Fiction:Tzhrhokia/Part1

"This Galaxy has hit its peak of tolerance. We are being mocked, crushed and manipulated by the Universe! Those so-called "heros" of the War of Ages are the true evil in the Universe! They seek to manipulate us to their will, and to crush our independence! No more, I say! We, the Tyrekians and the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus will mark a new age on Kraw Galaxy history!"

- Kies Kortograa, Emperor of the Kraw

Prologue
Some claim this long story started all the way when the Kraw Galaxy decided to venture into universal affairs. It was 400 KRE. Back then, the Kraw had defeated the Iteok Khereg after a long and harsh war, and were slowly recovering from the war, alongside the Tahars, who were more damaged from the war. After a long consideration with then Emperor Varkeos of the Kraw Empire, the 4 major empires of the Kraw Galaxy, the Kraw Empire, the Former Asgord Empire, the Iteok Khereg, and the Tahar Empire decided to use KGGC FTL technology to jump them across the Universe.

The DCP would be their first alliance, welcoming the new empires into Universal affairs. By then, the Kraw Galaxy was been barely included in the updated Universal maps. And also, the Kraw Galaxy were unaware of some threats the rest of the universe knew very well, such as the Ayrai'Shikua. By 401 KRE, the Iteok have been on a quest for universal territory, beggining with the Former Ottzello Galaxy, fighting the Kralgon, and the Kraw were helping the Fordanta retrieve the Void Star from the Iteok.

It all seemed well at that point. Until later on, when the Ayrai'Shikua made their imprint in Kraw Galaxy history by destroying Ka'tenes and their homeworld, Ka'an. This event would be the first in a long line of events against the Kraw Galaxy. In 402 KRE, the Asgord were so bent on allying other creatures they turned to the Ayrai'Shikua, the ULE and most other empires. For some, they had enhough. They began the Asgord Genocide, which resulted in the destruction of the FRA, leaving the TAE as the sole Asgord power. It also meant drastic costs for the Kraw, as the DCP would end up incurring their wrath on them, disabling their space travel for a few years. This meant the beggining of Kraw hatred for the DCP, and even after mental propaganda they still hated the DCP subconsciously.

Later on, the KGGC would also feel the pain, as the DCP attcked 60% of the KGGC with oxygen generators, causing the death of 40% of their population. The KGGC had never seen such a horrid feat, and this is where the Kraw hatred for the DCP itensified. All these past events would set the pieces for what would happen next.

In 407 KRE, Kies ascended to the Kraw Empire's Presidency, and from there, Kies decided to take more drastic measures for Kraw Galaxy safety - as promised by his campaign. He started demanding the Brood of War and the ULE to leave the Galaxy - However none complied. Kies then allied the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, however, behind the GEC's benevolent looks and their promise of aiding Kies in Kraw Galaxy deeds, lied a long term plan to take over the Kraw Galaxy. However, none knew.

Kies was by Dekbinaar 407 KRE known as the "laughing stock of the Universe" due to his ideals and his rough attitude on "GEC conspiratists". Kies decided that the time was right to begin what he called "Operation: Freedom".

Kies was walking towards the Vakneg, a 7 pointed star-like building known for its secret operations and military units. There, Kies was greeted by the Tyrekian emperor Gongnores Slaki, an Emperor known for his hunger for conquest. Kies promised Slaki the lands of the empires Slaki could kick out. For now Kies had 2 targets. The Brood, and the ULE.

They sat on an Heptagonal table, though on the table sat only Gongnores Slaki, and Kies Kortograa. The Room was pitch black save for a light at the top, made from neon lights. the door also produced light as well, from the lights outside the room. Kies and Slaki spoke about Operation: Freedom, which will guarantee security for the Kraw Galaxy.

