Subject WAR-FN_01 - Excalibur

My dear Executor, here is an account of Justus Dax's experience on what happened during the past two earth cycles on the Foundry. His audio log as follows:

"I am Justus Dax, a loyal guardian to the Larunda Siblings. On the day of the incident, I had no clear suspicion that there will be such an event transpiring before my eyes. I started my watch as usual: tending to the needs of the Siblings: usually their morning tea, with some of our hearty meals. They then requested to be left alone in the Archives section, which I honored."

"Nothing suspicious has transpired from there, until I saw a turquoise ship land on the private docking bay, with polished alloys that almost acted like mirrors, and adorned with prisma crystals. A person, so I believed at the time, emerged from the spacecraft: a female, wearing a velvet gown, with gold bracers and a gold choker. Her head is covered with a mask, only showing her nose and mouth, and her slim frame hovered, with what I can only surmise as Orokin maglev technology."

"The Siblings rushed to meet the person, and started chatting with each other. I trailed behind them as they walk towards their office, that soundproofed place, probably because the late Akhmarr used the office for more than… research and development… My apologies for gossiping."

"I had no account of what happened during their time inside, as they intended. Not long after, Akhmarr Larunda's partner, Adriann Kalle-Íso, went inside as well. A few earth hours have passed, and their guest emerged from the private office. I looked at her with much more scrutiny. I then realized what's happening: A Sentient is on-board. By my oath to the Orokin, I immediately sent a silent alarm to the nearby Dax ship. I never knew the scale of what they will send."

"A few more hours, and the Larundas emerged. Sir Akhme and Adriann seem to had a fight, judging from their bruises. Lady Silayas was in a chair, levitating towards what I can guess is the infirmary. Her eyes were littered with some white spots, like sparks from an electric coil."

"Not long after, Adriann and the Sentient were talking with each other, ended with a handshake, and the Sentient began to head for their ship, when… the reinforcements I requested arrived. My prayers were answered, their plans will be given a swift end. But what high command sent shook me to my core. A paragon of superhuman might, a golem-like no other, void-linked, and glistening with opulence. An angel of death has descended, and it has the enemy in our sights. The gunfire began to echo through the halls of the Foundry. I quickly charged to Adrian and his foster children, taking them to safety. I told them to keep away from the conflict, and stay hidden. Adriann thanked me, and started to head towards the main office, when I pressed the question: 'What is happening?' He told me that 'All will be revealed in due time.' and quickly returned to the matter at hand. With them taking refuge in the main office, I rushed back to the biodrone, with the thoughts of what has transpired placed at the back of my mind. They were already in the Archives, with the Sentient doing its best to evade and block all the attacks that the mighty Warframe is hurling at it. They both reached the ship where the drone came from, and the drone in purple attempted to flee, but was blocked by the mighty supersoldier before it can board their ship."

"The warframe clasped its hands, and held them apart, revealing a sword out of nowhere. The drone let out a wail, and the frame seemed to be affected by it, kneeling in pain. We were not affected by it, so we are very uncertain why the angel of death is not immune to it. The enemy boarded the ship, and left immediately, leaving the words 'The sequence was altered, but it has commenced nonetheless. We will be in touch.'."

"Adriann came to where we are, anxious of all the events. Panting, he asked 'Why did this warframe attack?', but the angel of death, recovering from the wailing of the Sentient, attempted to attack us with waves of what I presume are Void energy. We attempted to escape but his might and power are far superior to ours. Adrian began firing a weapon I have never seen before, sending waves of compressed air towards the rogue soldier. This exchange continued, with each evade of every wave, is one that hits everything else, damaging the walls, the hallways, and the structure of the Foundry. I tried to fire an arrow from my Paris, but the warframe was swift. In retaliation, it tried to reach me, but I evaded his approach with grace."

"Not long after, the emergency siren was heard throughout the facility. The Warsmiths and Archimedians were evacuated by my fellow Dax, as I tried to tell Adriann to leave. He told me that he cannot leave until his children were evacuated. I nodded, and rushed to their private quarters, that soundproofed place. Unfortunately, what I saw was beyond horrifying."

"I saw no Silayas, no Akhme Larunda. The place was pristine, clean, and spotless. I returned to Adriann, but I found no sign of him, and not even the warframe. Soon after, an explosion happened. It was not just a sign of the end of the Foundry, but the beginning of something sinister. I evacuated myself immediately after that booming crash."

"What happened with the Foundry was unfortunate, and the fates of the Larunda siblings, Mercenary Kalle-Íso, and the Angel of Death, remain unknown."

I turned off the recording, and said some words to the Executor.

"My analysis of the entire incident was that the Sentients have tried to form an alliance with the Foundry, but the heroic intervention of Justus Dax has scrambled their orderly rebellion."

The Man in Blue began to speak; I knelt, showing my gratitude in receiving their sweet words.

"I see. Have you learned of the identity of the Sentient?"

"No, Your Highness, but the last audio recording we have from the facility mentioned some organization named 'The Blades'."

The Executor laughed.

"Well, well well. It seems that my spotless plans have been tainted by such stains. But it would be a waste of time to hunt and dispose The Blades at this point."

I listened intently, as to know if I am being given a command.

"Arala, my loyal servant, wait for my further instructions on what I intend to do. Leave me be for now."

I followed suit… and waited… and waited… Over the course of the following months, I served him and the topic was never brought up. I feel as if the Executor was intentionally delaying things…

Until one day…

"Arala, my loyal servant. I would like to speak to you in private.", The Man in Blue spoke to me.

"My dear Executor, I am honored to hear your sweet words.", I said as I knelt before him.

"I am giving you a new opportunity to prove yourself to me.", he directed my gaze to the unassuming cup placed nearly in the center of a pedestal. "Take it, a piece of my power."

This is what I have waited for for so long. I approached the pedestal, and held the cup with my left hand.

"By your hand, I will make miracles. By your power, I will be victorious!", I said while drinking the teal-colored liquid. It tasted like a fruit we have grown on the Gardens, that fruit growing on vines. It's nothing special, just a drink given by Orokin to their servants when they are sent out to do their clandestine operations. A sign that we will not speak anything about it.

"I have received news from my investigators that the Larunda Siblings were spotted in a nearby colony on Phobos. Attempt to join their group, observe, document, and send to me what they are up to.", he said.

"What a cunning, devious plan, Your Highness! I will do my best to execute this plan in your name.", I clasped my hands, and looked to my Executor.

"By my oath to The Arala, I will be your eyes."