Fiction:Second Great Cyrannus War/New Republic Civil War/Precipice

The New Republic Civil War had spread beyond the the, through the wormhole at  and into the Quadrants. However, Republic forces were not only fighting between themselves, but also against a new player in the game— itself, under the rule of High King. Upon the New Republic and Cognatus victory at Lianna, the Rambo, through the actions of the deadly Commodore had invaded Elen'Nanethia, arresting former President, executing the Republic ambassador for all the Gigaquadrant to see, and imprisoning President 's son in t the salt mines of. Peace between the once great allies came crashing down, both consumed in the conflagration of the Second Great War and the manipulations of the.

Chapter I: The President Responds
In the Presidential Pyramid on, President had just received the news that High King Rambert had declared war against the New Republic, executing his old friend Ambassador Tadgh, devastating several Republic agricultural colonies and imprisoning his son,. Pacing up and down the office, the President refused to acknowledge anyone else in the room, seemingly deep in thought about the next course of action. approached him and placed a hand on his shoulder.


 * Dané: "Aedanius, you're going to wear out a hole in the carpet. Please, come on, sit down."

Apollo looked at Dané for a moment, before nodding silently and sitting behind his desk.


 * Apollo: "Rambert's gone absolutely bloody mental. What in the galaxies does he think he's going to accomplish?"

Looking at his vice-president, Ramthrace looked miserable and fatigued. The Serindia noble shrugged his shoulders and admitted he did not know. Never in the history of the Rambo Royalties they had an insane ruler. Meanwhile, Apollo's mystical companion sat in a tiny chair made for his much smaller body, with arms crossed and a frown upon his massive face - Laoi's imprisonment had bothered him as well.


 * Gorf: "Get Kid Apollo back now!"

Apollo frowned.


 * Apollo: "I never should have let him remain on the Rambo Capital after Rambarth's death."
 * Ramthrace: "I have darker news as well Mr. President. My contacts inform that your son has been spirited off the capital but to where they do not know. For a fact, we do know he is not at Ramghatulk."
 * Apollo: "I wish I could say I was relieved. Ramghatulk is a horrific place, but if Adelheidis had any say in it, Laoi's probably been-"

He cleared a lump in his throat.


 * Apollo: "H-he's probably been taken somewhere worse."
 * Gorf: "Get Kid Apollo back now! Get ugly blue woman in jail or volcano or whatever is closest."

Apollo's advisor, cleared her throat.


 * Naelys: "Mr. President, perhaps we should try and contact Rambert?"

She indicated to the Vice President.


 * Naelys: "Perhaps a fellow Serindia, like the vice president, could talk some sense into him."
 * Ramthrace: "Perhaps, I could persuade the High King Mr. President. For one though, I do not believe he would harm Laoi. He is more valuable as leverage against you Mr. President, with all due respect of course. We must find out how to settle for peace with the Rambo. We need their support and forces if we wish to stand a chance agianst the Empire".

Fleet Admiral Cretacea grumbled and crossed his arms over his chest.


 * : "I hate to admit it, Mr. President, but he's right. We can't fight a war with the rebels, the Rambo, and the Empire. Even with allied support, we'll eventually be defeated."

Apollo nodded solemnly.


 * Apollo: "Naelys, contact the Rambo Capital, please. Tell them that the President of the Republic seeks to make terms with... High King Rambert."

Naelys nodded, and entered the required details into the office's holoprojector. The assembled members of the administration stood and sat around the room tensely, with nobody saying a word, waiting for Rambert to respond—if he would respond.


 * Rambert: "Well well, looks what the cat dragged out"

High King Rambert spat out as his holo image came into view, he had donned his ceremonial battle armor and horned helmet.


 * Apollo: "Always a pleasure, Rambert, and may I say you look particularly insane today."

Apollo's press secretary, gave a short "ahem", reminding the President to be diplomatic.


 * Apollo: "High King, I come before you in peace. Release my son, remove your ships from Republic space, apologise to the family of Ambassador Tadgh, and we'll put this... behind us."

Rambert leaned forward, with an obvious smirk on his face.


 * Rambert: "I did warn you of the consequences of attacking friendly forces within our sphere of influence. The blood of those that perished is on your hands Mr. President. So tell me, how do you wish to convince me to stop our petty conflict?"

Apollo's fury began bubbling within him, but he put it aside and forced a smile.


 * Apollo: "We will help you overturn Imperial rule. Stand together, as the Republic and Rambo did in conflicts past."
 * Rambert: "And what kind of insurances do I have?"
 * Apollo: "You have my word."

Rambert nodded and clapped his hands.


 * Rambert: "Very well, I will withdraw my forces, give you back President Large Hat and we will join forces. I trust your word, you name still means something amongst our people and as a king I have to abide to the wishes of the people sometimes. As for insurance, I already have one if I am correctly. Ah yes, the kid."

Apollo narrowed his eyes.


 * Apollo: "I am not in the mood for sarcasm. Release my son, Rambert, release him now, or the consequences will be yours to suffer."
 * Gorf: "Give Laoi back, you bird brain!"
 * Rambert: "I think not Mr. President. Show me you are worthy of my renewed faith and trust and I promise you will see him back, eventually. For now, trust me that he is treated fairly and decent."

Apollo indicated for Naelys to mute the audio, and when she did, he turned his head quickly to his father.


 * Apollo: "I want the Grand Republic Fleet to leave orbit in five minutes. Travel through the wormhole, and when you do, launch all fighters."

Admiral Cretacea nodded his head with a smile, and left the office. With a nod to Naelys, the audio was restored.


 * Apollo: "High King, arrange for my son to be handed over to my forces when they arrive in the Quadrants."
 * Rambert: "Come and get him Mr. President, if you can find him of course."
 * Apollo: "Play whatever game you like, but I'm getting my son."
 * Rambert: "Goodday Mr. President."

With that Rambert cut off the transmission, leaving the gathered dignitaries in anger and confusion. Ramthrace approached Apollo and laid a hand on his shoulder, leaning forward he whispered in his ear that a war or invasion into Rambo space was not desired for both sides and could damage relations forever. Instead he proposed something darker and dearing, why not send a small infiltration unit and simply remove the obvious danger the High King now posed for the safety of the entire Cluster. Apollo nodded his head.


 * Apollo: "Not to worry, I have a plan."

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