Quote:ClassicDrogn wrote:asdfdkjl;kl;jdfasgh!!!
That's not to say it couldn't work, but I think you'd have to set it up so every Neuroi hive is a semi-nomadic nation-state in its own right, rather than elements of any kind of unified military or political body.
That both gives an explanation for why one hive that makes an attempt
and finds it more difficult than expected can't just call in
reinforcements, and for why a few might decide to try getting along with
those crazy carbon-units without needing to worry about reporting to
some external superiors. (A stronger hive that's horrified by the very
idea and wants to exterminate the infestation before it develops enough
to spread further and decides the collaborationists are acceptable
casualties is another matter, of course.)
Yeah, I meant to include that tidbit as well, but it somehow slipped my mind.
Anyhow, I'd say that this is a good basis to build the plot around. Garrick shows up, finds a spot to lay low and plays it all off real cagey-like by running a series of solo encounters with the girls of the 501st. Then encounters X-11, defends the hive from the Warlock, and subsequently the larger invading warmonger-hive and uses up a good deal of his expendable weapons (missiles, bullets) in doing so. Cue the political potluck of himself, the collaborator-neuroi, and the allies. Then, (LOTS of) character development, crazy battles, and other things like Garrick using his Valk to run Sanya over to her family in Orussia for her birthday when it comes around again, or sharing knowledge about swordsmanship and swordsmithing with Mio.
Possible conclusion: After all hostile Neuroi have been eliminated from Earth (and probably Cislunar and Lunar space as well) Garrick, with his experience as a spacer, volunteers for a long-range probing mission to determine the location and disposition of in-system Neuroi hives. Just as he accomplishes his objective, though, he gets the warning sign that he's about to jump (a feature Katherine implements after his second-or-so jump), and composes one final missive to transmit along with the intelligence report before he goes.
Quote:I'm sorry I can't be there to say good bye. You girls all know that's not how I like to do things... but sometimes, Fate and her husband Murphy are cruel bastards and have other plans for us. Before I go, I want all of you to know that I really do think of you all as family. If I ever have daughters, I want them to all be as strong, courageous, compassionate, loving, and just plain fun to be around as all of you. Hell, there were times I wish your were all my daughters.Well, they say you should write your ending first... I think that's a good one right there.
Don't try to come after me. I mean that. Really. Don't. All you will succeed in doing is getting yourselves as lost as I am, and unlike me you won't have a metaphysical tether that will eventually drag you home. And don't worry for me. I'll be fine. Like I said... I'm on my way back home. My only regret is that I am going to miss all of you so much.
If you want to honor me, find yourselves good men, trustworthy men, men that will climb mountains and build bridges to reach you. Have their children. Raise them with me in mind. Tell them about their Uncle Garrick and how he could stare down the leaders of the world one moment and give you the biggest, warmest hug the next.
Because honestly, I love you all. And if there is any legacy I want to pass on, that would be it.
But just in case your hearts are aching thinking about me, worrying about where I am or what I'm doing, remember always my favorite seagull.
"If our friendship depends on things like space and time, then when we finally overcome space and time, we've destroyed our own brotherhood! But overcome space and all we have left is Here. Overcome time and all we have left is Now. And in the middle of Here and Now don't you think we might see each other once or twice?"
I will see you again.