[network] Things just got a little bit hotter around here.

[warmesthugs]

[There isn't much visible in the video feed at first; the image is grainy and out of focus, and the frame briefly scrolls upwards a couple of times before falling into its rightful place, as though someone is tweaking the settings.

When it settles, all that's visible is a massive, dark shape silhouetted against the sky. He glares at the screen with two baleful red eyes and brimming rage makes the biolights tracking down his cheeks burn bright. Two words boom over the line.]

Explanation. Now.

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[liberationherald]

[Star looked far too preoccupied to muster up any reaction.]

You are on an derelict world whose majority are nonorganic life, none native.

Working technology is scarce at best. So far all attempt to communicate or leave offworld are impossible.

[warmesthugs]

[What the hell is he looking at.

No, really. What the hell is he looking at?]

What.

[liberationherald]

[Something god did not intend.

He doesn't understand how hard this is to comprehend.]

You're stranded on another planet with others who have been taken against their will.

[warmesthugs]

Well tell me who did it and I'll start breaking off body parts until they fix things.

[Helex that is not how you introduce yourself to people.]

[liberationherald]

The one who did it remains to be seen.

[All Star sees is a potential ally.]

Are you a soldier, then?

[warmesthugs]

Used to be.

[He grins. It's a nasty grin.]

These days I'm a little something different.

[liberationherald]

...a retired veteran.

[Obviously.]

[warmesthugs]

[Helex just bursts out laughing.]

[liberationherald]

...I think you're broken.