Kies - "It is time, Slaki. Tommorow on new year, we will begin Operation Freedom!" Slaki - "It's been new year here 4 weeks ago, Kraw. Anyways, why are these empires the most important? The Iteok seem like a larger threat." Kies - "They're our secondary military force. Tame them and you got a screeching army at your command." Slaki - "I see. Then why us?" Kies - "Tier 2 on the Universal Tier scale. We'll need it." Slaki - "Our technology may be advanced, but you should thank the Komorian people we have some of it - Sad they split up though." Kies - "Who's your hardest man for the job?" Slaki - "A man named Tyko Heizeltö. He is perfect. He only lost against an overpowered birdman but that doesn't matter." Kies - "I've studied the Zazanaarg - Zazane can be quite strong. The Brood is easy, but the ULE will be slightly harder." Slaki - "Very well. We will both be in our ships tommorow. And that Cyrannus Empire?" Kies - "They might show up, I'm not sure. But one thing is known - This ends now. "

And with that, Kies and Slaki departed the room, and prepared for tommorow's mission. Kies felt ambition, Slaki felt nothing. As the new year entered the Kraw Galaxy, another entity has his eyes looked out for another empire. His name was. He had scourged the entire Kraw Galaxy 1.7 Billion years ago, purging it of Sapient life. A few years ago Mahedore was corrupted by, freeing him from his prison of life extension cables. Now, Mahedore is on the Namonzro Spaceship, looking at the Taharian colony of Azakom. Mahedore was emotionless, and on his hand, was a vial. But not just any vial - This one had a virus. A virus he decided to spread over to the Taharian species. Mahedore was clearly bored of the Tahars - He thought they would never change at this point. Mahedore walked a few steps to the left, to a launcher machine.

This machine would send out the virus to a certain victim. Mahedore was certain of what he wanted to do. He had no regard for the lives he was about to take. Mahedore slowly inserted the vial into a slot, and set the coordinates to hit one certain individual. The virus would affect only Tahars, and would slowly remove them of morals until they decide to kill everyone in sight. Mahedore has done this countless times before - This is just another walk in the park for him. He pressed the apparently black fire button. It was an ultra-violet colored button, being seen as black to human eyes, but not to Mahedore's Zanierton eyes.

The virus then invisibly fell to Azakom, and without the host noticing it, the virus vial melted and its essence hit the host. The host felt nothing. The Vial was made of an allow that melted upon athmosphere entrance. Now, the host was infected, and would pass on the virus to the hosts, but the effects won't be felt until 7 days had passed. Enhough time for the virus to gain ground.

The Sting Operation Begins
A lone soldier was waiting in the lobby of the military center of Sipprella. As other soldiers and officers were walking around him, going to their destinations, he sat there, waiting for someone. Soon, he saw a woman approaching him.

??? - Colonel Jonathan Pearson? Pearson - Yes. Draccard - ''Admiral Ariana Draccard. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.'' Pearson - ''As for me. I assume you're here to brief me on the mission?'' Draccard - ''Yes. Follow me to the central command office.''

Pearson followed Draccard to the command office, passing by some of the military facilities on Sipprella. He took a seat in what he assumed to be Draccard's office, and she pulled out a file labeled "Confidential".

Draccard - ''This is the mission dossier. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to infiltrate the inner workings of the Kraw Empire and interfere with the recent union between the Kraw and Galactic Empire of Cyrannus.'' Pearson - ''How will I get in? I hear Kies has tightened security during his reign.'' Draccard - ''Our bioengineers have recreated a fully operational Kraw body, which you will be using through consciousness transfer. Your alias will Varshk Daahk, an officer in the Kraw intelligence agency. We have been able to insert your false identity into the Kraw identification system, so there should be no worries about that matter.''

Admiral Draccard then displayed a digital map of the Kraw central intelligence center on Horehronie.

Draccard - *pointing to various rooms* You will have to access their central intelligence and alter the database as to undermine relations between the Kraw and GEC. Pearson - Is there anything else I need to know? Draccard - The Federal Intelligence Coalition will not be held accountable if you fail, so if you do, you're on your own. Pearson - All more the incentive to succeed.

Draccard smiled, then gestured to Pearson to follow her. They arrived at the biotechnology chamber, where a fully-outfitted Kraw was lying on an operating table, lifeless. Next to it was the characteristic Consciousness Transfer machine.

Draccard - ''We're just going to have to record your memory bank for security and mission purposes. But you'll be all right.''

Pearson sat himself down in the machine and fell asleep as he was injected with anesthetic. He woke up feeling much different, and looked around before noticing his body was a shade of soft blue. Draccard and the other scientists in the room were excited.

