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Two years... it has been two years since I left my home world, my old life faded to oblivion as I took to the stars. Among them I am the most feared, the destroyer of a thousand Empires, the crusader who had crushed some of the most fiercest beings out there, armor that puts adamantium to shame, a sword to cleave through the densest armor and the tech to rival any Techno-Knight order. They have many names for me, Anubis is the most common, others include Hades, the Reaper, Death Ray, the Blue Screamer and so many more, they are not my true names, I am Magnum, my life is devoted to the sword... I have my reasons.

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Magnum is at the controls of his ship, his blue eyes showing no emotion as he inputs the controls, he gives a sigh as he notices he's close to the target coordinates. He gets out of his chair and makes way to his armory, the room is large, mechanical arms moving parts and monitors are showing their data as Magnum moves past him. Magnum is a mystic wolf, his golden yellow hair is pretty standard, however blue makings are around his eyes that trail down to around his neck and down his back, his tail has the dark blue changed to teal, blue spots trailing in dark to light blue then to teal before repeating with a dark blue mark just under that.

Magnum says "Elvo, status?" as he steps onto a platform that's in the middle of the room.

A feminine voice sounds "Target location is within deployment range, our stealth field is active."

Magnum says "Enemy forces?" as the platform begins to glow.

Elvo says "Enemy forces have three cruisers, Elro-Classification. Power armor suits are present, I count fifty in total, their stations shields are down. Shall we deploy the Albion pack?"

Magnum says "Negative, the Albion system is still in the testing phase. Deploy Mercury, standard configuration." his gaze isn't flinching at all.

Multiple arms and drones move around the platform, remove Magnum's cloak, revealing his black sensor suit, another black layer moves onto him, followed by white armor plates, his feet become encased in blue and black, housings for small jets, a back pack is attached, the anti-matter reactor comes to life instantly, blue crystals glow on the outside of the suit. The arms and drones finish up and Magnum heads out of the armory, taking a few minutes to get to the launcher.

Magnum says "Any signs of reinforcements?"

Elvo says "Negative, their other forces are currently engaging with a force of Everglaive and another is engaging the Briggette Armada, 78.94% of their forces are already destroyed."

Magnum enters the launcher, his feet step on two clamps that take his feet, the door closes and he says "Set ratio to 80:20, set timer for thirty seconds. Mark!"

Elvo says "Confirmed, launching in 30 seconds."

Magnum takes a breath, the chest and back push back by a few centimeters, smaller plates come, forming a helmet around Magnum's head, teal lenses and dark blue plates, a heads up display forms instantly.

Elvo says "20 seconds to launch."

The launcher moves back, a loud metallic 'cha-chik' sounds, Magnum crouches slightly as the launcher door opens, the vaccum sucking the air out.

Elvo says "Launching in 10... 9... 8... 7..."

Magnum thinks 'Commencing attack!'

"3... 2... 1... launching!"

The launcher springs the suit forward as Magnum activates his anti-matter boosters, he zooms from his corvette, leaving a white trail behind him as he soon fades into the darkness of space due to the loss of the trail.

The enemy forces have their small fleet and damaged station at ready, their suits of clumsy armor are armed with autocannons, machine guns and a few launchers, a cruiser captain looks to his right as he sees a flash, he orders a magnification, on screen shows Magnum's ship with it's port side to them, just before he can relay information to the rest of the fleet...

"SIR! ENEMY ON TOP OF US!"

Magnum's suit comes racing down, from it's left sheath it draws it's power sword in the grasp of it's right hand, the left arm has some plates that move, a system props up with two black barrels extending, his power sword give a spark of blue energy as it activates. The defense turrets on the ships quickly move and begin to shoot at him but none can land a hit, the power armors quickly begin to change position.

Magnum thinks 'You're already dead!', his emotionless eyes forming a heated glare.

Magnum's ship comes into range, it's forward guns open fire and destroy the cruiser, it's shields offering no protection, it's lasers begin to tear into the other beasts of metal.

Magnum has his suit tap into the enemies comm "It's Anubis!", "Everyone attack!"

The suits of power armor begin to shoot but Magnum's suit is too fast, the ships can't fire their guns in close proximity to each other and their suits are in the way.

Magnum thinks 'Their power armors are outdated MP-45's... how pathetic!'

Magnum cleaves through one of the suits with his sword, he flies away as it explodes, the next he delivers a thrust, going through the chest of the armor and into the suits micro fusion core as he blazes another suit to oblivion. He yanks his sword and hits the suit into the bridge of one of the cruisers, it explodes in a massive fire ball, causing a chain reaction across the ship. The mystic zooms to the third ship, breaching it's round bow, as he pass through he cleaves power conduits and sprays his blaster and soon he emerges from the back as the ship explodes.

