Nexus Effect

Ch.136

“These things are a blasphemy in the spirit of the Goddess Wiatr.” Intoned the humanoid creature of exposed bone, meat and sinew with a seething wrath. His essence sundered another of the towering monsters apart, the corpse rapidly becoming Infested, part of his body and yet not. “You, who have annihilated all life in this world, perish! Cease so that other forms of life can flourish!”

Nidus Prime, a monster bearing gleaming golden bone as his regalia. Spurs ringed his nearly vestigial skull like a crown while the gilded calcium acted like armor in places or supporting structure for his body that was by all sense of biology, nothing but a mass of meat that was animated in some nearly-impossible manner. His form did not matter, what did was that he could exercise his Goddess’s will to cleanse demons such as these planet-killing monsters.

“Hear me monsters! I, Nidus Prime, will devour you all and turn you into a primordial slurry for the future lifeblood of this planet!” Nidus roared in his zealous fervor before sprinting for his next victim.

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“Is a Warframe supposed to be that powerful?” Penny asked her sister worriedly and Urta shook her head.

“No. That’s just him with his restrictions unlocked. Warframes have limiters, normally. Since we need him to wipe out those Goras or at least weaken them, they’re off for now. The moment things are less dangerous for us, I’ll activate them and summon him back.” Urta informed everyone who was watching the sensor feeds and seeing what the greatest weapons of the Empire were capable of.

“What of Ivara? How powerful is she?” Kasumi asked, having appeared so she could sit down without sitting on anyone or being sat on. She learned not to do that invisible after one of the Autobots plopped down on her lap and almost crushed her legs if not for Ivara’s shields.

“Without my limiters, nobody would be able to fight back after I hit them with a knockout arrow that would keep them asleep for weeks. I could even successfully guide arrows between planets and hook my dash lines on asteroids. Don’t get me started on my Artemis Bow. Frankly, I’m glad I’m limited or life would be so boring.” Ivara huffed and Kasumi nodded in agreement along with KG. I guess, being a gamer myself, I could see a permanent god mode as boring too.

“Unf! Ivara!” Kasumi huffed breathlessly and I rolled my optics at the hermaphrodite living armor screwing her chosen wearer and partner in public again.

“Ship detected in Titania’s lower atmosphere, north-northwest of Warframe Nidus’s impact zone.” Rob reported and the bridge’s hologram zoomed in on a...is that an effing Venture starting mining frigate from EVE Online? Only scaled down to a gunship. “Ship registration: Silver Lining from the Katina Heavy Industries Venture line of mining vessels.”

“Should we warn them? I mean, we launched this attack expecting Titania to be deserted. It’s illegal to be here anyway.” Sunset asked and Peppy hummed.

“Silver Lining...Silver Lining...hold on. Rob, call them.” Peppy ordered and shortly a hologram of a horned lizard popped up. “Well I’ll be! Klippa! What are you doing on Katina, boy?”

“Sup old timer! Hey, the old gang from the Academy. Is Bill there?” The gruff guy asked, sounding half like a trucker and half like a military grunt, without sounding like a redneck. I was sort of impressed at that kind of accent he had going there.

“No, he’s likely still on Katina. You’ll want to get out of there, we just dropped a big risk on Titania to deal with the Goras.” Fox informed the lizard, who chuckled and drank…

“Is that Vodka Beer? Really? This universe has a physical Family Guy cutaway reference?” I asked my sister in bafflement and she shrugged in shared disbelief.

“I see. Would it be alright if I did a strafing run on the way up though? You’ve kinda fucked over my excavation site with all the sand and wind this mess will kick into the canyons, so I could use a bit of fun to vent before I get there.” Klippa requested before Kasumi keened in orgasm.

“How am I not pregnant~?” Kasumi moaned as Ivara convulsed.

“Uh, that perverse moment aside. Sure, just don’t get too close to the action.” Peppy confirmed and the horned lizard got a fairly frightening toothy grin before he hung up. “Well, that’s at least one Goras dealt with.”

“Who was that? He seemed really rough around the edges.” Penny asked Peppy, since it seemed he knew the man the best.

“That’s Klippa. He was up there in the head of the class at the academy like Fox, Bill and I were. He wasn’t a very motivated guy, though. He only flew well because he was too bored to fly like everyone else.” Falco commented instead and smirked. “I see he traded in a fighter for a gunship. I gotta wonder how a guy like him would fly one of those battle-tubs.”

“Fuck~!” Ivara roared as Urta rolled her eyes.

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“Can we please just leave?” Dug pleaded from where he was in the turret controls for the underslung mining laser.