Draccard - ''Hello, Pearson. Or should I say... Varshk. How do you feel?'' Varshk - ''I feel... shorter. And blue.'' Draccard - ''*smiles* Excellent. We'll need to run a few regulatory tests and accustom you to Kraw culture, but after that, you're ready to make the Federation proud.''

As the scientists prodded him with all kinds of tools, Varshk was now thinking about his mission. It would be a great success for the Federation, and a new beginning for him.

Warm Reception
After a few days of training and learning, Varshk was ready to go. He would have to go to Horehronie under the cover that he was returning from a confidential assignment in the United Lanat Empire. Hopefully that would not be enough to raise any eyebrows, and Varshk would be able to successfully finish his mission if there wasn't any kind of divine intervention of sorts.

Horehronie Space Traffic - ''The glorious Kraw Empire welcomes you to the beautiful Horehronie. Be careful of space traffic in the area, and have a nice day.''

Landing his Kraw craft in the parking lot outside of the intelligence agency's headquarters, Varshk took a look around the great capital city of Yorg. It wasn't nearly as sprawling and towering as some other great capitals he had seen, such as Orbispira and Mirenton. It was sort of a refreshing change from the metropolises he'd seen all the time in the TIAF. He grabbed his coat from his ship, as it was going to be a cold day, even for the frigid standards of Yorg.

Varshk entered the building and found exactly what he had expected: an average business building lobby. There was a Kraw with a fedora reading a newspaper sitting on the couch. There was a lone receptionist sitting at the reception desk. Varshk remembered from the dossier that her name was Zkahiva Vrook, and she worked for the Kraw intelligence agency.

Varshk - Hello. Zkahiva - ''What? Oh... uh, hi.''

Kraw did not normally greet each other.

Varshk - I'm here to inquire about a recent shipment from the ULE. Zkahiva - Sir, the Kraw have banned trade with the ULE since 403 KRE... Varshk - ''You don't understand. See, I was told, "The Lanat Cruiser flies at midnight."''

That was his password into the intelligence agency. Now all he had to do was wait for Zkahiva to produce the response. She smiled before responding.

Zkahiva - ''"They will meet the Brood by morning." Welcome back, Varshk.''

She pressed a concealed button in the desk, and a doorway opened behind her, which Varshk assumed was the entrance. The man in the lobby showed no signs of suspicion; he must be an agent too. Zkahiva guided Varshk through the hallways of the intelligence agency until they reached the main command room.

Zkahiva - Well, director, he's back. Director - ''*walking over to Varshk* Good to have you back, my friend! How did the ULE treat you?'' Varshk - No better than they were treating the Asgord. Director - ''There's the Varshk I know! Welcome home, buddy!''

Varshk spent most of his time that day wading through other intelligence agents that were welcoming him back. He finally made it to his office, a roomy space with a state-of-the-art computer and numerous file cabinets. The Federation must've really shown their work here if they can get this many people excited over me, he mused to himself. Indeed, the Federation had. The mission was off to a great start.

At the end of the day, Varshk retired to the agent quarters, which were contained inside the actual agency itself. He was forced to try to lull himself to sleep with Kekta and Hekta playing in the background. He had never learned to like the duo, as much as he was trained to during his cultural lesson before the mission. Nevertheless, he coped with it, and soon welcomed the sweet embrace of sleep as the sun disappeared over the horizon of Horehronie.

Discovering the Newfound Cult
Growing suspicious of the recent religious upheaval in the Kormorian Theocratic state, the Inquisition had dispatched two of it's Inquisitors, Draevus and Randarus, to investigate and appraise the new religion. Upon arriving on the planet Gvazd, wearing civillian attire, they were searched by the starport authority. When a guard noticed Draevus wore pendant of Drakon's wings the guard shouted at him before pulling it off. After the other guard confirmed there was nothing incriminating on the communicators or datapads they were carrying they were sent to a Xaa to have their minds read, their inquisition training. given bracelets to monitor what they did before being let out into the city. Both of them decided it would be best to investigate a temple, when they approached a half-finished temple they were approached by Za'erian priest standing outside.