Magnum thinks 'You are no match for my mercury!'

Magnum's ship comes into range once more, it's forward guns fire and hits the station while it's smaller weapons engage the suits of power armor. Within a span of minutes, the remaining suits are in pieces, debris flying around the dead space as Magnum and his suit simply float in the vacuum.

Elvo says "All hostiles destroyed."

Magnum says "Initiate salvage operations."

Elvo says "Yes sir."

A helmet of one of the power armor floats by Magnum, it's clear lenses staring at him and he thinks 'If there is anything to salvage.' as he puts his sword away.

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On the bridge of a heavy cruiser, a vixen stands in in front of her command chair, her fur has dyed pink swirls and her eyes a shade of orange, her ears done in glittery gold, she's wearing a red captains uniform with a black vlaok and steel colored fringe. This is Marouge Lequo, leader of the Briggette Armada.

An officer says "Madam Lequo, we've received word from Magnum, all targets destroyed."

Marouge gives a nod and she says "Send him rendezvous coordinates."

The officer says "Aye Madam."

A weasel comes onto the bridge, her eyes an emerald green and hair of bronze, her uniform a blue version of Lequo's, this is Poralla Toro.

Marouge looks at the weasel with a smile "Come to hear the reports dear?"

Porralla pecks her cheek and she says "Indeed, I wanted to have an ear on things if for a moment."

Marouge says "Well, we're done here and Magnum has finsihed his operations."

Porralla sighs and she says "I've heard the stories of him, but you've met him. What's he like?"

Marouge puts on a thinking look, wondering how to describe him to her partner, she looks to the weasel and she says "Sadly I don't know much about him, he's quiet and keeps to himself, in truth I can count the number of words we've shared on both hands and feet. I didn't even think he could talk until he said something with how quiet he is." as she puts a hand on her hip towards the end.

Porralla blinks "I can understand him being stoic, but you make it sound like he has no social skills."

Marouge says "Hon, I'm not saying anything bad about him.", she looks out into the void as she continues "He may seem a little hostile, but he is friendly if you talk to him."

Porralla gets an idea "Dear, can we mingle with him? You know, get to know him?"

Marouge recalls her time when she met the mystic, she remembers he never hung out with any of the knights she saw him fought along side with, it was stricly buisness and she never heard anything of Magnum having any friends or something close to that. But it wouldn't hurt to give it a whirl.

Marouge says "Alright, but I can't promise he'll go along with it."

Porarlla puts on a smile, she gives her partner a light hug and she says "Thank you, who knows maybe we'll learn something about him no one else does."

Marouge hugs her partner as she puts on an unsure look 'Magnum, I hope you open up.'

An officer says "The Howl of Silver is in visual range."

Both ladies stop their embrace as they face the screen and Marouge says "On screen."

A ship appears on screen, the ship is the size of a corvette, on the front it has shark teeth painted in a gaping maw, the side windows looking like eyes of a predator with a black nose, the wings are a dark blue and gold with a dark blue 'M' on the top towards the front, but what's striking are the two forward mounted facing gun barrels on the front with the teeth.

Porralla says "It looks like quite a beast." her gaze just fixated on the ship.

Marouge says "Inform him he has permission to dock on the starboard side, third port."

The officer nods and transmits, he gets a reply, he looks to Marouge and he says "Docking request confirmed, his ship is on auto pilot."

Marouge looks to her partner as she thinks 'I hope this goes well, Magnum is known for his crusades... and his temper.'

Magnum's ship connects to the dock, everyone gathers with Marouge and Porralla joining them a few minutes later, the hatch opens, Magnum emerges from it, his uniform consiting of a dark blue jacket with white panels, a black t-shirt and dress pants, his shoes are a type of sneeker. Everyone save for the two ladies give a light gasp as they finally see the ancient species in person, Porralla takes his image in, he looks beautiful with those markings, she sees an elaborate design on his tail and they aren't tattoos or dyes either. To think he was born with them is just astonishing...

Magnum steps towards the pair, covering his heart with his right hand and he says "Nice to see you again Lequo." his gaze neutral and yet stern.

Marouge gives a light laugh and she says "Magnum, welcome aboard the Chalice of Glaze. I hope you are treating yourself better these days."

Magnum says "I'm fine, thanks for asking."

Marouge motions to Porralla and she says "Magnum, this is my fiancee Porralla Toro. She wanted to meet you in person."

The mystic and weasel look to each other, both unsure but curious, Porralla finally speaks "It's nice to meet you Magnum, I hope you have a pleasent stay with us and I look forward to getting to know you."

