Pulse of the Imperium

Efren took in the information for a good moment before trying to present the information on their options out clearly. "So... we could attempt to apprehend one of the haulers flying out to the spice location at its midway point... We could continue on to try and collect as much data as possible... O...

“Is it a safe location?” Efren asked.

“From what the commander mentioned above… we’ll need to move on both simultaneously if we seek to get extracted with the greatest chance of survival.” He tilts his head, “Without eyes on the secondary target it seems unwise to wantonly drop bombs that may have little to no effect on the target but m...

Efren nodded affirmatively, “We will trust in your abilities and in your confidence.” Efren then posed his concerns and thoughts, “From what we gathered it seems the Slaughterhouse remains the most likely place for the Harkonnens to be holding Gurney… that of course remains our first priority.” He c...

Efren puts his hands together in a similar motion of respect.

“And you too have given me much to consider now and in the future. Thank you for your willingness to endure my clumsy efforts to understand.”

Efren nodded his agreement and found a seat to begin to make himself as comfortable as possible.

“So… tomorrow… What’s our plan?” He said and turned towards the leaders.

“To be honest with you sir… I’m not 100% sure. I’d have to know the details and still probably not be able to philosophically explain what it is I feel.” He tried to be as sincere as possible, “What I feel I know is that we’re all connected together at the roots. Some people put nutrients into the s...

Efren nodded, “I cannot atone for what others have done… but my heart weeps for your people’s suffering. I will try to respect your people’s wishes as much as I can. We are here on a mission we cannot disclose… but know it is one with the intent to save. If we end up entangling your people in a way ...

Efren walked into the hallway leading to their resting place for the evening exhausted. Kova’s guidance got them back alive and he watched the local as best as he could to learn how to manage the savage environment. As they set up their camp for the night, he watched Kova again… trying to glean from...

Efren nodded, “Let’s head out then.”

Efren nodded, “Thank you for sharing of your experience and wisdom. We too aim for as little suffering as possible. To act with kindness and peace to those we can. Extend a hand of friendship and support to those in need. That includes you and your people.” He gives a nod of respect to the sage. “If...

“Surely there are types of helping that don’t entail losing one’s humanity… if someone was freezing to death and you could help them you would not? Or if an innocent child was being attacked by bandits, you wouldn’t scare them off?” He asked.

Efren nodded slightly at the monks reply… showing a willingness to listen but difficulty in understanding what was being expressed.

“And so one loses their humanity by… acting to protect others because someone else might disagree?” Efren asked in genuine confusion.

“Forsaken humanity?” He asks.

Efren looked around to the other members of the team. He thought of his friends that he knew were bound for Harmothep for a brief moment. Who could delay and capture Gurney on Harmothep? All of that was rather concerning… and not knowing when it was recorded made the immediacy of their mission here ...

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“You sound disappointed by that…” He left the question hanging in the air.

“That sounds a difficult path to tread… I respect you for your faith in following such a path. My mother and her community try to follow a similar path back where I am from. It is not a path for the faint of heart.” He replied. “Ours is a different path… but one we hope will save more than it harms....

“I see… There is a proper use for those capacities though? Even if it is hard to know?” He asked.

“It’s starting to get cold… We may want to get what we can and make our way back to relative warmth.” Efren offered.