Fiction:Dark Times/Year One

Introduction
In the twilight of the, a new leader came forth, with promises of a united era of peace and justice for the. And lo, the came into existence under the rule of the seemingly benevolent.

However, after declaring and the  as traitors to the Empire's protection, the galaxy turns against the legacy of the United Republic of Cyrannus and a new era of darkness and uncertainty begins, one where the Empire's constant disire for expansion will spell certain doom against those who dare to fight against it.

However, hope always remains and Cyrannus will never be the same again...

Participants
Unlike the Great Cyrannus War before it, the Dark Times is not a war. It is a chronicle of the history of the in the aftermath of the formation of the. As such, most of the fiction detailed in the Dark Times will be written by only a few administraters. However, people are welcome to make their own subplots and a chance to be featured in the main fiction.


 * -- Apollo_Mini.png - Cyrannian   - Something Wicked This Way Comes...   17:08, November 18, 2011 (UTC)
 * -- MiniShuulathoi2.png OluapPlayer  -  Fear me, cowards!  22:42, November 13, 2011 (UTC)
 * -- 17:07, November 18 2011 (UTC)
 * --[[Image:Kkrotids.jpg|25px]] Bio21 -  Comms  Channel   18:32, February 18, 2012 (UTC)
 * --[[Image:MiniTert.png|20px]] - Imperios  -   The fallen empire will not be forgotten...  15:02, March 31, 2012 (UTC)

Subplots

 * The Zraima Rebellion, by Irskaad
 * Beacon in the Void, by Bio21
 * Battle of New Ramhall, by Dinoman82
 * In Noctem, by Cyrannian and Dinoman82

A Dangerous Matter
Apollo looked in shock at his viewscreen. The self proclaimed Emperor Antediluvian of the had declared Apollo, Rambo Nation, the Cognatus and all their followers as enemies of the Galaxy. It was now only a matter of time before he was found and arrested for his supposed crimes. Apollo walked up to the window of his office, shaking with a mix of anger and fear. The United Republic of Cyrannus had fallen and a new imperial regime had taken its place. He now knew what he had to do. It was his job to fight for the liberty of Cyrannus and that is what he planned to do. However, he needed somewhere to think about how he could achieve this. Suddenly, and  Imperial Soldiers burst through the window and surrounded Apollo and his family, Gianne, Kara, Laoi and his father, Cretacea. Cretacea raised his weapons, but to his shock, a bright light illumated the room, as a graceful appeared casting a ball of light against Apollo's would be apprehenders, throwing them out the window. The Miluiel told Cretacea, Gianne and Apollo that Senator Naberrie was waiting for them aboard a Cognatus Cruiser, the Placidi Itinere in orbit and awaits their arrival. Outside the window, a Cognatus shuttle appeared and Apollo and his family jumped in and sped toward orbit. The Placidi Itinere however had other, visitors. To Apollo's shock, both a Basileus Cruiser and a Venator-class Star Destroyer were both engaged in a dogfight with the Placidi Itinere suffering heavy damage. Despite this, the company managed to board the cruiser, which jumped into hyperspace toward a secretive rendezvous point...

A Warning from Rambo Nation
Within an hour after the declaration of the Empire, Rambo Nation had send the Angforst to blocakde the trade route leading into the Cyrannus Galaxy, effectifly taking control of the Quadrantia-Cyrannus wormhole at the Quadrant side. The USS Ford and the USS Androcus aided the Angforst in the first preperations and destroyed an unwilling URC/Empire venator star destroyer who wished to retun to the Cyrannus Galaxy. Nearby the Venator class star destroyer Senator was boarded by Rambo Nation under claim of inspections. The thruth was differant as a Space Marine Squad Commander by the name of Shooter boarded the ship and arrested the Tezeltean female captian. As such Rambo Nation began her initial defense, with these acts it warned the newly formed Empire the Rambo were serious and had no intentions of allowing the Empire the same privileges as the URC had. At the same time Rambo Nation began sending Caradhras Class carreers to the Cyrannus Galaxy, filled onboard with regiments of Rambo Troopers (including the experienced 287th and the 425th) to reinforce the Rambo Cyrannus Colonies and defend them from a possible attack. Further more Rambo Nation began changing their defense structure, fleets were moved to the various wormhole locations (Quadrantia-Cyrannus Worhole, Quadrantia-Mirus Wormhole, Wormhole Plataue and the Q82-Q89 worhole). Even more surprising the people of Rambo Nation reacted with shock, though with promises of the senate, the Empress and the militairy leaders on the holo channels, the people didn't panicked. Though on some colonies and settlements discrimination against URC/Empire citizens began, and Rambo Command adviced all URC/Empire citizens to migrate back to the Cyrannus Galaxy, as they would be unable to ensure their protection.

A Secret Rendezvous
Meanwhile, Apollo and his small list of allies approached the rendezvous point on board the Cognatus carrier, Placidi Itinere. The planet was located in the deep Outer Rim, neutral space and is known as Laurantia, a beautiful small planet with a wide variety of life. The Placidi Itinere sent shuttles carrying Apollo and his family to the surface of the planet where to his surprise many figures had gathered, including,, leader of the Cognatus Remnant, Ram'Lendilia, the Lord Ambassador of for the Cyrannus Galaxy, , Admiral Shaw and the Senators Naberrie, Magalen and Mirea.

The group discussed for hours about the events that had transpired over the last few days and they all agreed that the Republic Remnant (as it became known) should evacuate to the Cyrannian colonies in the Quadrant Galaxies, where they could hopefully find solitude and the chance to fight against the new Hyperpower and restore democracy to the galaxy. However, news reached Apollo that all safe hyperspace routes were locked down by the Empire, and are now being watched by Imperial forces. The Republic Remnant was up for a challenge indeed.

