The production of both Caravel and Mertarr ships to supply Sargus Ruk's forces and Lech Kril's was a taxing one, but one with great benefit as the General saw fit to add additional surplus and materials to the Felguard, Nor had to organize a few more underground storage units to even keep the materials and ores out of the arid landscape's grasp.

He, however, had other matters to attend to than just the storage of added materials as he opened his eyes to the small group with him. They were there for one thing to discuss, Vay Hek and what was found out by Kril when he swept through the shipyards on Ceres, Wraith starting it off as he went through a data pad. "It checks out, Milord, The Councilor was stockpiling ship parts and Fomorian cores on Ceres, he was having the parts shipped out to random coordinates outside the Empire's range in the Origin System and picking them up to be delivered elsewhere, where is anyone's possible lead." Nor groaned in annoyance, Ura Regila added to it as Nor simply rested his hand on one of his Druks and listened to the Sergeant speak.

"Our troops on the ground, both on Mars and among the Felguard asteroid bases of Mercury, have been pushing the line well, keeping the infestation out around our bases and clean it up all the same, but it has only gotten more chaotic with more and more imperials coming out of Earth and surrounding bases and planets have been branching out and taking their own orders without direction, some have taken to piracy to ensure their fortunes or commands, it's a real mess." Tiaz Fae nodded as she also spoke.

"The Fortress is also having trouble, my sister has been trying to maintain order in the Empire, but her commands have only been getting to the Council and, considering who's missing still with no leads to his whereabouts, I think it is safe to say that Kela De Thaym now has been applied to the Council, so it will be likely that either the Empire will stabilize and aid us or they will fragment even more."

"Just our fortune that something like this would happen." Nor hummed with annoyance. "As if the remnants of Vor's army wasn't enough, now we have rogue Grineer on the prowl, the Empire is tough, it WILL fix itself in no time, they wouldn't have been as successful against the Tenno if they weren't. No, this whole thing has grew into a real mess and soon, very soon, we will need to put our foot down on these members." He turned his head to Hur Ben. "Any news from Tyl in resupplying the Empire's forces?"

"Barely, the Strato Labs have been hard at work resupplying the lines, but with more and more Grineer abandoning Earth and taking up different roles, our troubles will not end with a simple refilling of clone brethren." Nor hummed again as Wraith spoke.

"We have little choice, Milord... we need to take an active role in both terminating these pirates and turncoats as well as pulling those still loyal into the fray."

"I am expecting Kril to take that action, not us, Heretek..." Nor hummed as he continued. "As it stands, we are barely have enough housing and storage to be collecting more troops and members, we will need to expand it all out before we can call it a wise plan to pull more into our force." Wraith nodded as Tiza followed suit as she spoke.

"Well, the good news is that some of the Councilors of the Council have agreed to invest in a stronger presence on Mars, troops will be arriving to establish positions close to Kril's own bases and with those, comes additional supply."

"And the bad, Tiza?" She huffed before she finished.

"The bad news from the chatter is that some are skeptic of relocating their forces to Mars while the civil wars are still raging on Earth, even if the members of Steel Meridian are dishing out to suppress the uprisings as well, they are pinned between loyalty and duty." Nor hummed before a signal started to be intercepted and Nor looked up as the message played out, an S.O.S.

"We... taken heavy... from rebel... forces, requesting... aid, Councilor Gregor... solemnly will... support to... that save us!" Nor gripped tight before he spoke to Wraith.

"How long will our ships take...?"

"Milord, we have the Hellgate, two Mertarrs, and five Caravels ready to engage, but I would extend warning, we don't know this Councilor and it could be a trap."

"I am the Commander of the Felguard, if he tries to boss me, my men, or my charges around, he will have another thing coming." He stood up as he continued. "Ura, Tiza, gather your forces, we are rescuing that Councilor."

"Yes, Milord!" Both saluted before dashing out, rallying Brek and Kil as well to the fight as Nor turned back, the message being traced to a Galleon being pursuits by two more Galleon and a escort of Dargyns and Dregs, a smile across Nor's face, it would seem he had to deal with his first doses of insubordination...

"The Queens guide us... we are the Queen's faithful..." Councilor Gregor Hyde believed in the Queens, even before they were just a myth, he put his faith in them and now, he prayed as the ship rocked, their fighters lost in the escape, biding time for the Councilor to escape, but these rebels were persistent. Now, with the Galleon in tatters and barely holding on, it would take a miracle as the Dargyns came in for the attack, one last volley and it would send the Councilor and his remaining crew to the Void before cannons fired, gasping as a Galleon came to their rescue, the two rebels turning to fire on the new ships, but two of the larger, strange vessels simply returned fire, their cannons singing with as much power and force as a Galleon would before the comm officer exclaimed.

"Councilor, we have an incoming vox coming from the Hellgate, permission to let it through!?"

"Granted!" He hoped that the Hellgate's commander was a blessed soul, but as the channel opened, Hyde was in awe of the towering figure on the other side, broadcasting from the same Galleon that brought the ships to bear, those five smaller ships mopping up the fighter cover and forcing them back as the larger two fired without mercy or delay, a well-trained force before him before he quickly spoke. "I thank you for the rescue, officer, I could have only prayed for so long for the Queens to send a miracle."

