The genetic research Facility that made Ember and all of the preceding clones; remained in operation for many decades after her escape.
Of course everything thing known on Ember faded to little more than rumors. As multiple races with multiple race specific abilities began to pop-up in one place after another; She was just One less highly powered entity in the galaxy. It was unknown what her actual intentions were, it wasn't like they asked her directly. She was after all-only a product of their efforts. The empathetic would say she deserved to be free.
One of the strongest races that ever existed was the Intergalactic Nevick Empire. As Cred and his Family were from within The Empires reach; a longevity vaccine was administered to all subjects granting them extended years
With vast Armadas of intergalactic cruisers and destroyers; Peace was swift. Ironically Violence against sentient life was expressively forbidden. But as true in the nature of humans in any galaxy; Humans excelled at harming humans. Which kept the Nevick Hunters Active.
The Nevick Empire was meant as a protection rather than Law enforcement. Those who chose violence were hunted by Nevick Bounty Hunters. The price for breaking the law of Violence? Unconditional Allegiance and indoctrination as a Nevick Bounty Hunter.
The galaxies had peace. The only annoyance that slowed the progress of peace was a small group of freelance Bounty Hunters. They were not endorsed by the empire.
It was known by all and any who served The Empire; All hunters are subjected to a memory wipe. Who they were, the lives they lived, and even the crimes they committed; all vanished from memory. There were some who willfully volunteered to sever The Empire; those few kept their identity and their memories.
The Emperor did indeed have a growing number of followers. Men who served as his agents. These men were referred to by an name in a old nearly forgotten Language. The name "JagerKlinge" was used as a Elite ranking system; Cred qualified as such.
The AirLock Cycled as a small child ran towards the lush tropical planet. Her loud voice washed against the crashing waves. She happily laughed and played among the shells and debris on the shore. From the same transport a second passenger departed. All the while; The transport continued to fire its main drive power. Once the figure was clear of the door and landing struts, it turned and angled upwards and roared away.
In times of war this maneuver was common. This was a peaceful water planet. There was no one to harm the transport here. Undeterred the sonic boom clapped their ears and echoed across the endless sea.
The figure only watched as the child played and played. Never once speaking to her escort. Never once looking at him. Many hours passed until nightfall. The child appeared to be very young- possibly 4 standard years old. Standing close to a large tropical tree, the escort only stood at ease silently in the growing red moon light.
Gradually A group of humanoids slowly surfaced and marched towards the shore. The large red moons of this planet bathed the night side of the planet in a warm red glow. In this glow, 7 battle ready Laquins watched the escort and child.
Few encounters with Laquins were ever recorded before this time. As enigmatic as the Laquins could be; they were known to be fierce warriors. Violence may have been outlawed; but it was The Nevicks that enforced it. They simply could not respond to every single act of violence. A fact many races were aware of.
Standing at attention the escort removed his hood and bowed slightly. "My Lady; i present to-"
"Im not her." Her words stopped the escort in confusion.
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