a relatively coherent speed.