Unholy Partnership
Antediluvian was on Orbispira, watching as his planswent on as planned. It was then that he felt another presence approaching. Ordering his guards to leave him alone for some moments, he snickered as a shadow appeared on his room. Four blood red eyes appeared from the shadow which slowly took the form of the demonic. Antediluvian simply smiled, as if he was already expecting Shu'wokerama to arrive.

Shu'wokerama had shown interest on the Empire, even more after the Apocalypta had apparently established an alliance with the Xhodocto. Shu'wokerama offered Antediluvian the loyalship of his servant in enchange of being able of keeping an eye on the Cyrannus Galaxy, in case he wanted something in there. Mar-Júun materialized next to Shu'wokerama and mentioned he already planned on aiding the before it was reformed into the Galactic Empire.

Antediluvian though about it and decided to agree with the demon's offer. Shu'wokerama and Mar-Júun disappeared. Both the dark lord and the demon cackled as they obtained what they wanted.

President Gharrrko's Final Day
heard about the news of the Empire's creation and soon got worried about the fate of the Ermitant. He was worried with the fate of Apollo and Cyrannus, who were now under the leadership of a complete stranger. Gharrrko wondered what he should do, but noticed something strange in the air. A dark being then appeared in his room, aiming a large blade toward the president. it was, who slowly approached, grinning.

Gharrrko attempted to call his guards, but no one came. Meketanor channeled his energies into his blade and striked through Gharrrko's chest, destroying great part of his bones and internal organs. The president coughed blood and fell on the ground, lifeless. Meketanor used his energies to eliminate the body and blood, and then shapeshifted into Gharrrko himself.

The disguised Meketanor united the Ermitant leaders and captains to make an important announcement. He started to talk on how joining the Galactic Empire was a better idea for their survival, and that trying to escape it would cause the doom of their species. The Ermitant people became divided, with part believing on Meketanor's words, and the rest still unsure of what to think.

Meketanor's plan was going as planned...

Battle of New Ramhall
See Battle of New Ramhall.

Since the declaration of the Galactic Empire, Rambo Nation and the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus are preparing their armies for the inevitable day the two superpowers of the Cyrandia cluster would clash. However an unforseen event and the escape of the former ruler of the United Republic of Cyrannus forced the Empire to strike earlier than planned, marking a new conflict which will surely effect both the Cyrannus Galaxy and the Quadrant Galaxies.

Yet Emperor had a major problem, to get rid of the extragalactic empires that colonized the galaxy, including the Rambo he would had to engage them. As he managed to pass it with the citizens, the Empire attacked New Ramhall under suspicions the on the run former URC President would go there to use the safe Rambo Nation hyperlanes to escape to the Quadrants.

Over time the forces at New Ramhall, whether they were Rambo or Cyrannian were dealt a serious and painful blow, with Rambo Nation losing her ground commanders and the Cyrannians the majority of their fleet that attacked New Ramhall. Yet with the Rambo unable to provide back up or reinforcements the Rambo were eventually defeated and the Cyrannians conquered the entire Rambo Nation Cyrannus Colonial Sector.

The Ermitant's Split
, in the body of the dead, announced that news of the greatest importance since the Ermitant Empire's formation would be revealed that day. The Ermitant people was divided, with many wanting to join the Galactic Empire and the rest wanting the empire to stay the way it was. , the main fleet commander of the empire, was the leading oppositor of the idea.

During the night of the Ermitant's homeworld, Planet Puria, Meketanor lifted himself into a large platform, with the people of the planet and the colonists of the empire's hundreds of colonies also watching. The entire species gasped as Meketanor gave his announcement: the Ermitant Empire was to be officially merged into the Galactic Empire fo Cyrannus permanently.

While most of the population cheered, Nondarrrt and his associates were enraged by this. Nondarrrt though on his head, how could his once best friend and the best president of Ermitant history betray the ideologies of democracy like that? But Meketanor's announcements weren't over yet. The disguised Marinox pointed at Nondarrrt and announced that all the oppositors of the merging were now considered traitors and enemies of the Empire. This caused an uproar through all colonies, with the opposition of the announcement being harassed immediately.

Meketanor gave a single day for him and the rest of the oppositors to change their minds or be sent to jail, but another thing happened instead, which Meketanor didn't actually though about. Nondarrrt and his allies fled the Ermitant worlds and disappeared into the Unknown Regions. They were a small part of the population, so Meketanor didn't care.

With the Ermitant Empire merged into the Galactic Empire and now under the rule of Antediluvian, only Nondarrrt and his associates held the true principles of the species' part now. They set their way to the, where they would restart as what they called the. However, nasty surprises awaited for them in this new, unknown galaxy...

An Example to the Galaxy
The Emperor sat in his throne room on, watching many empires leave the galaxy as per the request sent out on all channels. However, not all empires agreed with this demand, including the and the. Having made his warnings clear and after repeated refusals from the extragalactic empires, Antediluvian was glad to take military action, it would be a good way to show the might of his new Empire.

The Emperor decided to send Captain Mornauó, a respected captain to quickly destroy the TAE and TIAF colonies with a fleet of five hundred Star Destroyers. Arriving in TIAF space, Mornauó was ordered to send out another demand that the TIAF should leave peacefully, however they were adament to stay. Pleased, Mornauó proceeded to smash through the orbital defense fleets and bombarded the population centers from orbit. After destroying all Tybusen colonies, they moved on to an easier target, the TAE who were quickly destroyed under the might of the Imperial Fleet.

Antediluvian smiled, everything was going to plan.

Division in the Cognatus
The was in disarray, much of its space fell to the might of the Imperial assualt within the first month of the Empire's rise. It appeared as though was leading the Cognatus to their doom, the alliance with the  was clearly a gigantic mistake. On one of the most distant planets from the center of Cognatus space, three patriarchs met in secret, in order to decide the fate of the Remnant.

