Post by Emperor Ticoga on Feb 5, 2024 1:25:57 GMT -5
Ticoga had, once again, subjected himself to a thirty hour session of combing through the Imperial Archives - gaining access to recordings more than a year old that were... quite something. Everything, from Yangcong's deals and talks with Azoth, Mint, Hibernal, and other notable Arcosians, to the secretly recorded goings on of the Triumvirate, the Noble Houses, and even past leaders.
How many times had the Arcosian throne been swapped between hands? How many of their people - not just Arcosians, but the aliens that made up the vast majority of the Imperial populace - had been used and died for schemes? The numbers were here; and it had appalled Ticoga to read them. There was SO MUCH corruption, so many back door deals, SO many schemes running between those with any sort of notable power, that it was absolutely a miracle the Empire continued to stand before he challenged Mint for the ultimate authority.
On top of this, stress was beginning to mount on the Emperor from multiple directions. Super Saiyans attacking worlds, planets being destroyed, his last discussion with Gandigan ending how it had, Cabasa's effective confirmation that Gandigan was still giving commands from Hell somehow, the meeting with Zuqetta that had forced him to rethink how he regarded the Saiyans, and the information he just KEPT finding out about the Empire's own backhanded actions.
He'd been Emperor for half a year now, and there was no end to this in sight. Arcose had been attacked several times now, between killer Shinjin, a Namekian that was helping an underhanded Arcosian, and that creature Sitri... The stress of it all was hammering at Ticoga, though he was able to always put up an unreadable, confident outward visage. He had to - an signs of weakness, and some opportunist would rear their ugly head and attack.
What was worse, was the two current threats. Cabasa confirmed that there were plans to attack Arcose at some point, though she had been vague for her own protection. But Ticoga was more than capable of reading between the lines - war was coming to Arcose eventually, and the Empire needed to be prepared. Such was the urgency of this, that Ticoga had prepared evacuation orders. Should a single hint of an incoming incursion be known, the entire planet would empty out, leaving only Ticoga and those who would stand at his side when the time came.
He would NOT tolerate countless, pointless deaths in an ego war. Yes - he would see Arcose abandoned before he would allow it to be used as a death ground for his people in a war.
And that's when Ticoga's mind echoed with a distant, familiar voice.
Ticoga stood, overlooking the Arcosian capitol city, his mind numbing. The image of the cyborg Nero had shown him was the Tuffle, Sen. For the first time in years, Ticoga's blank expression twists into the visage of rage. Absolute, untenable RAGE. The banister Ticoga held shatters under his grip, and the Emperor grinds his teeth as he seethes in silence.
"...That incompetent FOOL!!" Ticoga snarls. "Expand our territory indeed..! What was he thinking?!"
Ticoga presses his left palm against his forehead as his head pulses with another stress induced headache. Yes, wonderful, what a way to add to the ALREADY complicated matter between the Mazoku Clan and the Empire! After the meeting he held with Nero, Pankaa, and Jinx, Ticoga had made it clear that the Empire was willing to declare war against the Mazoku Clan led by Gandigan specifically.
Well, with Sen's actions, war was now all but assured. Sen had not acted under his command - but Ticoga had not ordered Sen not to attack the Mazoku. The fact that Sen did so, and under the claim of the Imperial banner, meant that there was not likely any room for any discussion. When Gandigan revives, and he will, he will hear only that an Imperial attacked his people.
War was unavoidable now. And if there were beings on Namek OPENLY declaring that the Empire and all its people were a disease to be snuffed out? Well, there was no other action for Ticoga to take. Ticoga reaches up to his scouter, and activates the channel that connected to all of significant military or civilian leadership.
"This is Emperor Ticoga. I am declaring Article Seventy Six. I command that the denizens of Arcose, and its moons, to be evacuated IMMEDIATELY." Ticoga growls. "War is coming to Arcose soon. Move everyone offworld - back up all data files, and destroy the physical storage terminals. Evacuees are to be moved to Planet Tempra for the foreseeable future, or until war is either averted or ended. Maximize ALL planetary securities across all worlds of Imperial territory. PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF THIS EMPIRE!!"
No sooner had Ticoga ended the transmission, than did a loud klaxon begin to blare out across the city. Ticoga takes a deep breath as his chest agonized with the thrum of intense stress - and a terrible premonition.
How many times had the Arcosian throne been swapped between hands? How many of their people - not just Arcosians, but the aliens that made up the vast majority of the Imperial populace - had been used and died for schemes? The numbers were here; and it had appalled Ticoga to read them. There was SO MUCH corruption, so many back door deals, SO many schemes running between those with any sort of notable power, that it was absolutely a miracle the Empire continued to stand before he challenged Mint for the ultimate authority.
