Standing on the bridge of the Formia he looks eagerly toward the heavens, Markus Katar Traitor of the Alliance, Genocidal Maniac, God of Death, those were names he was called before. He broke free his bonds, crossed the forbidden boundaries and came here a new universe. A universe where he died in obscurity 850 years ago, after arriving on New Manhattan aboard the Liberty. He turns, the faceless metallic faces of the drone crew scurry about there tasks he passes them ignoring there movements as if they were not there.
He opens the door to the captains ready room, as he enters the room fills with Shadows and Cold . the light fades away all that is visible are the eyes, glowing red against the dark.
" DO not forget your place " a voices hisses from the shadows
" My Master I live only to be your eyes, to act as you would, to glorify the name Katar"
" You are a mere avatar of my former glory, all of my memories , all of my strengths"
He drops to a knee" I wish only to serve you" he whimpers
"good...good" the shadows begin to fold into a form as they form together the light returns to the room, the Avatar rises " Report on the fleet"
" As expected, sire, we had them appear as the Rhineland forces, the Rogue forces in the system were no match for the fire power of the improved fortress ships" he boasted
" Good, now prepare for our first strike"
" Name your target Master"
" I wish to strike the heart of Liberty, rip it out and feast on its soul" the shadowy figure now fully formed into an aged burnt Markus Katar. " I want you to take one Battle ship and strike Fort Bush" if My brother is here he will not make it there in time," Markus turns to the Avatar " Send the other three Battle Fortresses to the out rim..... Sigma 17 " he pauses " I want you to record a message and play it over the System broadcast, see how Jase does with all of the Alliance looking for him to kill him for a change"
" I will record it before I go"
" One last thing...… bring me the body of this universes Markus I can use its remains to regenerate my life force".
The Avatar leaves the bridge, reading over the message he wants played after the attack. As he boards the Shuttle for the Tiberius, he signals the drone operations ,, and the ship begins to show life. Upon landing the ship jumps into Sub Space...….
Jase Katar
Pilot Smuggler Solider of Fortune
today is a gift that is why it is called "the Present"