“Nope, now get ready Dug.” Klippa ordered as he dove the Silver Lining towards an untouched group of Goras. “Keep the beam tight, I’m going to sweep right over them!” Klippa pulled up out of the dive and the blue mining laser began to fire. It was a brief thing, a quick flash of a blue laser beam, but it was enough to sever limbs, gouge out eyes, cook their hardened flesh and glass the sand the beam swept over before Klippa flew up and away from the enraged ancient monsters. “Ah~. A good sweep is always fun.”

“Mining lasers are not designed for combat. I hope you know that this means that you’ve violated warranty. Again.” Dug droned as his seat retracted from the mining laser turret and then flipped upright next to the horned lizard.

“Bah, this ship’s warranty was void when I bought your rusty chassis, Dug. What with your cracked AI core letting you give people lip.” Klippa snarked as he began flying towards where the system said the Great Fox was. “That won’t matter soon, though. I’m sure I can afford to pay Slip to overhaul this clunker and get your joints lubed. Failing that, the cargo hold has several hundred pounds of raw ore his team could turn around and sell.”

“Joy.”

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“It’s literally just a down-scaled ship from EVE Online.” I said with faint amusement and interest as I finished walking around the ship that could barely fit in a gantry it was so big and bulky. At least the two ‘arms’ on the front could raise, lower and fold. At least with one up, one down and both folded, the ship was essentially an uneven box and didn’t extend out of the gantry.

“I’m surprised you’re not eyeing the guy who came out of it.” Yola whispered to me and I rolled my eyes. Sure, the yellow-tan 7-foot tall horned lizard had a bulky physique that made him look like he was a meticulously carved statue, but sex is the last thing on my mind right now.

“That doesn’t matter. What does matter is this thing is a fairly nice piece of industrial art, but it’s clearly meant to speedily mine and get away, not fight. I say we change that.” I said as I turned to Slippy, who was doing his own examination of the ship. “What do you think, Slippy?”

“It’s a simple and effective design for what it’s meant for, but it could definitely be better. I see Klippa has already done some less-than-legal modifications, but I’m sure if I tweak things enough for the military to possibly adapt them for use, they could be waived. That mining laser is capable of a far higher intensity than it’s factory model is, for instance.” Slippy commented as he noted things on his omni-tool.

“We might as well, considering who knows how long it will take for Nidus to flush Pigma out of his hole. Even then, I don’t want you going out again so soon, Nora.” Tali said from next to Slippy, having been giving her own input on the mining ship.

“Alright then, let’s consult the owner first.” Yola smiled saucily and I rolled my optics. I swear, ever since seeing me pump myself with my own seed, Yola has been extra thirsty. “Hey~ big guy. So, we’re considering upgrading your ship, any suggestions or objections?” Yola asked as she put her hands on her hips and puffed out her chest a bit. Yikes! She’s really thirsty!

“Nah, have your way with the girl. She’s in need of some TLC, but mind the cargo holds. They have several hundred pounds of unprocessed ore in them and I don’t need to tell you how dangerous that can be.” The hunk with massive pecs and a rippling cascade of abs down to where he knotted his flight suit sleeves replied amicably. “Is there any form of payment you want? I’m willing to trade or pay off any debts.”

“How about you and I-eep!” I pinched my sister by her left elfin ear and she squeaked, nearly creaming herself on the spot.

“We’ll be glad to do it for free unless Slippy would like something to compensate using his materials.” I interjected and rubbed her ear, causing her to spasm and pant in pleasure.

“Sure thing! Let me know if you need anything from me, Slip.” Klippa cheerfully said to his old friend before turning around, revealing the rock-hard ass under his long thick tail hugged tightly by his gray flight suit.

“Sis, if you’re that horny, go find Jack or Penny.” I chided her and she mewled.

“But it’s been ages since we’ve enjoyed the pleasure of a total hunk~!” Yola whined and I wriggled my hips at realizing she was right. All our lovers are objectively female and I have found myself to prefer the female form, but there’s just something about a big, bulky man that just gets my female instincts purring like a corvette. Klippa is really big...

“Girls, I know how you feel. Ever since I decided to play both sides I’ve wound up with so many beautiful women, but I still stare at a really nice-looking man.” Tali was staring after Klippa too and she fidgeted with her hands. “Mm, he looks like you could bounce a brick off of his pecs. Yes, that is a compliment, Jun. No, that isn’t something people should be, but it is something muscular men could aspire towards.”

“Uh...I’m not very comfortable with this line of conversation. Could we get started on upgrading the Silver Lining?” Slippy nervously pleaded and I nodded, trying not to dwell on the sexy masculine beast that was aboard the ship now. Great! Thanks Yola, now I’m distracted!

