Status Report
Star Strider Force: Justice
Name: Earth's Creed
Global Contact: @Earth's Creed
Reporting on Assignment: Rikti Skirmish in Hazard Zone, Hollows (Eastgate) 11/18/08
Level of Alien Threat: [Low]
Report Details:
A siren for an imminent invasion point at Skyway City had called out. Many heroes had left for the Tram, bypassing another route. As for me, I took the less traveled route of the Hollows. Ahh, old Eastgate was said to be such a wonderful place, with neighborhoods of New England architecture. But besides this, I am drawn towards Eastgate (I use this term more so than Hollows) due to the powerful nexus of magical essence it contains. And of course, this would lead me to believe that various enemy groups would entrench in this area. Never did I believe the Rikti would appear!
On my routes quickly past the uncouth Grendel's Gulch and then through the Cherry Hill areas, I was startled by a Rikti party beaming down, and quickly setting their sights on me! It was not a large group, and seemed more like a scouting party than an invasion force. Nevertheless, they could not stay here. With a flourish of my energies, I encased most in stone, calling forth my minion of Stone to help aid me. A Mentalist incantation of the Rikti had begun his mental assaults, but encasing him in a protective ward of crystal dimmed out his psionic powers.
I do not recall much as I rushed forward, stone coalescing onto my fists for a grand strike against them, but a blast of an energy rifle did hit me on the head and caused some phases of disorientation. During this time as I struggled to regain my composure, I saw that I was not alone in the attack against the Rikti. There were mages I had heard of that had come to my aid; blasts of light, fire, and propelled earth came whistling past my head and blasted the Rikti back. By this time I had regained my composure and with a hearty grin, I summoned a great gale to push the stumbling aliens off their feet and propelled them back into the ground, where a fissure awaited them and proceeded to contain them until they hastily retreated and teleported, realizing their mission was folly.
Analysis of Current Situation:
Before the magi had left, I had a pleasant conversation with their tactical leader, a Tellus of Earth he had called himself. They called themselves the "Legacy Chain"; this band of magi works to keep balance in the world, especially against Magic Oriented threats. They had felt my coming through the Cherry Hills and had come to meet me for questioning. Seeing me in dire straights, they aided me in fighting back this scouting group of Rikti. These people could be of great help to us, just like Vanguard. They have various resources among Eastgate (and who knows else where), while also they are organized in the Rogue Isles as well.
What makes me wonder the most is that there was a strange occurrence of Rikti in Eastgate, where they have not been at ever. What was this scouting group of aliens here for, since they were not for me. They were just as startled by my presence. Perhaps there more more groups like this in other Hazard areas such as Dark Astoria, gathering information?
Suggestion of Action:
It might be a good idea to have more contact with and consideration of the Legacy Chain as an ally for the war effort, for guarding areas we normally do not think of, and sharing intelligence with each other. There could be other assault points for attacking the Rikti or defending from that we could learn from these people as well. I will consult Azuria and about this endeavor; she must know of these Magic Origin protectors. Maybe she can help become a bridge for the Legacy Chain's further friendship? Perhaps War Witch (though she be in spirit) could be a suitable guide as well?
there must be more observation of Rikti in non-populated zones; the Rikti I fought were looking for something in particular, or they might have other plans. They had Mentalists and Guardians to supplement support, and few offensive Infantry with them, if any at all in my skirmish. I could have taken them down easily by myself, despite the Legacy Chain aiding me.
What were the Rikti doing there?
Signed,
Felicia Cree, Earth's Creed
Earth Maiden, Captain of the Eternals