Draevus - These buildings look like they're half-finished, or they're just being refurbished. Za'erien - ''Yes, we are done with the Ayrai'Shikua, they killed our commanders and they hate us. Hail Antediluvian.'' Randarus - ''Antediluvian? As in the Cyrannian emperor?'' Za'erien - Of course, who else? Draevus - Antediluvian is just a man, as far as we know there's nothing that special about him. Za'erien - Pffft, that's what YOU say.

They were interrupted when a Katorg approached Draevus, he was in a bad mood.

Katorg - ''Stop. Now.'' Drevus - Don't tell me: I said something heretical. Katorg - ''Yes. Now stop.'' Randarus - Perhaps we just need to be enlightened. Katorg - You want to study our religion? Draevus - Not knowing the entirety of others' beliefs is a known cause of religious intolerance, we wish to know more. Katorg - *Laughs* Very well, come to the library.

The Katorg took them to a library where row-upon-row of books on the Xhodocto sat gathering dust, after a brief ouburst of fustration he finds a book titled The Ways of Antediluvian. Looking at all the books Draevus was impressed, upon learning no-one was really interested in the books anymore he hinted that the Inquisition would be very interested, upon accepting the book Draevus was curious once more.

Draevus - ''Thank you. They say every faith has an origin, is yours in this book by any chance?'' Katorg - ''One of his acolytes enlightened us through a mass broadcast. That book contains his morals.'' Randarus - This could be the very thing we are looking for, how much? Katorg - 20 Iktos, around 180 Kron.

Both of them were in shock at the price, 180 Kron was equivilent to 4500 Miminan credits (enough to buy a mid-end electronics system) but with an Inquisition-backed wallet they agreed since the Komorians would not change the price.

After purchasng the book they headed to a completed temple to Anediluvian. Blending in with the crowd they stood at the edges of the room, rather displeased of the colossal stature to Antediluvian that stood in the middle of the auditorium, the words "Praise Antediluvian" inscribed in Cyrannian basic at the base. The lights of the main chamber dimmed and a Takork priest stood in front of the stature, clearing his throat.

"Propsperity and power, that is what awaits us in the glorious lives we have today, under the serenity and guidance of Lord Antediluvian. Together, we will rise as we become one with Antediluvian's blessing! We are Antediluvian's chosen people! We are his faithful servants, and we know Antediluvian is 100% perfect. Once we die, in the afterlife we will attain perfection! We will be prosperous, we will be all-mighty. Bliss will only be present in the minds of Antediluvian's worshippers, as the others, specially the SSZ Traitors, and Zhormandrevus himself, will be casted into Ayrai'Shikua Hell! And every rebel who stands before the false god Zhromandrevus will be met with a fate so harsh they'll wish they were never created!"

The priest's verses were broekn up by cheers from the congregation. Both of the inquisitors stared at each other as this went on for another 45 minutes, horrified that not only did this seem more like a rally than a congregation but the priest had promised omnipotence in death and dmnation for any unbelievers. When they finally returned to the spaceport, bewildered at what they saw, theguard returned Draevus' pendant, which he accepted with a scowl. After their bracelets were removed the shuttle took off to return to imperial space. As they journeyed home Draevus sat reading the book they had bought while Ranardus was pasing about the room.

Draevus - We should be concerned about on these people, this acolyte sounds like a modern-day messiah. Randarus - Looking at their tech the GEC could convincingly make themselves look like gods, after all there is a very large technology gap. Draevus - Look at this: "The messiah came to the Lord's court, with clothing fitting of a god, and caused the guards to explode." Draevus - ''Teleportation and spontaneous combustion are possible with the right tech... but how sudden it ocurred could not be an anti- or hypermatter reaction.'' Draevus - ''But that statue... That's just pathetic.'' Randarus - ''What are you talking about? Most monasteries portray murals of Drakon and we ocassionaly get gold-embossed carvings on ceilings.'' Drawevus - At least we don't pray to them. Randarus - ''We are to cast an impartial eye. I'm more concerned that they actively promote the philoophy that agnostics and such are condemned to hell for the Aryai'Shikua!'' Randarus - ''And then there is the stuff that says they will be allmighty in heaven. Saying you will be granted the powers of a god in heaven is just... pathetic! You're drawing people in with promises of power!'' Draevus - Okay so what do you think the Inquisition should do? Ranardus - ''Perhaps they just need guidance, they recently emerged from civil war because of doubt over demon worship. This violent past could have tainted their views of this new 'god' of theirs.'' Randarus - ''It sounds like they hit Antediluvian bang-on to me. The man's a devious git, I can tell.'' Draevus - ''I suppose other than that it's not too bad. We'll inform the inner circle to keep watch on them. If this acolyte's actions are to be believed this whole religion could have been engineered by the emperor to take advantage of these zealots, remember the information we were forwarded from the RIA about these 'acolytes'?'' Randarus - ''Yeah, yeah I remember. We'll let the circle decise what to do wtih this.''

