Ohhhhh boy this is going to be an experience isn't it? We're finally going to see exactly how the highest echelon's of Earth's malign hypercognitives stack up against the technological pinnacle of the galaxy
I wouldn't call Maltus the very pinnacle of technological advancement in the galaxy, as there are some places that can compete.
Sounds like the Alignment's government has finally realised which way the winds of revolution are blowing, and are looking to at least get out of this with their heads still attached. Too bad there's a lot of angry people who have plans otherwise.
Ah, I see someone in the government's going the easiest route: Kill off your buddies and hope that earns you enough goodwill to stay alive.
...That is a good point. Xor is impressively loyal to OL. What happens when that loyalty collides with an order he doesn't want to carry out?
Eh, what's one more soldier going to do, even one with a good grasp on the shamanistic aspects of Orange Light usage? Unless he's somehow learned to Greediport in the time away, at most he's a prospect for one of the first Honour Guard positions.
Well, to be fair, the Reach has had a lot longer to become as proficient at what evil they do. The Alignment is what, a couple of hundred years old? I doubt they could ever be as bad as the Reach after even a thousand.
Yes, and? We've seen that Xor is willing to refuse orders when it's what he wants to believe is right. OL is at least savvy enough to know that Xor would be in a very rough position if that order was given.
Remind me, how large is the Alignment's space? Ten systems? Twenty? And rebuilding that after this revolution will be a lifetime's work... The Reach's empire is a hundred times larger at least.
You mean the peoples they habitually drive to extinction, whether by neglect, malice or simple stupidity?
And what's left... Well, Maltus is going to have quite the empire on its hands by then.
Well, he's known it for most of his life, of course he would be. Perhaps he needs someone to show him other ways... Hint, hint.
Ever tried to keep a curious Orange Lantern in one part of space when they're on a trek?
Ah, well played, OL. Make it sound like you have ulterior motives for having Xor do exactly what he want to. He'll probably work all the harder to make his people better as an example, and think he's following your orders to do so the whole time.
No monarch, so the British system won't work... Pity, would have been amusing to see both Paragon and Renegade suggest that at around the same time.
It could take years... Decades even. Sure you'll be happy with that? With him running off to put out brush fires on the borders?
It says "We came, we saw, we kicked their ass!" Certainly, it shows Xor's faction has the muscle to prove their point...
Exactly. "Don't make us come over there." Is a good way to rule, until people settle down enough.
And back to the day job...
...Though when the commute is this easy, coming in on a day is never a hassle.
...Did Tad try to make a greediport interdiction device? 'Try' begin the operative word, of course.
...Oh, dear. That's never good. A Sivana without a clear goal is trouble waiting to happen. Of course, a Sivana with a clear goal is trouble in progress!
Ah, good, both twins accounted for.
That pause does not sound encouraging. But at least Thaddeus is trying.
"Medigel. I always have a supply on hand for just these occasions."
Is someone feeling a little annoyed Daddy is spending less time performing cruel and unusual acts upon Science! with them?
...And speaking of cruel and unusual acts upon Science! Hey, at least Georgia might get some face-to-face time with Dox.
Hopefully as 'big brother and little sister' than anything.. creepier.That should be 'than'.
I think that should be 'be happy to live'.
Oh, dear. That's never good. A Sivana without a clear goal is trouble waiting to happen. Of course, a Sivana with a clear goal is trouble in progress!
.And speaking of cruel and unusual acts upon Science! Hey, at least Georgia might get some face-to-face time with Dox.
Seriously, if this visit does not end in shenanigans and maybe explosions, I will feel cheated.
It was there when I posted it.
She has a thing for Lantern Xor.
Thank you, corrected.
Thank you, corrected.
Are you kidding? They'd probably be elated. It means that there are other people for them to learn from.
Pass.
Pass. It won't matter, anyway.
Sounds more like the first aid spray from resident evil.
Oh I don't mean that. I mean specifically the dealing with them by making giant hands and going squish, no creativity, ingenuity or even targeting of weak points needed. I never doubted that Paul could win with ease. I just think it would be better to keep his power level in a way that he has to take it seriously for a couple of minutes and pay attention to what he's doing.
I'm not sure what punctuation you meant after "crackle", but that ain't it, boss.
Thank you, corrected.
"I concur, Lantern. All that delicious fear..."
So, Grayven's just gone back to his habit of terrifying people, for fun.
Darkseid. Darkseid would win.
