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Origins of the Mad XO- Prologue

Posted May 21, 2022, 10:19 p.m. by Commander Astrid Sh'Ronahr (Executive Officer/Chief Engineer) (Kirt Gartner)

Posted by Captain Gunnar Kaldland (Captain) in Origins of the Mad XO- Prologue

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It was a hot muggy humid day in the colony world of Hyperion 13 years ago a little girl was born to the Andorian slaves that worked on one of the plantations it was tough and brutal for them being that Andorians were a cold-weather species when the girl was born to the superstitious of the slaves it was under a bad star sign and they urged that the child be ended before she could end them however that was not to be now the teenager was working the fields away from the others who treated her like a para ayah

she had many scars on her back and she had seen things no child should have ever had to bear witness to yet she still looked at the humans with awe to her they had a divine right to rule but maybe she could prove herself to while not be equal at least be more useful than as a field hand and she now had that she had worked her way even wider this day because she knew that the Master came to talk to the head overseer and check on how things were operating and when he did she would prove herself as the master and head overseer drew near she ran over offering something to the master it caught the two Terran men off guard, of course, some of the lower-ranked overseers began to whip the girl yelling at her to get back to work she dropped the piece of paper and went back to work

The master intrigued picked it up and looked at what was written left him in shock the slaves were planning a revolt they were going to wait until nightfall break into the sheds grab whatever they could and come for the master and his family “Now Ah say hare look at thus! Ah thank thet liddel slave maey hav been tryin’ tuh warn may bout thus! Ah want her brought tuh mah office in 10 minutes along with all thuh slaves on thus hare list yawl hear may!?!” he whispered urgently to the head overseer who looked at the paper as well

“Come on sir you dont honestly believe this do you?”

“Thet Liddel Xeno risked gittin’ whipped tuh brin’ thus tuh may! uh course Ah take it seriously an yawl should too! or do yawl fancy churself Joinin’ them in mah fields?” The head overseer shook his head and snapped his fingers to call the others and carry out the orders

15 minutes later the girl found herself standing before the master’s desk she looked at the floor holding herself as a slave would before her master “Look may in thuh ah kid Hif thus iz true wha would yawl turn on chur own species?” He asked she looked up and obeyed “Because sir I know my place as a Xeno Its to be a simple tool only Terrans have a divine right to rule others!” she said

The overseers in the room began to laugh until another door opened an a group of Andorians were lead in including her own mothers and fathers the Master then pulled out a phase pistol brought it to the girl “Ah want yawl tuh prove it too may Shoot them its set on its highest settin’ an will kill wheyun chur reddy gist pull thuh…” he did not get a chance to finish she quickly grabbed it and shot her own parents while it had actually been a different bond group that had been the ringleaders the fact she had just shot and killed her own parents was shocking to the group the slaves were crying but the master was laughing hysterically “Dawgone girl yawl dont mess around do ya?!”

“I only want to prove that I can be more than just a slave to my master.” She said softly looking down again

“I KNEW IT I KNEW YOUR PARENTS SHOULD HAVE DROWNED YOU THE NIGHT YOU WERE BORN YOU LITTLE FREAK!” one of the Andorians shouted in anger

“Take thuh rest an execute them Ahv sum business tuh finish up with thus wun after yawl finish them awf Ahl go tuh thuh market in town an git uh new batch uh slaves fahwar thuh field”

After that the little girl found herself living in the main house she would cook and clean she was taught to read and write wearing nice maids outfits the Master often paraded her in front of other plantation owners showing off the Xeno who could read write and be civil but eventually the novelty wore off it was three years later the master punched up a subspace channel on his termanal calling the Captain of the ISS Zhànshì

KG

A few minutes later the screen opened showing a man in his early thirties. He was wearing the blue uniform of Starfleet, yellow stripes of a command officer. His face was angular and hard, hair was short and black. His most identifying feature were his blue eyes, cold and utterly devoid of emotion. He looked at the screen for a good minute before speaking [O]”Forrest, it has been some time since we last spoke” His tone was the same cold professionalism that the ‘Iceman’ was known for “I hope you don’t intend to waste my time again”[O] There was no harshness in his voice, just coldness.

