Subversion

[Dennis Jameson]

"I think you'll find that we are quite capable of keeping the Empire at bay... it just so happens that I am a very unique individual who enjoys to offer people a second chance when they succumb to Cardamine..."

Jameson produces a toothy grin before proceeding.

"... and there is more to gain from befriending an enemy than to slay him.

As... questionable my intentions may be, you will find that they are pure in time... should you accept that is. For now, allow me to offer the following for you to consider.

A new ship based on the Titan... My drones have already began to scan your ship and I will soon have a digital blueprint of which I can use to recreate your ship using Outcast technology...

A chance at revenge on your former minions who quite frankly betrayed you when they realized what you were to become.

And... a chance to rise to power once more.

Now... the obvious chain of thought you're having now is "What could the price for all these perks be?" My answer is simple: That you do a few odd missions for me from time to time... You are, of course, free to do as you wish in between missions, and you'll even have a rank within my organization so that you may summon assistance should you require it."

Jameson pauses to read Antonio's reactions before delivering the final sycophantic blow.

"And more importantly: If you become one of us... I can show you the power Cardamine can grant you."

Satisfied with his barrage of words, Jameson relaxes into the chair once more, and yet again a small puff of black smoke rises as the chair is burnt by the energy field.

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