Within three hours of the meeting, all the patriarchs decided to cut off all relationships with the Cyrandia heretics and reorganize the Cognatus Remnant into a stronger government dedicated to the future of the Gods. However, they had one task to complete before inacting this change, the ousting of Voro'Acetee...

A Mission to the Kraw Galaxy
In the first official extragalactic contact made with a non Cyrannian/Quadrantian civilization since the formation of the Empire, the, High Praetor of the Outer Rim and the second in command of the Empire as a whole was sent on a mission by Emperor Antediluvian to the , a galaxy rocked by violence, bloodshed and war since its intial introduction to the Gigaquadrantic community many years ago. As opposed to outright invading the galaxy, the Emperor had a more cunning plan.

The first stop on the trip was arguably the most famous planet in the Kraw Galaxy, the Kraw homeworld of where he met with the newly instated. Kies was initially intimidated by the towering Cyrannian visitors, he became interested by the suggestions being put forward by the Imperius Leader about the future security of the Kraw Galaxy. Near the end of the meeting, Kies pleaded with the Imperius Leader to help them oust the and the  from the galaxy. The Imperius Leader wasn't sure if he wanted to accept this request. Both empires could potentially become, for lack of a better term, allies. Still, his master's plans for the Kraw Galaxy are of vital importance.

The Imperius Leader approached Kies after the meeting with a list of Imperial requests, including four hundred colonies in the Asgord Arm and an ambassador to attend major functions in the galaxy. Kies accepted these requests and brought the information he received to the Kraw Federation.

Natives of Cyranai


Meanwhile, in the Cyranai Galaxy, the Ermitant of the New Ermitant Republic had finally established their new capital. Calling it "True Puria", they were now preparing to start expanding in this new galaxy away from the corrupted Galactic Empire of Cyrannus. Choosing the young senator called Milinitt as their new president, the Ermitant hopped for a better future in there.

But they were not alone in this new galaxy. Milinitt and Nondarrrt were soon contacted by an unknown alien race. With a distorted image which only showed a silhouette in the darkness, the aliens refused to say who they were, but still greeted the Ermitant and claimed to be interested in helping them evolve in their new territory. The Ermitant, of course, were very happy with these news, and thanked the aliens for their help.

Little did they know, however, the aliens were the manipulative and cunning, the most powerful empire of Cyranai. They had little intention in helping the Ermitant Republic, and only planned to manipulate them for their own selfish reasons...

First Contact


With several split factions from the GEC, a small patrol of Imperial Star Destroyers was traveling to the location of a known rebel faction supposedly led by Basileus Commander Nakatar. Upon entry of the planet's atmosphere, they were greeted by old Trucinex and Basileus Ships followed by a couple of Saurornithanta Prowler-Class Cruisers. A transmission was sent ordering the small patrol to leave immediately.

When the patrol refused to leave, the fleet opened fire on them, destroying one of the ships, and sending the other one running. When it arrived at the nearest imperial planet, it relayed a message to Emperor Antediluvian from the unknown fleet. It read: Beware of us, the .

Back on Orbispira, the emperor laughed at the transmission. He had a plan.

The Last Hope
Apollo and his few allies had resided on the Laurantia since the beginning of the Dark Times last month. However, he decided that further presence on a single planet was not a wise move. Unknown to him, the Empire had already sent two captains to capture him, the Mortalitas, and.

Apollo knew that he would need to leave quickly. Cyrannus was no longer safe for those who weren't loyal to the Empire, and yet the galaxy itself ironically saw much more prosperity, growth and power than it ever did during the reign of his Republic. Still, democracy needed to return to the galaxy, he now knew that it was his life's purpose since the day of his hatching. However, he needed a ship, one that was unknown to the Empire. True enough, one of the races most loyal to Apollo, the Apationagtus made a ship for Apollo to escape in, the Last Hope, as they remain loyal to the URC, though allow the Empire to rule over them to provide secret support. The ship is equipped with shields, turbolasers, hangar bays, long range sensors and a hyperdrive.

Apollo thanked his Apationagtus allies and waited for his allies to load the Last Hope and the ships that seek its protection in their voyage to the Quadrants. However, the road would be dangerous and an eccentric little creature was about to make an appearence...

Little Blue Imp
Apollo and his family rested while the Last Hope made his way to the Quadrant Galaxies. He had to reach them the fastest he could, as the most time he spent in Cyrannus, the higher chances he had of being captured by Mortikran or Claire Rambo. His children, Kara and Laoi, were scared of everything that was happening. They had to fault in all this, but they were being equally hunted. However, the mood of the ship would start to lighten up. The family's pet, Tigarlu, called out Apollo out of his rest. Tigarlu pointed at a room where room could be heard, as if someone was running around and letting things fall on the ground. Apollo looked into the room and was startled to see who was doing it. It was. Apollo was reminded of his first meeting with the eccentric little Gros and was actually a little afraid. Gorf noticed Apollo and laughed, running into his direction. Apollo dodged the little creature, fearing in being teleported off the ship. It was then that Kara and Laoi approached. Apollo told them to get away from gorf, but instead they went to play with the creature.

Gianne approached and found the creature fun, asking if Apollo had brought it from Laurantia. Luckily, Gorf didn't teleport any of his children, which made him sigh in relief. Kara, Laoi and Tigarlu all played with Gorf, who waved his wooden stick around. The Last Hope had a new crew member.

