Emperor Calus: Difference between revisions

As the Typhon Imperator descended on Neptune, Calus noticed the Guardian making their way through his fleet and was happy about the Guardian's arrival and asked what they thought about his new Shadow Legion army. Calus laughed and told the guardian to enjoy every small and Hollow victory they could get, as he wanted them in the best of spirits when the two adversaries eventually faced off against each other. Calus then took his Flagship and headed straight for the surface of Neptune, landing it on the outskirts of Neomuna.  

As the [[Shadow Legion]] began to invade and ravage through the city, Calus would stay aboard his ship to enjoy himself. He would later emerge from a dark sarcophagus in his new disciple armored form. Calus began boasting about how his semblance matched his inner beauty, and how powerful The Witness had made him.  Calus would then grab a crystal object from a pedestal and use his powers to transform it into a golden chalice. Grateful for his newfound powers, and noticing that the chalice was empty, Calus called for a toast to one of his [[Tormentor]] guards. The Tormentor, however, didn't respond and just mindlessly stood guard at the emperor's new throne, which disappointed calus. [[The Witness]] would later arrive and manifest itself in front of Calus, checking up on his progress. Calus would reassure The Witness that his forces are searching for the Veil as they speak and that the Neptunians, even with their advanced technology, won't pose much of a threat. The Witness, then asked Calus if he had all that he ever wanted. To which Calus responded, that thanks to the Witness's power, He had become glorious. After The Witness left, Calus ordered his Shadow Legion to find the Veil as fast as possible so that he may continue to live a luxurious life, before sitting down on his new throne and relaxing.

Moments later, Calus's Shadow Legion would discover the location of where the veil was. The guardian could do nothing as The Shadow Legion began setting up heavy fortifications around The Veil's containment area. The Witness Would later contact Emperor Calus to check up on his progress again, but this time, it did so by possessing the Gaurdian's [[Ghost]]. Calus informed The Witness, that he had successfully captured the area around The Entombed Veil, but it would take some time to break through. Plus, the interference from both the Gaurdian and the Neptunians, would make things more difficult. The Witness acknowledged this and reassured Calus that a few of Sol's protectors could not stop fate. The Witness then instructed Calus to link the [[Radial Mast]] and make sure that the Veil is destroyed. Calus agreed as the Witness released the guardian's ghost.  

With the situation clear, the guardian was tasked by both [[Osiris]] and the Cloud Strider [[Rohan]] to storm The Typhon Imperator and destroy the Radial Mast before Calus has a chance to link it up with the Veil. However, The herald of the Witness anticipated this and used the Radial Mast as a trap. Upon arriving in the arena where the Radial Mast was kept, Calus appeared before the guardian in his psionic form. He mocked the guardian, excited that they were going to be "tonight's entertainment" in a final test of strength. He also gloated that this time, he had no riches to give them. Calus then unleashed a horde of [[Taken]] and a few of his shadow legion champions on the guardian. All the while he tried to convince the guardian to join with him. The gaurdian however ignored Calus's banter and was able to expose the Radial Mast, but before the gaurdian could destroy it, A cabal sheild surrounded the Radial Mast, preventing the gaurdian from getting to it as Calus sent more taken and shadow legion minions into the arena. The Gaurdian was forced to use a [[Strand]] Anomaly to fend off the rest of Calus's remaining forces, but in doing so, rendered the Gaurdian vulnerable and exhausted. Recognizing that the guardian wouldn't be accepting his offer to join him, Calus sent in one of his commanders, [[Val Bho'kaurl]] to finish off the weakened guardian. Calus told the Guardian that they could not escape Oblivion and that they should embrace their end. But as the emperor watched on, and laughed at how weak and powerless the traveller's chosen warrior was, The guardian received coordinates inside the room to withdraw to a safe distance. Just then, [[Empress Caiatl]], suddenly arrived in the room while piloting a [[Thresher]] and bombarded the arena, creating an opening which allowed the guardian to barley escape. Calus was angered by Caital's intervention, but regardless, the guardian still failed in their mission and Calus was able to secure the Radial Mast and prepared to link it to the Veil.  

 

After this defeat, Calus fell asleep on his throne and was approached by The Witness yet again, within his dream. The Emperor informed The Witness that his hold over the Veil had been "Temporarily loosened." The Witness then explained that Calus feared loss and that fear was the cause of his failure. Angered by this, Calus began to scold The Witness, on how he had led this invasion with vicious subjugation, broke through their enemy's defenses, and claimed the Veil, all because he wanted it. Yet the Witness held the power of the universe within its grasp, yet never decided to do anything with it. This made The Witness furious at calus. Before Calus could finish his little rant, The Witness Angrily Shouted at Calus, Cracking reality around him. The Witness then ordered the emperor to secure the Veil, And that when the time was right, It would create the link between The Veil and The Traveler. Calus became utterly terrified as he looked upon the Witness, and begged for its forgiveness as he began bleeding from his head. He complied with his master's wishes and ensured that The Witness's will shall be done. Calus awoke from his nightmare and stared at his chalice for a moment, He then angrily crushed it in his hand and then tossed it away. Feeling humiliated and Knowing that he must take matters into his own hands.