The Cybernetics of the Hydra

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How does a multi-headed reptile think?

Would they jump on you when in a brink?

With the first one, the second, and then the third

Treason is their game, and they will have you served

A single head can fall but they'll endure

Beyond the shadows they'll plot, be assured

From the Alpha to the Omega, hear them say

The Alpha Legion is here to stay

Aris Victoriana

Remembrancer of the "Acquirement", 373rd Expedition Fleet

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Alana's Rage

The orbital scenery of Voodan Beta was a beautiful balance between humankind and stellar nature. At least that is what Alana Von Ravensburg was thinking, lost in the magnificence of the planetscape. She was wearing her fitness training suit, Alana also liked to train close combat at this time. From the captain's day cabin, Alana had a privileged view for a couple of hours a day. Nothing better than to unwind with practical exercises and a beautiful view. The beauty wasn't only given by the colors inherent to the Voodan system. The gases or the prismatic atmospheres present in its planets and moons where only part. It was the proportions that captured her mind. These recently discovered planets didn't have an artificial ring yet, and although commerce was abundant and diverse, the space around didn't feel crowded. The system star's light shining through the edge of Voodan Beta and its moon's atmospheres. In front of them, taking center piece in her panoramic, the 373rd fleet stood at peace. Out there, and even in her own battleship, the legions celebrated their recent "victory". The losses required substantial repair and provisions. This is what completed Captain Alana's majestic panoramic view. Among the large ships you could see a swarm of little other ones. Merchants and Administratum ships moving like insects from and toward the planet.

Behind her stood a line of officers with training suits. A collection of all the battleship's staff sections. It included all leaderships and some other confidants. She made them train with her. Whenever asked about this, she would say it is how she made sure they kept the battle flame alive.

The door opened and Jaccobio entered with one shoe in his hand. He apologized and stopped to remove the other shoe, put it aside, and run to formation in the line with the other officers. The mood wasn't tense, the officers were Captain Alana inner circle. Now that everyone knew who their captain's sparring partner would be, the room was even joyful.

"Shall I, Captain?" asked Jaccobio Orsso, always understanding his duty.

"Proactive and swift. Let's see if your body can catch up with your quick-witted brain, Jacobi."

They both walked to the center of the room. As they reached the center, Jaccobio stood immediately in battle stance. Jaccobio was surprised that the captain was in front of him, but again staring through the large windows.

"It feels me with rage, Jacobi. And this goes to everyone." she said in a serious tone. The same that she uses when grim commands or punishments are delivered. Jaccobio felt a cold tickling in the bottom of his spine.