Return to Nex
The now find themselves in the Outer Rim of the Cyrannus, desperately fleeing the onslaught of the Empire. However, will the first planet on their journey, the homeworld of Nex prove to be friendly, or foreboding?
 * Prelude

Apollo was sitting on his bed reading a book about the history of Cyrannus. Suddenly, Gorf jumps up onto his lap and with a silent peem, falls to sleep. However, this peaceful scene was soon interupted by the Last Hope's intercom, which called the President to the bridge. Telling Gorf to stay in the room and play with Tigarlu, Apollo gets up and rushes to the command bridge.
 * Arrival

Once there, Apollo was greeted by his father, who told him that they would soon arrive at the  homeworld of Nex, site of the last battle in the. Suddenly, the Last Hope and the rest of the fleet dropped out of hyperspace over Nex. Upon seeing the green and blue orb below, Apollo was filled with memories of fighting the Trucinex alongside the, though his trip down memory lane was soon interupted by two Trucinex Basestars bearing down on the fleet.

Just as Cretacea was about to order the fleet to go on high alert, the lead Basestar sent a transmission and an old Trucinex captain appeared on the viewscreen. Apollo stepped forward and began to speak, telling the captain that the Remnant's fleet only conveyed peace, though they would resort to violence if provoked. The elderly captain smiled and told Apollo that they were not allies with the Empire and that the fleet was clear to land on the planet's surface.

Apollo was soon escorted to the planets surface, along with a great deal of guards in case it was an Imperial trap. The fleet needed supplies in order to continue their long voyage and Nex was a friendly world to Apollo. As president at least. When he stepped out his of shuttle, Apollo was hit by the humid air and visions of the horror of the. However, he shook this off and stepped out, walking toward the Praetor of the Nex Sector, Nenabie. Apollo shook Nenabie's hand and remarked on Nex's progress since the Trucinex War left the planet ravaged. Nenabie agreed and invited Apollo to dinner in his palace, once owned by the Nex Prophet. When the two arrived, Apollo asked the Praetor why he uses an Imperial title and yet claims the planet isn't aligned with the Empire. Sighing, Nenabie explained that officially Nex is a member of the Empire but has been sympathetic to the rebel factions, however, he feared that open defiance would lead to Imperial retribution. Apollo understood, and asked Nenabie for supplies for his fleet. Just as Nenabie was about to answer, an aide approached him and told him that they received a private transmission. Nenabie excused himself and made his way to the mobile hologram projector. Making sure he was alone, Nenabie accepted the transmission and the figure of appeared. Mortrikran asked Nenabie if Apollo had arrived, Nenabie replied, ''Better. He has been captured.''
 * The Surface

Apollo was sitting at the table, wondering what was keeping the Praetor so long. Suddenly, the doors opened, revealing three Trucinex guards. The guards ordered the former President to follow them, leading him to the Praetor's office, overlooking the pristine ocean. Apollo demanded that Nenabie tell him why he was being held against his will. Nenabie apologised, but told him that the Imperials were giving large rewards for the capture of the former President. However, Apollo expected such a treachery and pressed an emergency SOS button on his arm, unbeknownst to Nenabie.
 * A turn of events

Suddenly, Apollo leapt forward and knocked Nenabie over with his tail, before jumping out of the window and into the ocean below. To his relief, his tranmission was received by the Last Hope, which sent down a shuttle. Apollo quickly jumped into the shuttle and was brought to the flagship. Suddenly, several large vessels came out of hyperspace, two new Imperial-class Star Destroyers and the Obliberator, flagship of and. Will the Last Hope escape this mortal threat?

The Imperial Fleet under Claire Rambo and Mortikran's command came out of hyperspace nearly on top of the Republic Remnant's flagship, the Last Hope. , ordered the smaller civilian ships of the fleet to jump into hyperspace, before the Imperials had the chance to set up gravity wells, preventing the Remnant's fleet from escaping. However, with the civilian ships gone, it was now simply the Last Hope against the tremendous firepower of the Empire's three new Star Destroyers as well as the Obliberator.
 * A fierce battle

The Star Destroyers began to fire onto the hull of the Last Hope while launching fighters to swarm around the Remnant's key capital ship. Luckily, Cretacea had a trick up his sleve, by concentrating all fire on the Empire's small hyperspace interdiction frigate, the gravity well it was projecting failed, allowing the Last Hope to jump into hyperspace. The Remnant had passed its first test.

Meanwhile on the Obliberator, Mortikran slammed his fist on his command chair, swearing that he would end the Remnant personally.

Conquering the Holograms
Over the Core Worlds, a relatively large Imperial fleet approached the supercomputer-planet known as HAFKLJCYR1463, lair of the Cyrannian. Since the Empire was formed, the Vida'Rranlora refused to let any sapient species approach their planet unharmed. As soon as the Imperial fleet arrived, it was attacked with extremely powerful Dream Energy-powered defenses.

However, the Empire had little intention of destroying Database HAFKLJCYR1463. Instead, Antediluvian wanted it for himself. All the information gathered in there could be of use. The Imperial fleet battling the defenses was a mere distraction while infiltrated into it. The Vida'Rranlora only noticed the invader before it was too late.

Moranonúngur hacked into the Database and inserted a device of Apocalyptan origin, which started to electrocut the machinery of the Database while erasing it's basic functions. The Vida'Rranlora all screeched in pain, and the defenses of the planet stopped. Some moments later, the electric burst was over, and the Vida'Rranlora greeted Moranonúngur like a friend. He had hecked their normal functions and made them loyal to the Empire...

Concert at Rambo Nation!
Near the end of the second month of 01 NE (or the 8th month of 05 AQF) Rambo Nation citizens feared the terrible presence of the Cyrannians. As such, the Founder decided it was time to give the citizens of Rambo Nation some joy and happiness in these dark times.

He contacted Kekta and Hekta, two singers and great artists from the Kraw Galaxy who were known there for their music. He arranged a joined concert between them and the Quarants most famous singer, Osha Stefani. The news soon spread acros most of Rambo Nation and even to other nations of the Cyrandia Alliance, as it was a premiere. The concert was held at the Rambo Capital at the shores of Rambo City. Further more Osha, Kekta and Hekta were paid for the concert and were allowed to make use of the most luxerous hotel at Rambo City at the costs of the Rambo Goverment, as a sign of grattitude.

