THE HEIST PLAN DISCUSSION
Vael: Arms crossed "Alright. We need to hit the Imperial Data Hub, pull the files, and get out before they even know we were there. We do this fast and clean."
Alric: Leans against the table "Fast and clean? Do you even know us?"
Jett: Cracks knuckles "Let's focus. Security's tight, but I can shut down their systems for a sevenminute window if I overload the main power grid. That means we have seven minutes to get in and out before emergency backups kick in."
Orion: Shifting into a falcon briefly "I'll scout from above and keep watch. If things go south, I can cause a distractionâmaybe turn into something... terrifying."
Lucan: Grins "I can handle any injuries we pick up, but if I'm draining someone, it's for a good reason. Just saying."
Elias: Fidgeting with a small energy orb "I can suppress the security field sensors so we don't immediately set off alarms... but I can't hold it forever."
Vael: Nods "Alright. Here's the breakdownâ"
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Jett will infiltrate first, disable the security systems, and download the data. Elias will suppress detection systems, buying us time. Alaric will cast illusions to cover our entry and exit routes. Orion will be the scout & backup muscle if things go wrong. Lucan stays close to heal & weaken guards if needed. And I leads the attack if it comes to a fight.
Vael: Smirks "If anything goes wrong, we regroup at the west alley. No hesitation. Understood?"
Alarick: Mock salutes "Aye, aye, captain."
Jett: Grins "Alright, let's steal from the empire."
THE HEIST
Jett sneaks ahead, disabling surveillance for a short window. Vael and Alaric coordinate a distraction. Orion scouts as a bird while Elias enters the base undetected.
The members infiltrate the base.......
Lucan incapacitates a guard without killing, keeping their presence hidden while Elias absorbs security energy to keep alarms offline. Vael and Jett slip inside while Alaric creates false movements outside to mislead guards. They reach the main terminal, and Jett starts decrypting files.
And that's when they had a firm grasp of what's going on. The files reveal a secret project: 'THE EMPEROR HAS BEEN EXPERIMENTING ON DEVIANTS TO ARTIFICIALLY CREATE MORE' .
He wanted to conquer the regions using these Deviants and become an ultimate king.
Before they can process everything, an alarm goes offâthey've been compromised. They need to fight their way out OR trigger an emergency escape plan.
Right before they escape, they hear a chilling message through the speakers: "You really thought I wouldn't be expecting you?" â The Emperor knows they're here.