CO

[0]”Oh come on now Gunnar My friend I know the last couple have not been....up to your standards but I Honestly thought you would have been able to make something of them”[0] he started in his thick southern Drtawl the man was quite rotund wearing a white pressed suit and a large white hat that honestly belonged in another time his face was round with rosy cheeks his hair had become snow white and stuck out from under the hat in messy curls a long white beard that came down just above his belly [0]”But enough about the past my friend I have something special for you this time honestly this one....it is an impressive slave but scary at the same time”[0] he started he usually referred to slaves as it no matter the gender then he proceeded to tell the whole story once he was finished he added [0]”Gunnar there is a lot of potential in this one i mean it took that phase pistol and shot those four slave wihtout hesitation or remorse but then again this one is not all up there right now given the four she shot were the equivilant of parents! you are the only one I believe could mold this Xeno into a tool useful for the Empire”[0] he finished showing some fear when referring to this particular slave

KG

Gunnar’s eyes narrowed slightly at the description, as clear a sign of interest as was possible from him. [O]”Alright, I just finished a mission not too far from you[O] Of screen he tapped a few times on a console and after a moment nodded once [O]”I will arrive in three days’ time, do not inform this slave of my arrival, I wish to see it perform in person.[O] He reached a hand to cut communications but paused [O]”I don’t need to inform you that I don’t like to have my time wasted[O] He allowed the words to hang for a moment before finally closing the line [C]

Forests face fell at the last line and before he could reply the line closed but almost as quickly a new face appeared on the screen Admiral Samatha Rivers a woman in her late 50s her snow-white hair had one last streak of blond she kept her long hair tied in a braid that was slung over her shoulder in front of her [0]”Gunner May the Father of Death guide your blade!” [0] she started [0]”I understand you just got done talking with William Forest you should know that he recently was Expelled from our order we have evidence he sold order secrets to other Terrans outside of the order and to potential political enemies on other worlds furthermore, he was supposed to be finding Xenos who might be useful to the order and raising them up to be evaluated and send for training instead he has been beating and breaking them so badly even when he has submitted one…well you know he has called you for them and your reports on that were used as evidence in this matter”[0] she said

Gunnar didn’t reach visually at the sudden appearance of the Admiral, such was to be expected when an old ‘friend’ contacts you out of the blue. [O]”Yes ma’am, I recall[O] He said simply.

[0]”Gunnar he needs to be dealt with permanently this will be your operation and you can run it as you see fit but if I may as your friend make a suggestion....after the deal is done have this slave be the one to deal with him how it sees fit and see if it can pull off an assassination mission give it whatever advice you see fit but in the event that it fails to deal with him in a subtle way then no harm it will be executed for the murder of a Terran and the order won’t have to cover it up but if it does manage to do so forest gave us one last gift and it will be your responsibility to make sure that slave is ready for the academy![0] she said

[O]It shall be done[O] Again Gunnar didn’t waste word on something so trivial.

after he gave his response she simply said [0]”Understood good hunting Admiral Rivers out And May the Father of Death Guide your Blade”[C]

----- Three Days Later -----

The ISS Zhànshì dropped out of warp almost directly in orbit of planet Hyperion and moments later a group of MACO’s materialized on the plantation grounds, rifles charged and ready. They quickly secured the entrance to the main building and a small open field, they moved fast, these soldiers didn’t waste any time. Only a few minutes after they had arrived they sent a signal to the Warship in orbit and a shuttlepod exited the ship and made its way planet’s side. The small craft landed on the previously secured field. Before the shuttlepod doors opened the team of MACOs took position on either side of the ramp as it lowered.

Captain Gunnar Kaldland walked out of the craft hands clasped behind his back, on his left walked a tall and wide MACO Major, and on his left a short man in a Starfleet unifroma and the rank pips of a Lieutenant holding a small case. The most notable feature of the Icelander Captains uniform was a small axe hanging on his belt on his right side were traditionally Officers carried their phase pistol, his pistol was on his left. The trio walked towards the Slavers compound at a slow pace.

CO

Forest watched rolling his eyes as the Marines spread out securing the field “Daggumm does he seriously think I would try to murder him after how many visits he has made here now?” forest grumbled still standing and waiting on the front porch of his mansion for Gunnar to walk up to him standing beside the portly plantation owner stood an Andorian woman with her hair cut short but in a stylish pixie cut she wore a collar and a very elegant maid outfit her hands were folded in front of her belly as she had been trained to do in order to look presentable to high profile guests she still did not fully understand why her master had reassigned all her work to the others but she figured it had something to do with the approaching guest she did not look directly at him

“Welcome my friend” Forest started as Gunnar approached offering his arm for the customary forearm shake “May the Father of death guide your blade my good friend!” he added in more of a whisper “Let me introduce you to Slave 18 it is the reason I called you here today!” he said smiling at waving over to the Andorian standing on the porch the Maid curtsied politely though still not looking the human however she spoke

Gunnar clasped his old ‘friends’ hand and repeated the greeting back to him in his usual cold manner. He released the hand and placed his right hand over his axe, a stance of comfort for him.