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“So, Animal Crossing is literally just a slice-of-life game with cute chibi animal people?” Juneau asked as she played New Leaf.

“Basically, yeah.” Hunter nodded his head as he watched her play. Animal Crossing, while a good game, wasn’t exactly his type. Still, when did this end up in his collection? Did Runner sneak it in? That’s her kind of game.

“Well, I like it. At least to relax.” Juneau chuckled.

“I guess...hm?” Hunter’s omni-tool went off as he was receiving a call from Vinnie, so he answered it. “Yeah?”

“Hey, bro. I heard what’s happened, are you and Juneau doing okay?” Vinnie asked him with concern.

“I think we’ll manage. Any news from Berserker?” Hunter inquired.

“He has our people working on a cure, but is also wondering whether we should make a pact with either government or just leave it to Nora and the others.” Vinnie replied with a sigh and Hunter nodded.

“So much for a vacation. I can even feel Urta’s disappointment from us having to interrupt our time off from here.” Hunter sighed in mutual displeasure at what could’ve been a relaxing time getting ruined by mishap after mishap.

“Hey, even if it’s been full of hiccups, this has been a pretty great vacation.” Juneau commented and Hunter smiled over at one of the best things to come into his life lately get all excited about catching a virtual fish.

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“So, everything is prepared?” Visilia asked as she sat on her throne, waiting.

“All contingency assets are accounted for and in position. Yet-.” Her advisor was interrupted by the doors being slammed open and revealed a distraught Wiatr with the Chaos Trinity and Coco trailing behind her.

“I see they couldn’t keep their mouths shut.” The Queen of Tartarus grumbled as she rose from her throne.

“Visilia! Why didn’t you tell us that groups of Skaven and other Imperial Citizens fled to Devorak?!” Wiatr frantically demanded with a tone of betrayal and concern.

“Because they didn’t want anyone from Andromeda to know. They feared the Empire was starting to lose its way and wanted out. So they looked towards us and we took them in. Can you blame them?” Visilia huffed as she descended the stairs from her seat of power.

“We still would’ve liked to know. Now we hear you’re moving assets into the Milky Way? What’s happening?” Wiatr asked worriedly with a look back at Cocoa, who adamantly shook her head. Visilia appreciated the Goddess of Secrets choosing to remain silent in matters she could’ve easily blabbed about.

“I know for a fact those four could’ve told you, why not ask them?” Visilia reached the final step and stood before her two wives and three nieces/nephews.

“Because We want to hear the truth from you, also because they respect your privacy. We aren’t so considerate when it worries us so much.” Wiatr huffed as her trio of rat tails whipped the floor while she crossed her arms under her bust.

“Because you love us. I know. I don’t want you to know the full truth. You wouldn’t be able to handle it.” The Queen of Tartarus informed her wife and hugged the worried slime skaven, who mewled and wilted. “Please continue to respect our privacy.” Visilia smooched Wiatr’s cheek and she nodded before turning to leave as her other wife and her children all gave her ‘I told you so’ statements before the doors closed.

“My Queen, are you sure just asking is enough? We have kept secrets hidden from the Empire for thousands of years for a reason. Can you trust that those four won’t just spill the secrets of your power, of our power if pushed?” The Advisor prodded her in concern.

“Cocoa would sooner kill herself than give away secrets that could harm anyone she loves. That includes me or anyone else married to her. Those brats are conniving little snakes, but they won’t do a damn thing to harm us for similar reasons. Now, back to work. We have work to do and not a lot of time.” Visili turned back to her throne and ascended, lamenting the weight of her crown, however small it was. She longed for the battlefield over this boring and stressful life.

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“So...how long should I play dumb?” Klippa asked Falco after they’d reached the lounge and Falco fetched him a soda. Likely they didn’t have anything heavier or Peppy hoarded the good stuff in his room.

“Meh, just go with it. These aliens are all sorts of perverse. I know you’re asexual or whatever, but why not give it a spin for once? Maybe you’ll actually enjoy it.” Falco suggested and Klippa snorted with a roll of his eyes.

“I get enough joy in life flying my ship, mining and trading barbs with Dug. I don’t need to complicate things. Though, if they’re so willing to bear with me being a total virgin, then I’ll go ahead and give it a try.” Klippa shrugged and coughed when Sunset abruptly entered the lounge and sat on his lap. “Damn it, Sunny.” Falco laughed as Klippa picked up his girlfriend and put her on the seat next to him. “Yuk it up, you wouldn’t be laughing if you just had her sit on you.”

“I’m not fat, just fluffy in all the right places~.” Sunset joked and Klippa rolled his eyes.