Marouge puts on an uneasy smile for moment but she changes it to a welcoming one as she says "We already have quarters ready for you."

Magnum says "Thank you." as he bows his head.

Porralla thinks 'Poor thing, he looks so tired.' noticing his eyes just look drained and dry.

Magnum looks to the weasel and he says "it's nice to meet you miss Toro."

The mystic is shown to his quarters, it's a standard officers quarters so he can have some privacy. Porralla subtly watches him, Magnum doesn't show all that much emotion at all. She had heard some tales and legends about the mystics and how expressive they were, how they weild powers that make them seem like gods... in fact in some cultures they are. She just had so many questions for him and she isn't sure if he would be willing to share many details of his race, but she can't help but see the sheer fatigue in his eyes, if she had to guess the only thing allowing him to move right now was having caffeine in his system.

Magnum gives off a yawn, his body succuming to how worn it is and he says "I don't mean to be rude, but may I turn in?"

Marouge says "Of course Magnum, we aren't due to meet up with the Everglaive for a while. If you need anything just use the console near the bathroom." keeping her friendly demeanour as she thinks 'Magnum, when was the last time you slept?'

Porralla let's her curiosity get the better of her and she says "Magnum, if you don't mind I'm curious. When was the last time you had any rest?" showing some concern for him.

Magnum puts on a thinking look for a few moments and he says "I'm not sure, if I had to guess... four, maybe five days."

Both ladies put on looks of disbeleif, for five days Magnum had chased and destroyed three enemy fleets, they wonder how he can even stand. The ladies bid Magnum a pleasent rest with Marouge giving the order to not disturbe the mystic unless it is absolutely nesesarry. The mystic removes his uniform, tossing it over a chair as he lays onto the bed, it hits him instantly, he soon slips away into slumber, his burning eyes finally getting releif. The duo begin to make their way to the bridge, going over what their guest had told them, Magnum's reptuation for being relentless was true indeed but they never thought he would sacrifice sleep.

Marouge looks to the weasel and she says "So, what's your impression of him so far?" with a curious glance.

Porralla looks to the vixen and she says "He seems nice, but I'm worried about him."

Marouge looks ahead as she continues "Magnum has his pursuits." with a sigh.

Being a freeblade crusader, Magnum has waged war across many systems with many conflicts being back-to-back, his reputation eventually far exceeded his reach and had spread to where when he was spotted, some planets and systems surrendered without firing a shot. Not only did this start in the creation of nicknames, but it also kicked off in researching the mystics themselves. To this day no known ruins or structures or any world of origin has been found, only tales of them have been discovered with talk of some of their kin but until Magnum's appearence no one had ever seen one in person, leading a few to belive he may be a messiah of sorts and to some an avenging angel sent by the gods, but to most he is simply a gifted individual.

For Marouge and Porralla, he deffinetly has their attention but they both share the fact they want to get to know who he is rather then what he is. Marouge remembers seeing him in combat, seeing his previous suit decimate so many ships and so many forces, his beam attack wiping out everything in space in great swathes, she had heard of other powers at his disposal... though she hasn't seen them yet, but now she may, who knows? Though like her partner, the fox has concern for his health and well being, as he just looks kind of gloomy all stoic nature aside. She'll admit she was unsure that Magnum would even accept the invitation to her ship, she even expected him to just want to be marched to his provided quarters... instead he accepted and it was them who introduced it to him, maybe he is loneliy and mingling with him will yeild something positive.

Marouge puts on a faint smile as she thinks 'Maybe this won't be a bad idea after all.'

The ladies walk onto the bridge, an officer salutes as he says "Captain on deck!"

Marouge says "At ease." while waving it off playfully.

The comms officer says "Master Koress sent you a message madam."

The vixen sits in her chair, she looks at the her small console, she reads the message stating that the Everglaive are still occupied as the enemy forces are dug in the nearby pocket of astroids and so they are conducting seige operations... speaking more to the point they'll met up when their operations are done. Marouge gives the order to have her fleet stay put and to keep an eye out for anything, she replies back to Koress, saying they'll remain at the coordinates given. Porralla stands by her side, her eyes looking over the officers and crew on the bridge, brave men and women who trust both her and their captain, she has heard the dangers of being in space but she wanted to leave the safety of her world for a sense of adventure, if the tales of her partner are anything to go by and now with Magnum's pressence, she is in for a treat indeed. Though they both have a question, is Magnum the only one aboard that ship? He didn't mention anyone else and a ship like that is too much for one person to operate, a mystery to them to be sure.

To be continued...