Horizons - Team Harzard

I see the contestants are making their way out onto the starting grid. This article was originally created as an entry for a Horizons competition and is not official DJB canon content. It is preserved here for historical purposes only.

I see the contestants are making their way out onto the starting grid. This article was originally created as an entry for a Horizons competition and is not official DJB canon content. It is preserved here for historical purposes only.

Horizons: Documentation
Team Harzard
General information
Description:	Mysterious Plague threatening the Brotherhood
Team information
Team Members:	Kuro Kogarasu Akatsuki Xan Phraz-Etar Kell Palpatine Dante
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When Journeymen in various houses and clans where reported to have gained enhanced ability's for a short time and over aggressive and murderous tendencies, the Dark Council decided to investigate the oddity. They found that the first reported "infection" was found in Plagueis, and the most probable location for the initial infection came from the Shadow Academy.

The "Infection" was referred to as a Plague due to the unknown source of which it came. Until the council knows more, no one will know for sure just what is going on, and each clan or house is on their own in dealing with the infected.

Plague Effecting House Scholae Palatinae

Judecca where Ohmen is located.

When House Scholae Palatinae became aware of the Plague now known as Horizons, chaos and rioting had already broken out in Ohmen, Judecca. At first it seemed that the plague hadn't done much damage outside of the initial run in with the Arconan Dark Jedi Knight. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. The first week of the Plague wrought havoc on all Journeymen. Akatsuki Tamalar, the Rollmaster of House Scholae Palatinae began to notice that within the lower ranks, and newer recruits that something was amiss. The newcomers were stronger, faster, smarter and more efficient in the Force than had been seen in the history of the Dark Brotherhood. Akatsuki and Xan Phraz-Etar were charged with watching the incoming members from Lyspair while Xen'Mordin Vismorsus focused on solutions. As the journeymen became more violent, the Imperial Scholae Guard, under the command of Kell Palpatine Dante, was called in to halt their rampaged on Judecca.

A week had passed, a long and bloody week. The Horizons Plague had spread to the Equites of Rank 2, and continued to strip The Force from those affected. Anger and resentment filled the ranks of the Dark Brotherhood as multitudes more were affected by this Plague, and it seemed those who were not affected were the targets of many. Battles and skirmishes broke out in multiple systems, causing more death and destruction among brothers. Many searched for a cure to this dread Horizons Plague, but none was to be found as of yet. It seemed that an unknown force was moving in upon the Dark Brotherhood. A force of warships, starships, soldiers, and innumerable resources. Every system within Dark Brotherhood space was under siege, and we were being slowly pushed back. The events on Judecca worsened over the past week as the Scholae Palatinae Journeyman and Equites rebelled against those still Force conscious. One of the most devastating events happened recently in Ohmen City as a Hospital was destroyed by a terrorist attack, killing many in the initial blast and effectively entombing those unlucky enough to be trapped inside. Terrorism had spread like wildfire throughout the city as tensions became palpable in the cities of Judecca. Akatsuki Tamalar and Xan Phraz-Etar had recently been affected by the Horizons Plague, and were doing their best to cope with the loss of the Force.

Ohmen, the captial city where the riots broke out.

The main priority remained getting Xen'Mordin Vismorsus to safety, but they surely felt the rage and resentment rising inside them. The Emperor is currently ruling from the headquarters of the Imperial Scholae Guard on Judecca where he is heavily defended by non-Force using troopers of the 90th Legion as well as the Praetorian Guards. As of right now, Scholae Palatinae's forces are under siege from this unknown enemy, as well as the in-fighting amongst those who were affected and not. Chaos ensued in the Dark Brotherhood ranks, and there seemed to be no end to the madness of Horizons. A cure was wistfully wished for, but none was forthcoming as the plague continued to wreak havoc on Judecca.

With the elders of Palatinae nowhere to be found, there were no members of the Royal Clan left unaffected by the plague. The former clan was beginning to disintegrate from the inside out as even the remaining Palpatines were hit hard by the affliction.

As the third week of the Horizons plague ensued, chaos abounded. The House Summit recognized that the security of the Quaestor, as well as the longevity of Scholae Palatinae were at risk. As the group met in the Scholae Imperial Guard Headquarters, they were met by Kell Dante. The group reasoned that with the droid army surrounding them, there'd be a cushion of safety as they planned their next moves.

Plague Effecting House Plagueis

Kapsina, The Home Planet of Plagueis.

Dark Tower, Kapsina--Locked Down.

The first reported incident came from Plagueis. It was good to have the Assistant to the Grand Master as the Aedile. Kal kept the house pretty informed but still unsure of the origins of this mysterious plague.

The Plague started out only affecting the weak journey men, But they did not stay weak. The Plague enhanced their strength and some of their force ability's. Some Journeymen were a little more resistant at first and they were assigned Equites to watch over them.

With the whole Dark Tower on lock-down, Primus Pilus acted as security in hopes to prevent anymore of the Horizons plague to spread. Unbeknownst to them, it was too late. The whole Brotherhood was in danger when the Equites started to get infected.