“Hello, It is an honor to meet you I am slave 18. Master, am I to be at the disposal of this visitor completely while he is here?”

“You may” He said, for the first time looking at the child.

“A little more than that 18 if Gunnar becomes impressed with you he will be buying you from me so do your best” he informed her

“Understood master I will endeavor to demonstrate my abilities to please him!” she said turning back to Gunnar “May I take your bag to show you to your room, sir?” she asked kindly

KG

“I don’t have luggage nor will I be staying long. Forest, I’d like a room to interview the child” He turned to his team “Wait out here, this won’t take long” His soldiers gave him a sharp salute then took guard positions outside. Gunnar looked at number 18 “Lead the way young one.”

CO
OOC: Moved the text around for formatting. - Hjortur

18 led the way soon it was just 18 and Gunnar in Forest’s office which he had graciously given to Gunnar to interview 18 in he had also pulled up the security footage of 18 throughout her life for him including at age 13 running up to Forest in the fields and giving him the rebellion info then footage of her without remorse or hesitation killing for of her own kind which turned out to be her own parents right in the room they were now standing in 18 stood before the desk and waited to be spoken too the rest of her life was one of a slave but one that seemed to like getting into trouble and being punished though that had stopped after the age 13 incident which earned her the current post she had after that made sure she was the Masters go to trusted maid

Slave 18

Gunnar calmly examined the records, he took his time and went through each file methodically. After perhaps fifteen minutes he finally looked at 18, leaning forward on his desk, putting the tips of his fingers together “You are wrong child, Terrans don’t have a divine mandate to rule over others” He said in that calm nearly emotionless way of speaking “It has nothing to do with an imaginary god, it has only to do with power and strength. We are the strongest and the strongest rule” He reached down and removed his duty knife and placed it on the desk “The question is can you be strong?” He asked, his pale blue eyes staring directly at 18.

CO

this point of view took 18 by surprise could she really be wrong about that…though in reality even if she was the point still remained Terrans had the right to rule whether it was divine or by strength It honestly did not matter she only wanted to prove herself useful and to be useful to this Terran, Gunnar she needed to be strong and for the first time she looked up and looked him in the eyes there was a fire a drive in them, however, there was also a madness buried deep “All I want is to prove myself useful so Yes sir I can be what do you need me to do to prove my strength?” she asked simply

Slave 18

Gunnar leaned back in his chair, his expression seemed to soften, showing the slightest signs of emotion… amusement. He opened one of the chest pockets and removed two vials “This light liquid is a neurotoxin, in short, it disables motor functions in most humanoid species, it lasts for about five to ten minutes. This dark liquid is an antidote that lasts for fifteen. Tonight you will use this to kill your master without being seen, if you succeed you will have a future in the stars” He put the two vials next to the knife “You will relay a message to Forest, tell him this is what happens to traitors to the Imperium.” Gunnar stood up “At midnight there will be a soldier waiting for you with a writ of freedom where my shuttlepod is. He will leave five minutes after midnight” He put his hand on his axe “Don’t be late.” Gunnar turned to leave through the door.

CO

she took the vials “Can this be mixed in with food or drink?” she asked before he left trying to get as much information about the toxin she was about to use to kill the fat bastard

after getting her answer she turns and leaves being the head maid she did have power over some of the other maid slaves and she used it to change who was on duty for dinner that night to only Andorian Maids

that night it was nearing midnight, at the dinner table the Master was in a very good mood, he and a few other guests were having a grand night eating and drinking Forest was celebrating the biggest profit on a slave ever, he called for his favorite wine! earlier that day 18 had poisoned the bottle with the toxin knowing he would call for it! the other maids were only there to allow her to slip into the crowd once all was done, she used the antidote on the glasses of everyone except her masters. her and another slave delivered the drinks to all at the table. though it would be 18 who would give the master his and of course, she was right next to him when it started to work. she rushed to him acting very concerned as the toxin began to work, and whispered in his ear during the final moments. “A Message from Captain Gunnar…this is what happens to those who betray the Imperium.” she said, as she helped gently bring him to the floor she used a knife she had hidden on herself to stab him in the back hitting the heart. her other hand had a rag which she placed against the wound his weight would put enough pressure on the rag to stop blood from the wound from being noticed hiding the blade back up her sleeve and once the other Andorians and the Terrans gathered calling for a doctor she managed to slip into the crowd and get away unseen she quickly left the house under the pretext of rushing for the doctor however instead she soon arrived at the shuttlepod walking up to the Imperial soldier she smiled looking at the man “It is done William forest if not dead right this minute is dying no one suspects a thing they all think I am still the dutiful maid who is running to fetch the doctor out of shock not realizing a simple comm call would bring him quicker” she added acting in mock shock Ready to leave and make herself useful to a new man one Gunnar Kaldland