Scaling Up
Leondius Drevex, who had been posted as the Imperium's executive admiral in the Kraw Galaxy sat in his office in the battlestation above Alvedinus Prime, tossing a rubber ball between his hands. A high pitched bleep touched his ears, repeating every three seconds. Exhaling he returned the ball to his desk before activating the intercom. The femenine voice of his receptionist was fed through a speaker, telling him that the lord-admiral wanted to speak to him. Leondius agreed and the holoemitter in his ceiling projected an image of Larnus in the middle of his room.

Leondius - ''Lord Admiral! To what do I owe the pleasure?'' Larnus - ''Little that is good. I'm sure you've heard the news of the Kraw Empire's new allies?'' Leondius - ''Urgh, I know. And yesterday irecieved a report that there were a large number of Imperial warships ariving in the galaxy.'' Larnus - That's what i wanted to talk to you about, the Security Council is concerned that in the event of armed conflict we would quickly lose the colonies. Leondius - ''Damn-right they should be concerned! You left us with a token navy and NOW you want to step up? About void-forsaken time if you ask me.''

Leondius picked up his ball again, tossing it between his hands and interested in what Larnus was to say. Larnus clutched his hands in front of him and inhaled deeply.

Larnus - We're dispatching four battlefleets to your clocation, along with TNSS Shivarus 

Leondias's eyes widened, rather shocked at what Larnus was offering, his claws dug into the ball, leaving four small holes.

Leondius - ''Begging your pardon lord-admiral... but isn't the Shivarus a Warlord-class?'' Larnus - Yes it is. Leondius - ''I... I am... honoured... But why a Warlord?'' Larnus - If the Emperor ever declares war you would be the first to know since you have essentially become the frontline, Admiral.

Leondius' claws dug deeper into his ball, he gritted his teeth knowing that the fate of the Imperium rested with him. Larnus then activated a hologram showing the Imperius Leader.

Larnus - ''They simply call him the Imperius Leader, if anything this is the man who will be in charge. the RIA took notice of how he was the one Kies allied with when sent to the Kraw Empire and is considered the Emperor's right-hand.'' Leondius - Is there anything we know about him? Larnus - ''Not much, from what we know the Basileus generally obscure their leaders' identities. Whatever the GEC is doing here you can be sure he would have some involvement in it.'' Leondius - I am grateful for the council's dispatch. Larnus - ''I'm glad to hear. Remember that Warlords are like platinum, we can only deploy so many at a time so take very good care of it.'' leondias - ''Oh I will sir, I will. Imperium Eternal''

Larnus nnodded and ended the transmission at his end. Leondius sat in the empty room, he looked at his hand to see his fingers embedded in the ball and used his other hand to ull thewm out. As he placed the ball neatly on the table he claspted his hands together and rested his elbows on the table, a proud grin spread across his face as the idea that he was now in command of one of the most powerful warships the Draconis had ever designed.

Days later he looked out of the window of his office to see the new fleet arriving, the scale of the Shivarus made all the other ships - even the 2-km battleships look like toy boats. He (never turly understanding true difference in size) dropped his jaw in awe - he suddnely felt very important.

Return of the Blue Imps
"What do you mean they are back?!"

At the Milky Way Galaxy, the had heard the news about the reformation of the FRA. The Gros were one of the most cruel participants of the Asgord Genocide, having not only murdered, but also enslaved and brainwashed millions of Asgords. Now the FRA was back, and was expecially angered.