The following event, the concert laster for hours drew a lot of visitors to the concert, whether they were students, citizens, goverment officials or troopers, all enjoyed the concert. Those who weren't able to be present also were given a chance to enjoy it as the concert was broadcasted live on the Rambo Holo Channels and millions of citizens watched the event, marking it the most seen program ever on the Holo Channel.

During the concert Kekta and Hekta sang various tracks together with Osha, like Hello!, Cosmos,  Not the end, Creeps from the Dark and Bye Bye Ramaprica. Both Osha, Kekta and Hekta enjoyed the concert and the two singers from the Kraw Galaxy rose in popularity in the Quadrants. Further more the Rambo Founder personally thanked them for their acts and told them they were always welcome to visit or perform in the Quadrants.

Though the citizens enjoyed the entire concert, the Rambo Goverment didn't really liked the bill afterwards, as the Founder had spend over 46 million Ramboidae Coins for the entire events (including hotel costs, payments, guards, tv advertisements etc). None the less the Senate agreed it was a great move, as the citizens enjoyed it a lot and their were talks that the event should become a yearly event!

Battle of Angforst
The Third month of 01 NE started with the battle of Angforst, a major confrontation between Rambo and URC forces.

The battle came in respond by the URC Remnant of the Quadrantia Colonies still loyal to democracy as the Rambo Senate was in debate about closing the Quadrantia-Cyrannus Wormhole with using the rotating weapon of the Angforst. Closing the wormhole would mean that the main trade route into Cyrannus was closed, isolation the Quadrants from Cyrannus.

In result the URC Remnant send a major fleet to intercept Angforst, but a Rambo/Hutter/Xiaan fleet was already in position to back the station up. As the two fleet clashed a massive battle erupted where the former allies called eachother enemies and tried to hold eachother off.

Sadly durinng the battle a URC Phoenix-class chrashed into the massive weapon of Angforst and disabled her. In respons a small recon-fleet of the Cyrannians arrived and attacked both sides. However with the sudden arrival of the Cyrannians both the Rambo/Hutter/Xiaan and the URC decided to put their differences aside under the simple line of the enemies of my enemies are my friends. As such the Allied forces attacked the Imperial ships and drove them back to the wormhole.

Believing to have a major victory at their hands the fleet remained in position, not knowing that the new star destroyers send by the Cyrannians were just prototypes and that the entire appearance of the Cyrannians was a ruse to test Angforst her defenses and to test the new ship in combat. Further ships would be equipped with heavier weapons and the Allied forces would surely underrestimate them next time they meet in battle.

A Secret Meeting
A few weeks after her visit from Gorubla and Morglukia, Chuinaylia sat in her office doing some paperwork, sometimes the life of a senator can be quite boring. Suddenly, a notification on the nearby holoscreen rang out and the figure of a holographic appeared in front of her desk. Chuinalyia immediately identified the figure, her former friend of the Empire. Startled, the young senator rose to her feet, demanding what the Imperial wanted. The hologram of Guolivian simply gave a weak smile and told Chuinaylia that it was good to see her since they last made contact.

However, Chuinaylia continued to look coldly at the Imperial who after noticing this, looked much more serious and began pacing up and down the office. He stopped for a moment, telling Chuinaylia that a massive Imperial Fleet, with ships never before seen by the Rambo under the command of was preparing to enter the Cyrannian-Quadrantia Wormhole. Chuinaylia gasped and demanded to know why the Basileus Senator would tell her this. Guolivian simply frowned, telling Chuinaylia that he believed that she would make a great Imperial Senator and that he didn't want her to get harmed in the coming conflict. The hologram then vanished as quickly as it had appeared, leaving Chuinaylia alone with her thoughts, torn about to do.

A Fateful Meeting
Ramashe was sitting alone in her office, the death of her son left her in grieve. Suddenly, she rose from her chair by the fire and approached the, who was meditating on a nearby balcony. Walking up the wise old Serindia, she told him that she was going for a long walk. The Founder, knowing what state the young empress was in since the death of her only heir protested and demanded that Ramashe bring some Elite Guards with her, for protection. However, Ramashe was stubborn and simply raised her hand, silencing the old advisor, who grumbled and returned to his meditating.

Ramashe donned her casual attire and strolled out of the Royal Palace, unseen by civilians who failed to recognise her. She strolled along a beach, watching the sun rise while crying about the loss of her baby boy. Her walk led her to a small spaceport on the shore of the sea, still quiet for the time of morning. However, as she approached a bar, she felt a strange feeling in her stomach when she saw a young Rambo explorer. She approached the figure and extended her hand in greeting. He looked at her for a few moments and bowed his head slightly, telling her that he knows that she is the Empress and that she is trying to escape from political life for a few hours. Ramashe was shocked by the figure's intelligence and asked his name, to which he responded was, a native of the.

Riordan and Ramashe talked for many hours about their history and their plans until Ramashe noticed the sun was setting. She smiled at Riordan and planted a kiss on his cheek, telling him that they should keep in touch, before she turned around and headed back to the Capital, where a surprising event was about to occur...

A Fiendish Plot
Three months after the three Cognatus hierarchs decided to take action against their supposed leader,, they finally found a method of doing so, killing him. After months of searching the galaxy, the Cognatus Hierarch, Rha' Chonchiyo began hearing whispers of a great bounty hunter while patrolling the Cyrannian Underworld, the hunter, Garnossk. All evidence pointed to the Basileus Throne World, a selenopolis in the Outer Rim. Landing on the moon, he noticed many of the natives giving him unfavorable looks, a testament to the Basileus' inherent sense of superiority. Finally, Rha'Chonchiyo found a cantina beside the waterfront, where he finally saw the Tra'ssahk hunter. The Cognalori walked up to Garnossk and bowed his head slightly. Garnossk looked puzzled, and asked why a Cognalori was skulking around Basileus, and more importantly Imperial Space. Rha'Chonchiyo went right to the point, telling him that his services were needed, specifically the assassination of Voro'Acetee, famed leader of the. Garnossk looked intrigued, such a hunt was sure to pay well. Smiling deviously and licking his teeth, Garnossk asked what to do with the corpse, it was long since he fed on fresh meat. Rha'Chonchiyo sighed in disgust, telling Garnossk that he wanted the corpse unspoiled and gave the voracious bounty hunter the details of his prey, before leaving the cantina, a look of regret on his face.

