Shakirri: We're doing well. The Prima will be pleased.
Tosca: Ugh, gross. Nothing more boring than a loyal stooge.
Shakirri: Boring or not, my duty is to protect…the Prima.
Tosca: Whoa, hold on. (sniff sniff) You're hiding something!
Part 2
Shakirri: What are you accusing me of? And why did you smell me?
Tosca: I can tell when someone's pulling a con. I can smell it on you.
Tosca: Shakirri, I'm impressed! I didn't think you had the hairballs!
Part 3
Tosca: So what kind of scam are you running? Blackmail? Embezzlement? A scandalous affair?
Shakirri: No! I won't be baited by a treasonous little troll like you!
Tosca: Oh, don't worry. I'll find out one way or another.
Tosca: And here I thought hanging out with you was going to be boring!
Eliminations[]
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Ah! You've been practicing!
Conviction is nothing without skill.
Effort doesn't equal victory.
It's not enough to be clever.
Learn some new tricks.
Predictable!
Protect yourself first.
Was that your best?
We all reap what we sow.
You fought well.
You let your guard down.
Your form was lacking.
Launch[]
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For Na Dakarru!
I strike for my Prima!
Let's see what today has in store.
Striving towards victory!
This day is mine to win!
This is my dueling ground.
Monologue[]
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The First Blade of Na Dakarru is many things, including a teacher. I have taught hundreds of young men and women to the best of my abilities. All except one.
Kamarra was the Prima's granddaughter. My most important assignment. A token of the Prima's complete trust in me. Hah.
Kamarra was a terrible student. Stubborn, impatient. Always sure she had all the answers. I couldn't teach her anything, but I learned plenty.
Somehow, I got…distracted. I used to think only a fool could lose her head over love. I still do. But it turns out we were both fools.
I knew it was wrong. She was my student. She was also miles above me in station. It was wrong, but it felt right.
Things started to spin out of control. I falsified her progress reports, covered for our truancies. I told the Prima she was doing wonderfully. I never knew I was such a good liar.
Then came new orders. The Prima was sending Kamarra on a mission, to some planet called Crucible. That was the moment I realized what a terrible thing I'd done.
Kamarra wasn't good enough. She'd be killed, because I, who have never failed at anything, failed to teach her properly. Her blood would be on my hands.
I begged the Prima to send me instead, but she refused. Said I needed to trust in my student. Just as the Prima had trusted in me.
So I came to Crucible in Kamarra's place. I came against orders, under a false passport. I didn't even say goodbye. Why should I burden her any further?
Once trust is gone, it's hard to earn back. But I intend to try. Should I succeed, the Prima will forgive me. Should I die, Kamarra can forget me.
This is who I am now. I have failed, and lied, and fled. But I am still the First Blade. I will fight, and I will win. Because I still have my honor!
Pokes[]
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I am ready.
Yes, this is a saber. Yes, I suppose you could say it's made of light. Why do you ask?
My force field isn't only for battle, you know. Sometimes I just need some alone time.
Deflecting bullets isn't that hard. Doing it with a butter knife, that's the real trick.
Hmm! I deflected your mouse click.
Listen. I am Shakirri Diallo, First Blade of Na Dakarru.
Youngest ever lieutenant of the Prima's personal guard.
Victor of the Grand Melee five years running.
Valedictorian at the military academy.
Voted most likely to succeed, class of 2488.
Dodgeball champion, third grade.
Firstborn child…by four minutes.
And I'm stuck here with you.
Select Character[]
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At the ready!
My duty is to win.
For my Prima!
Unlockable[]
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A sword is only as sharp as the mind behind it.
Feel free to applaud.
For the Prima.
Like a hot knife through…you.
Perfection in all things!
Thank you. It *is* good hair.
The strong never compromise.
Touché.
Well met.
When you dance with death, you'd best know the steps.