Slave 18

The MACO simply grunted at that, he then handed the child a Starfleet Communicator.

Once she grabbed it the strange sensation of a Transporter fizzled around her and removed her from her old place of residence to her home, at least for now.

CO

She was smiling so brightly as she was beamed up looking around the small transporter bay of the Imperial cruiser she looked for the captain or someone to show her where to go and what to do next she was not done her fight would never be done and she would prove that not only to the Captain who was in away her new master what new wonders would she see what would she do her whole life was now before her and she was going to be sure she was strong enough to live it!

Former Slave 18


Three Years later

Gunnar stood on the hard wooden floor of the Zhànshì training room, long wooden staff held in one hand as he circled the young Andorian. He was wearing exercise clothing and despite the hours of the rigorous training he was breathing evenly, barely sweating. He walked calmly around 18, not taking his eyes away for even a moment “Again” He said, spinning the staff around and finally holding it in an even two-handed grip “Keep your footing secure, I’m bigger and stronger, you are nimbler and faster, use it” He commanded.

Gunnar

18 was now in fact 19 years old she had become a lot stronger having a strict workout routine she now was tall but extremely well build of course being a Shen helped it was like looking at an amazon however even with all that as her master had said she was still smaller nimbler and faster than he was she was also cunning she moved in first trying to match strength for strength and overpower him as she had tried to in the past however this time the moment Gunnar made his move to punish her for this mistake she spun out of the way coming in from behind and using her staff to trip him upholding one end at his throat to signal that she had bested him though little did she know she left her stance wide open to a sneaky counter from the prone terran

Andorian 18

Gunnar almost smiled at being thrown down by the young Andorian, there was a pleasure in seeing hard work pay off. “Good work, but not great,” He said as he kicked the young woman harshly in her knee, buckling her stance. He then rolled out of the way, got on his knees and jumped behind her, putting large arms around her neck and doing a quick twisting motion. He then dropped the girl and quickly got on his feet “Follow through is necessary, you should have shoved that stick into my throat to declare yourself the winner, you don’t win just by overcoming your foe, you have to devastate them.” He put a hand out for her to grab to stand up “I have something for you 18” His facial expression was still neutral but by now she’d know that it was softened, less cold.

CO

18 Cried out in pain as she went down from the kick she knew he would take victory in this fight and it was deserved he was right she had not been ruthless enough not Devastating enough she had to get better she would get better get stronger become perfect she sat up and began to work her white hair back into place “What is it my master?” she asked looking up at him she knew his expression had softened and it was not often that it did that maybe she had done some good in this training session enough to earn a reward form him it was not often that she did that well so this confused her a little bit but she would wait to hear what he had to say

18

Gunnar walked to his bag and grabbed a small box and a PaDD “These are your admission papers for Starfleet Academy on Earth, you will get yourself accepted and then excell” It was less an order and more an expectation, He handed the PaDD over “This here is your writ of freedom” He said tossing the small box to her “I have grown tired of calling you a number, your name from now shall be Astrid, use that data cube to decide your own last name” He clasped hands behind his back “You are a citizen of the empire, not property. Am I understood”

CO

the slue of information coming at her left her in shock for the moment however she nodded like everything she strove for perfection “Is there some materials I may use to study for the Academy entrance exams?” she asked though she set aside the Data cube for the rest of her name “I…I do know the rest of my name I overheard my parents talking before they turned Traitor I am a Shen of the Ronahr clan so my name is Astrid Sh’Ronahr” she explained as she looked over the Admission forms she would be filling out she did not even look at the Writ of Freedom she, of course, had assumed that she had been free from the moment she had stepped on the Zhànshì still She would not fail Gunnar and of course her need for perfection had only grown over the last three years “I wont fail you master!” she said smiling at him

Astrid Sh’Ronahr


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