Basileus Conspiracy
The, founded three months ago, was succeeding in staying hidden from their foes, the Cyrannian Empire. However, there was turmoil in the senate about weather or not to take action against them yet. Both sides of the argument were about equal, and so, no progress was made, and with the navy at its weakest, many believed that action would be unwise. One senator in particular, Senator Torva of the Basileus Restoration Movement knew that action had to be taken against the Empire, but felt that sending in the military would be unwise.

He organized a secret meeting between him and to discuss ways to proceed. When General Nakatar arrived at the senate complex, a guard directed him to the room in which Senator Torva wished to meet him. When he walked in, the senator welcomed him and then closed the door. The senator explained that the senate was caught up in political squabbles and that action needed to be taken. The pair walked over to a holographic projector which displayed a holographic image of. General Nakatar looked at the hologram with distaste as Senator Torva explained that Guolivan is a traitor to his species, and deserves punishment for his crimes against the Basileus. After a moment of silence, General Nakatar suggested that an assassination would be the quickest way to be rid of him. The two slyly smiled before General Nakatar departed, with a devious plot forming in his mind.

Tyrannic Assignment
While Zillum and his fleet attacked the Quadrants, Antediluvian observed that several small Confederate Remnants were slowly coming to activity. Unlike the, the CAS Holdouts were of considerable size, but splitten in several different ones, each led by a different leader.

Antediluvian called over and met with Admiral Tyrant, mightiest of the, in Orbispira. The Emperor ordered Tyrant to take care of the CAS Holdouts in the same way was taking care of the Republic Remnant. Tyrant bowed to him and said that the Confederate rebels would be soon assimilated into the Empire's glory, and left back to his ship, The Colossus.

Antediluvian went back to his throne and laughed, everything going according to his plan.

Corporate Interrogation
In the Corporate Union planet of Muunilaria, the Chrimatós were on their usual routines, until it was reported that an Imperial fleet was approaching. This planet was aligned to the, and the Chrimatós did what they could to hide this before the fleet arrives. Upon its arrival, the planet's defenses identified the vessel as The Colossus, which chilled the Chrimatós' spines even more.

Tyrant and a group of troopers exited the ship and moved toward the Chrimatós, smirking. Before the planet's governor could speak, Tyrant aimed a plasma pistol at his head and asked for the whereabouts of the Confederate remnant. The governor said he knew nothing about any Confederate holdout, and denied any involvements between the Union and any rebel organization.

Tyrant smacked the governor into the ground, the admiral's raw strenght almost breaking the Chrimatós' neck, and held his pistol right between the governor's eyes. Pledging for his life, the governor said a Confederate loyalist called had passed through the planet weeks ago, saying he wanted to revive the CAS and make it a dominant power in the galaxy once more. Tyrant let the governor go and ordered the Imperial fleet to take over the planet, merging it into the Empire.

Tyrant knew he was on the right track, and couldn't wait to get his claws on whoever this Cassynder was...

The March of Hatred
After the formation of the Confederacy of Free Planets, Wexord activists in the Anastasis Sector of the Outer Rim decided to act. Many of their species were greatly displeased with the creation of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, as their sector was now completely under the rule of their nemesis, the Cyrannian Radeons and specifically, their leader Agnassana. However, Wexord rebels, led by a former Confederate captain Xor Nazar, had a plan. One by one, they will launch massive demonstrations and strikes that would ignite a flame of revolution. Most of them had no plan of seceding from the Empire or starting a major conflict - they merely wanted to overthrow Agnassana and choose a representative of their own instead. However, anti-Imperial ideas were common as well in the growing resistance.

First, the planning resistance was unnoticed by the Imperial government in the sector, mainly thanks to a new senator Quithae who, while not open, was a secret Republic Remnant sympathiser who wanted to harm the Empire in any way possible. Agnassana had her own spies in the sector, however. Planning to get rid of both the rebels and the disloyal senator, she ordered her best assassins to launch a secret mission: destroy the senatorial building on Miragna that was a residence of Quithae. Her plan was successful, and Quithae was now dead, his home turning into smoldering ruins. The explosion murdered hundreds of innocents, driving Miragnans to horror and rage. Coming to the remaining ruins herself, Agnassana broadcasted a vindictive speech all across the sector. The speech that said: Wexord rebels are to blame..

Immediately, a wave of genocidal purges rose as Wexords who were believed to be anti-Imperial were murdered. Entire cities burned from the blaster fire of terrible Radeon battledroids who were sent by Agnassana to bring order to the planets of the sector. Remaining Wexords now feared Agnassana's might and Cyrannian Radeons praised her as a protector from the dreaded rebels. Returning to her spire, Agnassana laughed as she recieved a message from Emperor Antediluvian himself who was pleased of how Agnassana dealt with the foes of the Empire. However, not all Wexords gave up.

Some members of the resistance, including its leader, managed to survive and changed their policy. They now planned to leave the sector altogether to the regions where the Empire was not strong, where they could probably join with other anti-Imperial factions. Around two hundreds of Wexord Venia-class spaceships left the sector and set to hyperspace. After a day or two, the fleet arrived to the inhabited planet, being met by spaceships with Confederate colours. Xor Nazar stated his anti-Imperial policies and landed on a planet, where his Wexords have sworn to a new force in Cyrannus - the.