Calling his highest general,, Gnorvi started to plot what he never expected to do: return to the Kraw Galaxy. Gnorvi - I though our allies of the ULE had extincted these weaklings years ago. Kolger - According to my research, the survivors were secluded in a Federation and then were fred some time after by one of these...Kraw. Gnorvi - ''So there is a species called the same as the galaxy? How silly.'' Kolger - ''Indeed. And this same Kraw has been turned into emperor, and he is now plotting against our ally!'' Gnorvi - What? Kolger - He plans to kick the ULE out of the galaxy, sir.

Gnorvi respected very few aliens, and the Tralor were among these few. In these years they were allied, the Gros had a considerable growth due to their trading and slave enchanging.

Gnorvi - ''In this case, we have two objectives. Our primary one is to send this infernal republic back to the Stone Age it belongs once again. And our secondary one is to aid the ULE, if they need it. But they are more powerful than us, I doubt they would need assistance.'' Kolger - Understood, your majesty. Gnorvi - ''Now go. Get more Asgordian slaves. Make them pay for being so stupidly weak!'' Kolger and his fleet travelled to the Kraw Galaxy, where they started to build a space station which would serve as their headquarters. The Gros were back, and ready to fight again...

Kies Prepares
03/00/408 KRE. Kies had faith in his fleet and in the Tyrekians, hoping that tommorow's mission will be a success. Kies was anxious for the battle, and was so proud of what he was about to do he put himself to lead the Kraw Forces against the ULE. But first, Kies had one last thing to do, before advancing towards ULE territory.

He entered his Mega-Ship, a vastly built state of the art massive Kraw ship. It was large to Kraw standards, and Kies thought it would be useful in defeating the ULE. He entered the control room of the ship. Inside, he reached for the transmission controls. There, he typed in the ULE's Kraw Federation Code, 00-099, and awaited to send out a message to them. Kies said with a serious voice:

"I'm giving your people one last chance, Aoblix - Retreat from the Kraw Galaxy or face our wrath. Your people have no place in our Galaxy, you are a security threat!"

The ULE replied swiftly, with an irritated tone:

"We are not going anywhere. Our claims in the Kraw where created under a lawful contract so if you perform any military action against us you are acting unlawfully therefore making the contract null and void leaving it perfectly lawful for us to invade this pitiful galaxy once again."

To Kies, the words of the ULE resumed to one thing: The ULE had rejected Kies's last offer. Kies didn't bother to listen to the fact that the ULE would normally not be a threat, Kies was blind to his goal of Galactic security. He powered up his Mega-Ship, and alongside his fleets, they used Hyperspace to reach the Tyrekian Kraw Galaxy Colonies, where they would pick up the Tyrekian fleets.

Things are going to get ugly.

Another invasion at hand
While Kies was heading towards the ULE, the Kraw government picked Inhraahk Dahei by an unanimous vote to take charge of government affairs until Kies returned. Inhraahk is a military official in the Kraw Empire, and used to be 2nd to Kies - Until Kies became Emperor. This gave him the opportunity to become supreme commander, which used to be Kies's old job, though Kies enforces it from time to time.

Inhraahk was chosen by the government because he seemed to be the best man for the job, and understood Kies's policies perfectly. Inhraahk was honored with this task, though he had work to do. He moved out of the palace tower and traveled 50 Km into the Kraw Galaxy defense center, near Yorg, Horehronie. There, he walked towards the tactics center, getting glares from other officials along the way.

They were worried about Kies's policies, which if they even slipped by a bit, could mean the end of the Galaxy and its people. Inhraahk discarded the glares as he walked forwards and through corridors until he opened the doors to the Tactics center, being welcomed by 2 other Commanders. They were greeting Inhraahk with the usual clashing of hands, a common military greeting. All of a sudden, things started getting more serious, and the conversation began.

Inhraahk - "So, we are here today to discuss the next phase of our plans, as we know, Kies is heading for the Brood, and he will be victorious. I will lead the Kraw forces in an invasion of the Brood colonies."

A Tyrekian commander approached him. Her name was Taskea Vaski, and received multiple distinctions in the Tyrek Empire for her deeds, which go as far as saving a whole colony from a rebellious squad. She was determined to win the war against the brood for her empire, however, she pratically has no allegiance to the Kraw - She just wants land for the Tyrekians.