On top of this, stress was beginning to mount on the Emperor from multiple directions. Super Saiyans attacking worlds, planets being destroyed, his last discussion with Gandigan ending how it had, Cabasa's effective confirmation that Gandigan was still giving commands from Hell somehow, the meeting with Zuqetta that had forced him to rethink how he regarded the Saiyans, and the information he just KEPT finding out about the Empire's own backhanded actions.
He'd been Emperor for half a year now, and there was no end to this in sight. Arcose had been attacked several times now, between killer Shinjin, a Namekian that was helping an underhanded Arcosian, and that creature Sitri... The stress of it all was hammering at Ticoga, though he was able to always put up an unreadable, confident outward visage. He had to - an signs of weakness, and some opportunist would rear their ugly head and attack.
What was worse, was the two current threats. Cabasa confirmed that there were plans to attack Arcose at some point, though she had been vague for her own protection. But Ticoga was more than capable of reading between the lines - war was coming to Arcose eventually, and the Empire needed to be prepared. Such was the urgency of this, that Ticoga had prepared evacuation orders. Should a single hint of an incoming incursion be known, the entire planet would empty out, leaving only Ticoga and those who would stand at his side when the time came.
He would NOT tolerate countless, pointless deaths in an ego war. Yes - he would see Arcose abandoned before he would allow it to be used as a death ground for his people in a war.
And that's when Ticoga's mind echoed with a distant, familiar voice.
’Heyyyy, Ticoga. Sorry for reaching out like this but there’s been a bit of a situation out here. In particular there are two things you should know about; some suspicious individuals. One claims that you and your people are a disease that must be cleansed from reality, so treat him as you will— Nero additionally transmitted what the man saying so had looked like to Ticoga. ’— and there’s some nutjob claiming to be part of the Empire, and he’s here to take over the Mazoku lands. I don’t believe you sent him, in fact I highly doubt it. Either way, he’s getting his ass kicked.’ Nero also transmitted what the invading cyborg looked like to Ticoga. ’Anyway uh, hope this message finds you well, it’d be nice to meet again under better circumstances.’
"...That incompetent FOOL!!" Ticoga snarls. "Expand our territory indeed..! What was he thinking?!"
Ticoga presses his left palm against his forehead as his head pulses with another stress induced headache. Yes, wonderful, what a way to add to the ALREADY complicated matter between the Mazoku Clan and the Empire! After the meeting he held with Nero, Pankaa, and Jinx, Ticoga had made it clear that the Empire was willing to declare war against the Mazoku Clan led by Gandigan specifically.
Well, with Sen's actions, war was now all but assured. Sen had not acted under his command - but Ticoga had not ordered Sen not to attack the Mazoku. The fact that Sen did so, and under the claim of the Imperial banner, meant that there was not likely any room for any discussion. When Gandigan revives, and he will, he will hear only that an Imperial attacked his people.
War was unavoidable now. And if there were beings on Namek OPENLY declaring that the Empire and all its people were a disease to be snuffed out? Well, there was no other action for Ticoga to take. Ticoga reaches up to his scouter, and activates the channel that connected to all of significant military or civilian leadership.
"This is Emperor Ticoga. I am declaring Article Seventy Six. I command that the denizens of Arcose, and its moons, to be evacuated IMMEDIATELY." Ticoga growls. "War is coming to Arcose soon. Move everyone offworld - back up all data files, and destroy the physical storage terminals. Evacuees are to be moved to Planet Tempra for the foreseeable future, or until war is either averted or ended. Maximize ALL planetary securities across all worlds of Imperial territory. PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF THIS EMPIRE!!"
No sooner had Ticoga ended the transmission, than did a loud klaxon begin to blare out across the city. Ticoga takes a deep breath as his chest agonized with the thrum of intense stress - and a terrible premonition.
Ticoga has received Nero's warning. Arcose is being evacuated of all civilians!
PL: 147,848
KP: 6/6
MP: 0/6
HP: 0/270%
WC: 830
Items: Scouter (Passive), Capsule Carry Kit (+2 Battle Items), Sno Ruby (1), Battle Armor (1), Arm Blaster (1), Destron Flask (1), Dyno Capsule (1), Energy Drink (1), Healthy Beet (1)
Traits: Supremacy (Inactive), Restrained Might (Active), Durability (1)
PL: 147,848
KP: 6/6
MP: 0/6
HP: 0/270%
WC: 830
Items: Scouter (Passive), Capsule Carry Kit (+2 Battle Items), Sno Ruby (1), Battle Armor (1), Arm Blaster (1), Destron Flask (1), Dyno Capsule (1), Energy Drink (1), Healthy Beet (1)
Traits: Supremacy (Inactive), Restrained Might (Active), Durability (1)