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By monbvol[]
| Daoshen’s Crusade | |
| Facts | |
| Author | monbvol |
| Series Name | Revenants of the Star League Anthology of short(er) stories |
| Alternate Universe Name | |
| Year Written | July 2023 |
| Story Era | Republic Era |
Mounting Concerns[]
Private Chambers
Court of the Celestial Wisdom
Sian, Capellan Confederation
10th March, 3132
Daoshen’s perspective
“You’re certain about this?” Daoshen asked as he examined a verigraphed document.
“The chain of custody cannot be verified, but all efforts available to us indicate there is a high degree of probability that what that document contains is indeed factual. But the only way to know for sure is to arrange an appropriate meeting with Stone.” The Ma Si Jia Ruo Na Dong Shi Bu said calmly.
“It is clear my altruistic intentions were taken advantage of. I offered peace and stability. I accepted their proposals in hopes of opening up future possibilities but it is clear they were never interested in bargaining in good faith." the Celestial Wisdom grimaced, I didn't realize what they turned him into " I want war plans drawn up and preparations made for a new invasion of the Republic of the Sphere. Be sure to leave us enough forces in reserve to deal with other threats. We will certainly be beset on all sides by foes if we show too much weakness.” Daoshen Liao ordered.
The Master's fingers have Stone like a puppet…I wonder how much of the man is really left, versus the machine they implanted in him? It didn't matter-nobody else, he knew, would believe that the Republic of the Sphere was just a Blakist front.
No, it is worse than that. It stretches back even before Blake. Helena Cameron. Her presence and role are no accidents. Who knows how far this really goes? Someone has to stop them, for the sake of the human race…and it's us.
The memory of the REAL events at the Port Orphan conference had plagued him, and now, he knew why.
They're using machines to suborn us all, to take over…well, I will stop them!! Even my own realm was under threat from these machines until I purged them. I must do the same for the rest of humanity. I am the only one who can, for I am the Celestial Wisdom and I have the Mandate of Heaven on my side!!!
“My Grace, are you alright?”
“Director, we must begin preparing the people too. We have a great crusade ahead of us. For the sake of humanity the Mandate of Heaven must return to Terra so that the Celestial Wisdom can save all of humanity.” Daoshen nodded.
“As you command, Celestial Wisdom.”
“There is one other matter. If everything in this document is true we must also arrange for the elimination of HPGs inside the Confederation. Perhaps we can spare some but it is imperative the destruction not be traced back to us. And we cannot use the HPGs to plan or arrange anything we have discussed here.”
“That will take some time.”
“I know, but it must be done.”
“If the Celestial Wisdom commands it it shall be done.”
The Chancellor's Speech[]
We have spent many long years looking inward, now we must complete our work.
It is now time for the Celestial Wisdom to return to Terra. From there we can then free humanity from the shackles that are holding it back.
For too long the others have been lost and divided. It will only be when the rest know our unity and devotion that humanity will finally prosper and know peace.
It will be a long and difficult task. We will be besieged on all sides by those who have chosen to have faith in corrupt ideologies.
This task will demand great sacrifice, but when the universe is out of balance as it is now great sacrifices must be made to bring it back into balance.
Otherwise we will allow darkness to consume us all.
Story Notes/Comments[]
- Reader Comment
- and Stone's evil ROTS is baaaaack.
- Cannonshop (Primary Writer of Series)
- From a certain perspective, perhaps. Daoshen's Crusade has more to do with Daoshen Liao's nature, than with the nature of the Republic.
I should probably explain this a bit better. Someone who is genuinely mentally ill, often will not be reaction irrationally...from the perspective of their own mind and perception. To them, the INNER SPHERE has gone crazy and they're sane, reacting the only way a rational man can react, to such irrational conditions.
This is part of why it's so hard to get someone who's actually suffering delusions to seek help-to them, the delusions aren't delusions, they're real, and either you're wrong, or you're in on it.
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