Paradise Violated
You step in front of Salo's weapon, he just barely keeps from firing, and he still may do so. The rest of the team seems to be unsure of what to do, except for Alyssa who pulls her weapon out and aims it at Salo. The only one who's calm is the Elojin, who seems to be getting a kick out of this.
"Get out of the way Captain, I've got to kill him, he'll lead us all to death with his lies!"
"Easy there Salo. Look I don't trust the sonofabitch either, but if we got a chance at finding this Xont buildingÂ…"
"LIES! And so what if it is true? The Xont were an alien race that raped countless worlds, and fell due to their decadence! What use has the Terran Empire have for the ruins of an utterly evil civilization?"
While Salo is strong in his convictions about hating to work with aliens, you know he also can't pass up the opportunity to kill more of them. You decide to appeal to that side of him.
"Well think about the technology could be used to help humanity fight its enemies. The Xont as you say subjugated many worlds, and they did it with minimal effort. Perhaps we'll find something that could destroy those who would oppose us instantly. The Order might promote you for our finds and use it for the good of the Empire. We could possibly bring in a new Golden Age of Humanity!"
Salo's eyes start to glaze over as he takes your words into consideration, he then lowers his weapon. You then whisper to him.
"We can always kill the Elojin when he isn't useful anymore."
Salo seems to REALLY like that idea, and agrees to your plan. He still has to get the last word in though.
"Very well, we'll do things your way, you are my Captain and I will follow you, but if I see this expedition not following the best interests of the Empire I WILL step in."
Salo goes and prepares himself for the journey ahead and Alyssa tells everyone else to do the same, since LeFleur apparently went and hid in a tent while this "showdown" happened.
Soon the team is all packed and ready to go; the Lizards seem to be happy to see you to leave, especially with the mention of the Xont. You wonder if you shouldn't try to get more information from them before you leave, their fear would indicate they know something of them.
"Get out of the way Captain, I've got to kill him, he'll lead us all to death with his lies!"
"Easy there Salo. Look I don't trust the sonofabitch either, but if we got a chance at finding this Xont buildingÂ…"
"LIES! And so what if it is true? The Xont were an alien race that raped countless worlds, and fell due to their decadence! What use has the Terran Empire have for the ruins of an utterly evil civilization?"
While Salo is strong in his convictions about hating to work with aliens, you know he also can't pass up the opportunity to kill more of them. You decide to appeal to that side of him.
"Well think about the technology could be used to help humanity fight its enemies. The Xont as you say subjugated many worlds, and they did it with minimal effort. Perhaps we'll find something that could destroy those who would oppose us instantly. The Order might promote you for our finds and use it for the good of the Empire. We could possibly bring in a new Golden Age of Humanity!"
Salo's eyes start to glaze over as he takes your words into consideration, he then lowers his weapon. You then whisper to him.
"We can always kill the Elojin when he isn't useful anymore."
Salo seems to REALLY like that idea, and agrees to your plan. He still has to get the last word in though.
"Very well, we'll do things your way, you are my Captain and I will follow you, but if I see this expedition not following the best interests of the Empire I WILL step in."
Salo goes and prepares himself for the journey ahead and Alyssa tells everyone else to do the same, since LeFleur apparently went and hid in a tent while this "showdown" happened.
Soon the team is all packed and ready to go; the Lizards seem to be happy to see you to leave, especially with the mention of the Xont. You wonder if you shouldn't try to get more information from them before you leave, their fear would indicate they know something of them.