After several weeks of careful planning and tight security, Plagueis had failed to protect its Dark Tower as well as its home world as a whole. Kapsina fell and became uninhabitable and all surviving members had to flee to space. As Horizons spread from Journeymen to the more powerful Equites, More and more rage filled riots erupted and just proved too much for the summit to handle.

Kapsina was ruled inhabitable due to the plague it self but also due to the enormous amount of damage that was done from all the riots as well as suicidal acts self-force explosion.

Personal Observations of the Infected Journeymen of the Brotherhood

Kuro's Observation

Journal Entry

Kuro Kogarasu

"Everyone is acting strange, I dont really mind it, makes me feel more at home that way" "I had to fight off a Guardian today, it was fun" "This little Acolyte tried to pick a fight with me, I humored him and spared alittle but something was off. This little man was stronger then a normal Acolyte, I mean he was, Strong!" "Riots have broken out and Tr'an have called for Primus to act as Security. Im loosing members of the Blade to some sickness, a plague the Council are calling "Horizons". sofar it only seems to be effecting Journeymen" "My head. The smell of blood is making me hungry. Kill everyone"

Kuro was not one for writing but as the plague went on and Kogarasu started to notice the changes going on around him, he wanted to record some thoughts, in case something happened to him and someone found his journal. As the Horizons plague went on, and more and more people got infected, more of the Elders and Equites started to fall victim to Horizons. When Kuro became infected, He liked the feeling. More strength to use to his will and inflect as much pain as he could, He was living it up.

Akatsuki Tamalar's Observation

Akatsuki Tamalar, Rollmaster

*ACHOO*

When word of the plague first broke out, I didn't notice much changing. Contacted by my Quaestor Xen'Mordin Vismorsus, I was to keep a close eye on the Journeymen. During those first days, nothing was noted.

The following day, while going over some reports, Nawrhynn essentially attacked me. Demanding a promotion as well as essentially tearing up my office. Fortunately, Kael Fayne was nearby and assisted me in containing the Wookiee [1].

Week two of the Horizons infection started off with a whimper, but ended with a roar. Word of the plague was spreading, and I began not feeling well. I found myself easily agitated, and was thinking evil thoughts about Scholae Palatinae housemates. The Journeymen were all becoming infected and we had to come up with a plan. The House Summit decided to meet in the Scholae Imperial Guard Headquarters.

Upon arrival, and after escorting the Quaestor to the headquarters, Kell Dante met the House Summit with dreadful news. The Dark Brotherhood was under siege from the plague, but now bioweapons were being used as well.

It was then that I realized I had fallen to the plague. The very sight of Xan Phraz-Etar and the Primarch send me into a rage. I wanted them both dead. We realized in that moment that we'd all been besieged by the plague.

Xan Phraz-Etar's Observation

Xan Phraz-Etar, Aedile

Xan Phraz-Etar barely had any downtime before the Horizons plague broke out. As the newly appointed Aedile, he was doing his absolute best to direct Scholae's forces in the most efficient way possible. He had been relaxing a bit in his office when the first signs of trouble emerged in the halls of the Imperial Palace. Xan could hearJourneyman outside ranting, raving, fighting, and bickering...but didn't know why. He quickly grabbed his gear and head towards the office of Xen'Mordin Vismorsus, making sure not to pester any raving Journeyman along the way. He arrived at the office with Akatsuki in tow, and urged the Emperor to safety. He helped fly the small transport to the Imperial Guard HQ where Kell Palpatine Dante was waiting. They arrived, and quickly formulated a plan, making sure Xen'Mordin Vismorsus was safe.

Xan Phraz-Etar saw the devastation in the reports, but could hardly wrap his mind around it. It was peril, fear, destruction and chaos. Xan Phraz-Etar could feel himself slipping, he was being affected. Only time would tell...if there would be a cure.

Kell Dante's Observation

Kell Palpatine Dante "He's the spitting image of his father." --Thran Occasus

Being an Obelisk Primarch, losing the Force isn't as critical as it might be for others. Kell Dante took the title of Son of Palpatine seriously.

During the first two weeks of the Horizons plague. Kell remained unaffected. He witnessed many members of Scholae Palatinae become sick, affected and lose their Force powers.

His own apprentices Sam Rajax and Enapace both became infected quickly. Dante saw fit to protect them both by incarcerating them. In a way, it incapacitated them to do any harm to themselves or others.

In the third week, the Primarch became affected. Though his Force abilities were lost, he kept his wits and his dedication to Scholae Palatinae. Securing Xen'Mordin Vismorsus as well as the rest of the House Summit behind the safety of the droids at the Scholae Imperial Guard's Headquarters--he then sought out his father's long term confidant Thran Occasus to bring him out of harm's way as well.

Kell knew that the Droids would provide protection for the House Summit and any others secured in the Headquarters. The Primarch was a highly skilled Warrior. Cunning, logical and as was his father--honorable. They'd wait out the Horizons plague safely, thanks to Kell Dante.