>:(

/ plus I’m already juggling a number of story threads over in the prime universe so I figured this would be a simple way to pull this one back for now.

Course after Travis’s wedding I’ll have more direct Mirror Universe stuff going on but I think I can make it work

Having to call back forces from the other universe to deal with this tedious rebellion…

How demeaning…

You do.

And the Empire is willing to provide

Thank you, your haste is appreciated.

Of course.

The Alpha Eridani system.

/ sure that works

/ @mirrortomalak.bsky.social

What’s the name of the system that he controls

Though S’Ten irritates me more, Tomalak is the one who has begun amassing forces. Kill him first.

You have an agreement.

Very well.

Fifty thousand bars of Gold Pressed Latinum

How much are you looking for?

Good.

Done.

Use this information for any ulterior purpose and the Empire shall hunt *you*.

Mercenaries are trackers, are they not? And I am willing to provide the assistance of Imperial intelligence forces.

He is not. He was rejected by security forces of the alternate Terok Nor and last spotted entering known Rebellion territory.

*sends the coordinates for the system occupied by Tomalak’s forces*

S’Ten, according to my sources, is in the custody of the Terran Rebellion. Trill mercenaries have a way of finding themselves among their ranks, so I presume you can get in with minimal issue.

There are those whose vengeance be best denied.

I am willing to pay handsomely for the eliminations of former Subcommander S’Ten and Fleet Commander Tomalak.

I am Praetor of the Romulan Star Empire, you will show respect, or you will be hunted by the Tal’Shiar for the rest of your days.

@mirrormlala.bsky.social If you are receiving this coded transmission, I have use for your special talents, mercenary

S'Ten's disgrace shall not reflect upon me

Imagine defecting, lying to your new allies it was to fight oppression, when it was your rage you lost your wife due to your own neglect and oppression.

The audacity!

“So what you feel is necessary. I am tempted to steamroll them, but it may sow disruption.”

“I shall trust their wisdom, but I would suggest that you avoid ground combat for the next few weeks. You are valuable to the Empire, and it would be a shame to lose you.”

“It is acceptable.

Your fleet stands ready… but I am concerned that you do not.

This is no question of your ability, Commander. But rather, your health.”

Good.

Good. We must preempt the rise of his Republic at all costs.

S’Ten is a trivial matter. His efforts will be buried within a month or two.

D’Tan is a real threat. He must be removed.

“I understand. I shall deal with the Commander with our agreement in mind in the future… within reason. She is still Romulan, still my soldier. Is that understood?”

“Perhaps…

Cretak was a popular senator before I placed her in the chair of the Tal’Shiar… perhaps she can be my spokesperson in the matter of his insincerity.

I shall allow you both recuse yourselves this time. But I may not allow an exception to my orders again.”

“An interesting proposal… though I do enjoy the idea of humiliating him… perhaps after this announcement we can move on from him.”