Thread:Cyrannian/@comment-26433419-20170115042103/@comment-1633483-20170122232832

Sorry for the late reply. Don't worry, you're not pestering me, I'm flattered that you like my fiction and seek to expand upon it! Regarding the Second Great War, I'm fine with limited crossovers between the universes, with characters and perhaps a ship or two, but not the alternate Empire being a major combatant, as it would probably tip the balance away from the war fundamentally being a difficult struggle against the Empire. I think the alternate universe is a great idea and I look forward to seeing what you come up with, but why do you think you're having trouble writing for the Dilanian Interstellar Empire?

Your idea about the alien invasion of the alternate universe is interesting, though it raises the question whether or not it exists as a plot element simply to precipitate the migration to the prime universe. I really like alternate histories, so it would be more interesting to me to see where the alternate Empire stands in the timeline up to 15 NE in the primeverse, without it being destroyed at some point earlier. However, if you'd like to make this refugee fleet story, it's up to you, though as I have long term plans for the Xeranbha, their pursuers would be of your design.

And feel free to make the Basileus defector, as well as any other Imperial/Republic characters that you have in mind.