"I don't put faith in the Queens, Councilor." The figure spoke as Hyde nodded as the figure continued. "That being said, your ship is in dire need of repair and we will escort you to Mars to have it fixed in no time, sir, follow the Hellgate down to Mars' surface and we will see where both of our loyalties reside." Hyde nodded as the channel closed, his decayed breath passing through the respirator, he would not judge, he would not mock, this force had preserved him and kept him alive when he headed for Mars to make a secondary base for himself and his forces, now he was down three Galleons and a full force, a battalion of loyal soldiers, he was at a disadvantage if this Grineer force were to turn their backs on the Empire as well and just blast him, but the Hellgate lead the way and they arrived to the arid surface, many of their eyes widening as a dry dock was where they were heading, theirs being loaded up and many workers were seen, both of the Grineer and Tenno and they were... content, his heart raced to see such peace, such devotion in such a mixed force, though only Tenno workers were here, nothing more as he departed with his remaining honor guard as the other Galleon took to the other side as the ships headed back to the atmosphere.

It was truly a relief to find that both Grinner Dredges and Tenno members saw the damages and, without delay, they began operations on it, paired in threes, fours, even sevens before the other party made itself apparent, Hyde turning to greet the soldier as he found his jaw dropping at the sheer size, a Bombard soldier at best in radiant blue armor suitable for this desert world as he spoke. "Who am I addressing of this base...?" The soldier saluted with a fist to his chest.

"Commander Nor Medaz', leader of the Felguard and the commander of the Hellgate Galleon, we are honored by your presence here, Councilor."

"Please... it has been a long while since I actually heard plain speak, dismiss the formalities for me here." Nor nodded as he continued.

"Nonetheless, we are glad to have come to your rescue, and don't worry about the Tenno around here, they were part of several colonies on Mars before we pulled them in, they are working their weight in both resource, food, and labour." Gregor nodded in relief as Nor continued. "I wouldn't waste your time here while the Galleon is repaired." He motioned to the lifts. "Allow me to guide you to our command hut, it is more airy there than down here."

"Please, anything will do after the mess we just emerged from." He nodded and lead the party out, giving whispered orders for the rest of the crew to follow before they headed topside to a sprawling camp or settlement as he, being rather portly for a better word, kept up before getting to the hut and being offered in, he heading in and the honor guard relaxed as some rested their weapons on the ground, some dropped in prayer, while the remaining few remaining kept standing with weapons primed, but still being casual about it as Gregor Hyde spoke. "I can't thank you enough, Commander, I would tell you what has occurred, but I would believe that you would care less of what has been happening while Mars has been... tame."

"Please, any news is valuable, and you just arrived, I will not force you out for it." Nor answered as he took the command seat and continued, hands under his hidden jaw as he inquired. "I own the peace for now to Sargas Ruk, General of the Imperial forces, and Lech Kril, Lieutenant of the Imperial Forces, but I will not be remiss that they too give their insight to me, Councilor." The member nodded with solemn trust, to invoke the names of both the General and Lieutenant, that meant weight as Nor continued. "What has been happening on Earth?"

"Madness, that is what is going on." Hyde huffed as he rested his arms on the table as well. "With the vacuum made from Vay Hek and the slow upkeep of Kela De Thaym, the Empire is in open revolt on Earth, some taking up piracy and others escape to join freedom organizations like Steel Meridian, but mostly, they have been feuding with the loyalists on the world and exchanging both cannons and rounds between each other, destroying more of each other than what the Council, dare I even say, the Empire likes to see." Gregor shook his head as he continued. "Foolish, how our success has been hinged on Vay Hek and, now that he is gone who knows where, the Empire has become fragmented and is cracking even more, Earth is no longer our centerpiece."

"It can be rebuilt..." Gregor looked up to Nor as he spoke. "We are not invulnerable, never have when we have faced both the Corpus greed to steal, the Infested hunger to consume all, and contend with the Tenno interest to keep balance in the system, keeping us all on equal grounds and not to be stronger than the other." He hummed as he continued, his words echoing and catching their attention. "We are slaves who rose up against our torturers, we fight the blood of the Orokin greed, suppress the disease made by their hands, and confront their sentries and killers just the same, but we are proud and stubborn, we don't give up so easily and we take up the mantle of our oppressors to rule beyond them, that is our reason and truth for the longest time and we dedicated ourselves to that mission and goal, I may serve as a rebel from the Empire..." None of them moved as Nor finished. "But I preserve to serve, to expand out and make my mark, I am no master, I am just a commander at the helm..." One of the soldiers spoke up as he directed a wary tone to the Councilor.

"Sir, we need to move to the site before we linger too long here, there may be more rebels waiting to ambush us."

"Yes, of course..." The Councilor stood up and shortly bowed to Nor. "I thank you for providing aid, but we can not take anymore time out of your operations here."

"Understood, safe travels, sir." The band left and Nor pulled a security cam to keep an eye on the Councilor, he was none too familiar with Gregor Hyde, but it was clear that he was the more open Councilors he has ever encountered, though that was up for debate as the feed had Hyde collect his Galleon and head out, the patch-up doing wonders as the ship headed off and disappeared into one of the raging sandstorms.

Still, the matter of Grineer rebels was getting out of hand now, a short civil conflict, a brief skirmish here and there, but an entire planet... in revolt? Nor kicked himself as he found that he was going to do it again. He shook his head as he spoke to the comms, down to the engineering bay in Olympus. "Wraith, I need my Vanguard suit mobilized, I am going back to Earth with a platoon, we are putting some rebels in the ground right now, have the Comm Mind aboard the Hellgate send a transmission to Cressa Tal, I want Steel Meridian out of the picture right now and Iron Wake on high alert...