Taskea - "Indeed. Knowing Zazanes, they're more accustomed to Infantry fights, which means we must avoid the ground." Inhraahk - "That I can understand, sir-" Taskea - "Do you mind? I'm a woman!" Inhraahk - "I'm sorry, gender diffrences are hard for me when it comes to Tyrekians... Anyways, what we need is a strong space fleet. We'll need size and quality above numbers." Taskea - "I have access to many powerful ships. Dalkers, Vsisos, all over 1 Km long and with black hole missiles and disintegrators, and also some of our newer technology, such as hyperspace missiles." Inhraahk - "Good." Another Kraw stood up, his name was Tal. He is a tactician, known for making tactics against the Iteok in many occasions. Tal - "Note that their ships are powerful too, just as strong as the stupid reptiles as well! We'll need a better EM Missile, one that can penetrate their shields... Maybe this one."

He then showed blueprints for a smaller, but more effective EM Missile, designed to fry more powerful technologies, and has been tested in some Tyrekian ships, and succeeded.

Tal - "Like it?" Taskea - "Yes." Inhraahk - "We'll need this. So, we will begin the invasion in 7 days. Here's to a perfect invasion!"

And thus, the Commanders signed off, preparing for the upcoming invasion of the Brood of War.

Dancing with Shadows
Kies was on board his ship, next to ULE territory waiting to invade. He entered his bedroom, a metallic but sophisticated box. He set the temperature to a Kraw ambient temperature, cold enough for a human to clothe itself heavily. He muttered to himself about the tiring day he experienced, and sat down to his desk, grabbed a pad and a stylus. He then inscribed:

"We, as Kraw, will not be tolerated to be punching bags anymore. We have had enhough, we are oppressed people, we will simply not wait for our destruction.8 Years of torture, similar to the likes of Tek-Negamal 2, awaited the Kraw species for a long time. It ends today. We Kraw shall rise again as a major power, as we did in 97 KRE, when Emperor Kimera began unifying the Galaxy. We were great then, we will be great once more."

During that time, Kies grew increasingly aware of a tall, skeletal shadowy figure in the background, with the very shadows it was composed of emanating like steam. It was reading a newstablet, sat comfortably in a chair and casually flicking through it. The shadowed figure then said; "My, the Kraw Galaxy is not doing well at all.".

Kies was heavily frightened. He turned like a blur and slowly suttered - "Who...who are you?"

The figure put forward a question.

"Let that be your decision - a friend or a foe?"

"Preferably a Friend, I have too many enemies."

"Then I am a friend."

The figure continued, its fingers wrapped around the tablet.

"The Kraw Galaxy is falling apart, Kies. Billions of lives are being risked and your decisions are getting on the bad side of nearly every living thing outside of Kraw - which is to say everything else."

Kies just wanted peace.

"Your methods...kicking out races in the Kraw Galaxy is angering everyone because it's not in your power to. Creating a war you cannot handle."

The figure stood, and towered over Kies, almost doubling or maybe even tripling his height. Kies closed the distance between themselves and said:

"I have Antediluvian on my side. The reason why I'm kicking those empires out is because THEY ARE A THREAT!" It breathed, its eyes glowed brighter, an ominous white. Then, it walked over to read what Kies wrote just a minute ago. It then turned halfway to Kies;

"Antediluvian? Antediluvian is known to me, but is he an ally of yours?"

Kies replied affirmatively. The figure asked the same question, Kies replied again, albeit hesitating.

The figure then sat down in the chair Kies was sitting in, and read the notes more.

"They are indeed a threat, but they're beyond your control. Have you ever heard of 'delusions of grandeur', Emperor?"

"No."

"Belief in having more control than you really do."

Kies was uncertain whether he was being insulted or it was an answer.

"I have control over my Galaxy." The figured swivelled on the chair towards Kies.

"That's the thing. Half of the empires in the galaxy are more powerful than the combination of the Kraw, Iteok, Asgord and Tahar."

Kies rested his claws on the desk.

"Tyrekians."

"...They could destroy you in a heartbeat and many others would like to as well."

The figure continued in a quieter tone:

"I heard the Xhodocto were roaming the Kraw Galaxy as well...just wanting to end existence here..."