Shadows of the Past
As the Remnant's Fleet drifted through space, gave the order for the captains of the other ships to spread out and find planets suitable for mining, mainly to keep the citizens of the fleet from becoming idle in the event of an Imperial attack. One ship, the Tora Bashiri was one of the first mining ships to leave the safety of the fleet. After a period of two days, the Tora Bashiri eventually jumped into the orbit of a large ice planet.
 * A New Discovery

Upon further inspection, the planet appeared to have massive ruins and strange atmospheric phenomena, the captain of the ship decided to report back to the fleet in order to organize a ground team to investigate this strange new discovery. Meanwhile, on Colonial One, the flagship of the President, Apollo was watching his children play with and Tigarlu. However, this joyful moment was interupted by a hologram of his father,, who told Apollo that the Tora Bashiri had discovered a curious new world. The admiral asked his son for permission to send a ground team and sent data collected from a scan of the planet's surface. After a few moments of silence, Apollo told Cretacea that he would be joining the mission, something his father reluctantly agreed to.

The team consisted of Apollo, Cretacea, and Captain Narea, commander of Colonial One, when their shuttle landed on the surface of the planet, Cretacea noted that the ruins must have been made by a very advanced civilization, considering that much of the technology appeared to be working perfectly. As the team progressed into the ruins, they eventually entered a large cave, filled with computer screens and maps. Suddenly, Narea tripped and activated a massive star map, with the ice planet at the center. The map seemed to be pointing at a region of space deep in the Unknown Regions and indicated that the race that constructed this ruin hid an ancient artifact there, under the control of their rebellious children. Apollo downloaded this information and the team moved on.
 * An Ancient Power

Eventually, Apollo and his allies found an ancient computer that reminded him of the Library of Apailiana and the reports from the Vida'Rranlora Database in the Core Worlds. However, this computer was clearly constructed by a much darker organization. As Apollo delved deeper into the computer's database, multiple references to a civilization known as the Nagith were found. It appeared that these Nagith were destroyed thousands of years ago, and yet more references were made to their children, who apparently had a hand in their parent's destruction. Suddenly, massive alarms began sounding all across the computer complex, a self destruct system had been activated. The team ran as fast as they could to their shuttle, leaving the cave just as it went up in flames.

When the team returned to the Fleet, Apollo sat on his chair and looked at all the data he had received from his adventure on the Nagith Planet. He was now intent on understanding the mystery behind the Nagith and their mysterious creations.

Nim-Glaré Concordat
In the aftermath of the massive Battle of the Rambo Capital,, and  managed to capture Empress Ramashe, leader of. Knowing that the Empire had won this round, Ramashe surrendered and was brought before, leader of the Empire. Ramashe was surprised by the awe inspiring Emperor, who managed to destroy the Empress' uncooperativeness by threationing to kill her people.

Ramashe eventually agreed to the Emperor's demand, turning the glorious Rambo Nation into a protectorate of the Empire. Ramashe herself signed the so-called Nim-Glaré Concordat, turning her into a puppet ruler under direct Imperial control from Garlboz. However, Ramashe had hope that would arrive and that the two of them could resist the Empire. Meanwhile, most of the major Rambo colonies refused to accept the Concordat, the war was not over yet...

Bastille Day
The Astral Queen is a prison barge that joined with 's fleet in the aftermath of the Empire's formation, much to the chagrin of Cretacea who believed that the prisoners would waste fleet supplies and could prove a danger to the fleet. Apollo on the other hand disagreed, claiming that everyone should have a chance to enjoy freedom. However, upon hearing about possible tension between the crew of the Astral Queen and her prisoners, Apollo decided to send a delegation to the ship in order to calm the situation.
 * Prelude

Apollo decided to send Captain Narea and Athan Apostila, his advisor and assistant as well as five Marines to the Astral Queen in order to diffuse the situation. Landing on the Astral Queen's hanger, Narea and Apostila were greeted by the captain of the ship, a Soúroupa named Jis'ard who showed the guests the cargo hold, where the prisoners were being held. Athan nervously walked up to the platform, where he announced to the prisoners about the formation of the Empire and the Remnant's ultimate goal to restore democracy to Cyrannus. He relayed a message from the President himself telling them that if they did good deeds to help the Fleet, they would be released. To Apostila's surprise, none of the prisoners responded.
 * The Astral Queen

Apostila looked at Narea unconfortably, before a single Draken prisoner walked out of his cell, calmly stating that the prisoners declined Apollo's offer for freedom. Narea gasped when she recognised the figure, Zare-Anne, a former terrorist, turned prisoner of conscience. Apostila looked puzzled, why was such a high profiled prisoner on a lowly Prison Barge? Suddenly, all the lights on the ship went out. Apostila was hit in the back of the head, hearing only panicked screams and shouts before all went black.

Athan woke up three hours later, finding himself on the bridge of the Astral Queen along with Narea and other delegates from Colonial One. As he rubbed his eyes, he saw Zare'Anne in front of him, coordinating with other prisoners. Athan lept to his feet, demanding to know why such actions were taken. Zare'Anne frowned, telling Apostila that the fleet needs democracy and that they weren't the Cyrannian Republic anymore, but a new nation. Athan was flabbergasted, he had thought that the Zare was a prisoner of conscience, one who would not resort to violence and hostage taking.
 * Prison Break

Zare'Anne ordered the two young delegates to be placed in the cargo hold and decided to make an announcement to the entire fleet. Throughout all sixty ships in the Remnant's fleet, Zare'Anne's voice rang on, telling the citizens to rebel against the government, that Apollo's administration should step down and demanding that new elections take place. On the New Hope, Cretacea managed to cut off the transmission, but the damage was already done, the entire fleet heard the broadcast. Meanwhile, on Colonial One, Apollo had a meeting with Cretacea, telling him that he wouldn't agree with Zare'Anne's demands, he didn't want to negotiate with terrorists.


