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Ee'ee Orbit - I'ee Homeworld
Ee'ee was a pleasant change from the rest of the star system it resided in, providing significantly more vibrant vista than than the other cold, dead planets that orbited the star, not to mention the graveyards of scrap metal that seemed abundant. Despite this, it was just as green and blue as any other terrestrial planet.
The Oo-Thi starbase loomed above the planet; very clearly of the same origin and materials as the fearsome, planet-busting battleship that had been destroyed in the Outer Graveyard. Whatever its original purpose was, the starbase now evidently served as an orbital habitat and shipyard for the I'ee: The interior of the station's 'barrel' had been converted into a ringworld of sorts. Its small size meant that it was structured in terraces, hanging gardens and structures built along the walls and ceiling of the tube.
It wasn't as impressive as a true ringworld, but it was charming nonetheless.
Thi-Thi's sizable fleet greeted the Yamataian vessel, YSS Heartbreaker, and its USO-affiliated acquaintances in orbit with a message from Thi-Thi herself. The I'ee queen invited those so inclined down to the surface of Ee'ee, where she would meet with them personally, and provided a set of coordinates indicating a location on the surface.
Ee'ee Planetside - Geometric 'City'
The meeting location chosen by Thi-Thi was an odd one. The landing craft used by USO and the Heartbreaker had passed over several large industrial complexes and urban cities, the latter of which all seemed abandoned and overgrown, to finally arrive at what could have only been some sort of artistic piece.
It was several square kilometers in size, literally the size of a small city, and even appeared to be modeled off of one. For the most part it seemed to be constructed of concrete, stone and other such materials. Streets and blocks were clearly defined, with large polygonal shapes serving as buildings. Cubes, pyramids and even spheres, some several stories tall. At the very centre of this bizarre 'city' was a large pyramidal spire which extended almost half a kilometer into the air. It possessed a right angle to it, resulting in a large slant on the face pointed north, into which a large landing pad had been cut out.
The faces of the pyramidal spire were covered in plates of metal, each apparently of different elements and alloys, resulting in a reflective display. It was a garish structure, to say the least, but one couldn't help but admire the sheer effort that would have gone into producing such a massive art piece.
It was here that Thi-Thi waited for the aliens, surrounded by a small army of her children, all armed to the teeth. Despite this, the I'ee queen insisted on standing in front of her family, at an impressive height of almost twelve feet. Unlike the other I'ee, the queen's bulk forced her to stand on four legs instead of two; her rear and mid legs thick and muscular to accomplish this. In comparison, her forelimbs seemed woefully small, though they still carried a large, ceremonial blade inscribed with gold and copper glyphs.
"Greetings, aliens," the I'ee queen spoke in a synthesised voice that sounded fittingly regal and matronly, her voice booming over the sound of the wind as the visitors left their ships. "I wanted to meet the people responsible for saving my home, and the home of all I'ee. I know that each of you must have a name of some sort. May I please hear them?"
Ee'ee was a pleasant change from the rest of the star system it resided in, providing significantly more vibrant vista than than the other cold, dead planets that orbited the star, not to mention the graveyards of scrap metal that seemed abundant. Despite this, it was just as green and blue as any other terrestrial planet.
The Oo-Thi starbase loomed above the planet; very clearly of the same origin and materials as the fearsome, planet-busting battleship that had been destroyed in the Outer Graveyard. Whatever its original purpose was, the starbase now evidently served as an orbital habitat and shipyard for the I'ee: The interior of the station's 'barrel' had been converted into a ringworld of sorts. Its small size meant that it was structured in terraces, hanging gardens and structures built along the walls and ceiling of the tube.
It wasn't as impressive as a true ringworld, but it was charming nonetheless.
Thi-Thi's sizable fleet greeted the Yamataian vessel, YSS Heartbreaker, and its USO-affiliated acquaintances in orbit with a message from Thi-Thi herself. The I'ee queen invited those so inclined down to the surface of Ee'ee, where she would meet with them personally, and provided a set of coordinates indicating a location on the surface.
Ee'ee Planetside - Geometric 'City'
The meeting location chosen by Thi-Thi was an odd one. The landing craft used by USO and the Heartbreaker had passed over several large industrial complexes and urban cities, the latter of which all seemed abandoned and overgrown, to finally arrive at what could have only been some sort of artistic piece.
It was several square kilometers in size, literally the size of a small city, and even appeared to be modeled off of one. For the most part it seemed to be constructed of concrete, stone and other such materials. Streets and blocks were clearly defined, with large polygonal shapes serving as buildings. Cubes, pyramids and even spheres, some several stories tall. At the very centre of this bizarre 'city' was a large pyramidal spire which extended almost half a kilometer into the air. It possessed a right angle to it, resulting in a large slant on the face pointed north, into which a large landing pad had been cut out.
The faces of the pyramidal spire were covered in plates of metal, each apparently of different elements and alloys, resulting in a reflective display. It was a garish structure, to say the least, but one couldn't help but admire the sheer effort that would have gone into producing such a massive art piece.
It was here that Thi-Thi waited for the aliens, surrounded by a small army of her children, all armed to the teeth. Despite this, the I'ee queen insisted on standing in front of her family, at an impressive height of almost twelve feet. Unlike the other I'ee, the queen's bulk forced her to stand on four legs instead of two; her rear and mid legs thick and muscular to accomplish this. In comparison, her forelimbs seemed woefully small, though they still carried a large, ceremonial blade inscribed with gold and copper glyphs.
"Greetings, aliens," the I'ee queen spoke in a synthesised voice that sounded fittingly regal and matronly, her voice booming over the sound of the wind as the visitors left their ships. "I wanted to meet the people responsible for saving my home, and the home of all I'ee. I know that each of you must have a name of some sort. May I please hear them?"