 * Storming the Ship

Instead, Apollo ordered a detachment of highly trained marines to storm the ship, rescue the crew and bring the Zare'Anne and his ilk to justice. Moving quickly, the team of marines boarded the ship, taking defensive positions around the ship and stunning the prisoners turned guards. After half an hour, the marines managed to rescue the captives and stormed the ship's bridge. Just as they were about to apprehend Zare'Anne, Apollo sent the team a transmission claiming that the various ship captains have reported that the majority of the citizens wished for a Presidential Election as Zare'Anne had hoped. The prisoners under Zare'Anne were punished by being refused entry on any other ship, though the Draken was pleased to hear that he was still eligable to run in the election in seven months.

Later that evening, Apollo strode up and down Colonial One, thinking about the situation. He was not about to step down and hand the presidency to a terrorist. Zare'Anne was in for a fight.

Battle of Shrakéo
While was on the Rambo Capital, the  was left in command of the Empire's armed forces. While surveying maps of the Core Worlds, he was enraged to know that the still did not declare their loyality to the Empire, a ridiculous thought, being so close to the Empire's very heart on. Instead, they declared their loyality to the, an extragalactic empire and a former ally of the.
 * Prelude

Tyranus knew that such a thing was unacceptable. He summoned the deadly demon,, a new captain in the Imperial Navy to him on Orbispira in order to task him with the absorption of the Shodrae into the Empire. When Mar-Júun arrived, he was pleased that he could finally see some action and immediately set course to the Shodrae Homeworld of Shrakéo in order to quell the rebellion.

Mar-Júun took his new Basileus Majestic-class Supercarrier, the Dark Dream and a medium sized fleet and dropped out of hyperspace directly over the glistening blue oceans of Shrakéo and before him lay the Shodrae fleet, made up of several Collective Battleship and Destroyers. The dark Basileus was pleased that the enemy fleet was large, meaning that he could gather more victims.
 * Space Battle

The Shodrae Fleet immediately opened fire, trying to protect their homeworld and culture from the evil Empire. Both sides began experiancing heavy casualities, but in the end the sheer might of the Imperial Fleet managed to overwhelm the Shodrae, with the mighty cannons of the Dark Dream ripping through dozens of enemy warships. Within three hours, the Shodrae fleet was in ruins, leaving Shrakéo at the mercy of Mar-Júun's evil.

Upon controlling the space around the planet, Imperial troops were deployed on land to take over the capital city and defeat any more opposition the Shodrae could still have. The Empire was met with robotic mechas and robots as the Shodrae's ground forces, but these eventually destroyed as well. Upon losing all their forces, the Shodrae citizens surrendered and allowed the Imperials to make their way to the government palace.
 * Surrender

Mar-Júun, accompanied by two Basileus Justiciars, entered the palace and made the Shodrae president and his advisors hostage. Threatening to destroy all Shodrae remaining on Cyrannus, the president eventually officialized the surrender of the species to Imperial rule. Mar-Júun laughed and left the building back to the Dark Dream, where he reported his sucess to Imperator Tyranus. It would take a long time to rebuild everything the Empire had damaged, but the Shodrae remained quiet and accepted defeat, thinking that in the future, the Empire would pay for it somehow...

The Plot Thickens
General Nakatar walked though the city streets in a civilian disguise so that nobody would pay any attention to him. Just as he planned, nobody gave him a second glances he turned into a dark alleyway that led to one of the local bounty hunter slums in the remote Alliance city of Denia in the outer territories where he was to meet a bounty hunter to complete his impending task, e assassination of the Imperial senator, Guolivian. He looked behind him to ensure tht he was not followed before entering the building without notice. Once inside, he checked the corners of the room and walked over to a back table with a hooded figure shrouded in darkness with both of his eyes on the approaching General Nakatar.

General Nakatar sat down at the table and asked the mysterious contact if he was the esteemed assassin, Zarma-Picus. The cloaked Draken slowly nodded, always keeping his narrowed eyes on the Basileus general. Nakatar proposed a job for him to arrange an "accident" for the Imperial senator, Guolivan. And, in exchange for his services, he would be given amnesty for all past crimes an influential position in the CRA special operations forces. After very careful consideration of his options, he accepted, and opened up a pocket in his cloak, pulling out a laser rifle and brandishing it in his hand. He said he would be able to arrange some sort of "accident" for the senator. General Nakatar got up with a satisfied grin on his face and left the slum alone, as he had come...

Meeting of Rebels
Soon after receiving word from the Corporate Union that the dreaded was after him,  managed to organize a meeting between the  and the  in the hopes of forming a stronger alliance to combat the Empire. Cassynder met with Vice President Gorios on the Confederate planet of Honlen and the two discussed a possible alliance for several hours. However, suddenly the entire complex on the planet was rocked with explosions with one of the Capricorn Remnant's Basileus guards being crushed under the falling roof. Cassynder yelled at Gorios to escape quickly, for the Empire had located them!
 * The Meeting

Fleeing from the complex, Cassynder looked into the sky and to his dread, and entire fleet of Star Destroyers was laying waste to the planet's surface. All around, massive explosions shook the ground and skyscrapers fell to the ground. However, Cassynder had an escape plan. Running to his shuttle, he took off, just as a hyperspace missile hit the city, completely annihilating it. Cassynder headed toward his crusier, the Viscount at full speed, however to his horror, the Colossus, dreaded flagship of was in hot pursuit.
 * The Escape

Docking with the Viscount, Cassynder rushed to the bridge ordering that the ship jumped to hyperspace. The Colossus however, was catching up the Viscount, but was unable to catch the vessel in time to destroy its engines before it jumped to hyperspace. Tyrant was furious that he was unable to catch his target, he ordered his helmsman to plot every course on their last known trajectory to follow them.