Kies heard the name Xhodocto before.

"What? The ones who destroyed Ka'tenes?"

"And the ones who were responisble for deaths uncountable...twenty and four years ago."

Kies then had full understanding of the conversation and shouted at the top his voice that Andromed had doomed the Kraw Galaxy. The figure still continued in the dark voice:

"Not necessarily. If I said, the Xhodocto were willing to fend off the enemies of your person, and in exchange for something small, what would you say?"

At this point, Kies was grasping the desk tightly and his eyes were partially closed. He was panting, and palpitating -

"I'd... agree, as long as the Galaxy isn't harmed." "The Xhodocto's offer is the life of one Kraw for the protection for the Kraw Galaxy." Kies heartily accepted the deal. The figure was confused to see that Kies was not bashing down the door begging to get out of the room under fear of death. The figure then stood again and faced a blank wall, half turning to Kies again -

"Before I leave, I will leave you with this. What if the Xhodocto do destroy your enemies...and take someone close to you?"

The figure then phased into the wall, and disappeared. His presence left the room. Kies started to breathe heavily again, and paced around the room, talking to himself at an erratic pace.

The Anor Krawgíl War


A shuttle touched down on the Imperial Capital Planet of, deep within the. A hooded figure stepped out and made his way to a door on the opposite side of the landing platform, entering the doorway, he made his way down the cavernous halls of the Palace of the Empire, eventually coming to majestic central throne room. When he entered, he bowed to the Emperor, who was looking outside at the sprawling city below.

The Imperius Leader rose to his feet and looked at his Emperor. With that, the Imperius Leader gathered a huge fleet and headed straight for the Kraw territories in Anor Krawgíl.
 * Emperor Antediluvian: Ah, the Imperius Leader. I have been expecting you. Rise.
 * What is your will, my master?
 * Emperor Antediluvian: With Cyrannus well and truly under Imperial rule, it is my duty to ensure that we tame the barbarious galaxies outside the Cyrannia Cluster.
 * Imperius Leader: What of the Quadrants, master? Surely they should be the first on our list?
 * Emperor Antediluvian: All in good time. Believe me when I tell you that Rambo Nation will fall sooner than you think.
 * Imperius Leader: Very good, my lord.
 * Emperor Antediluvian: However, I have my mind set on Anor Krawgíl. Its inhabitants are disgruntled with the established powers of the Gigaquadrant and our recent alliance with them is sure to win them to our favour.
 * Imperius Leader: The Kraw Emperor seeks our aid in ousting the United Lanat Empire and the Brood of War from his galaxy in exchange for Imperial colonization. I was unclear on how to proceed, such empires could be beneficial in the future.
 * Emperor Antediluvian: Perhaps, perhaps. Still, our plans for the Anor Krawgíl are of utmost importance, and I don't intend on anything getting in the way.
 * Imperius Leader: What of the meddlers? The Tybusen fools and the Draconis Inquisition.
 * Emperor Antediluvian: The Tybusen are labouring under the illusion that they are at war with us and the Inquisition will be chasing false leads. Everything is proceeding as planned.
 * Imperius Leader: Shall I lead the campaign in Anor Krawgíl, master?
 * Emperor Antediluvian: Yes. Go there at once. Speak with Kies, but do not act without my direct order. Do you understand?
 * Imperius Leader: I shall leave at once, master.

A Question of Security


While patrolling Imperial territory in Anor Krawgíl, the, high commander of the Empire's forces in the galaxy received a transmission from an approaching ship. A diplomatic ship owned by. The Imperius Leader allowed the transmission and a hologram of Kies appeared on the arm of his command chair.


 * Imperius Leader: Greetings, Emperor of the Kraw. Do you have a problem?
 * Kies: Yes, I am here to discuss Kraw Galaxy security. May I dock with your ship?
 * Imperius Leader: But of course.

However, unbeknownst to the Imperius Leader, Kies brought along a guest,, the infamous petter, as Kies needed someone to calm him down, and he realized that Asgordians are the best at doing that to Kraw. The two departed their ship and were escorted by two guards to the bridge of the Imperius Leader's Star Destroyer.


 * Imperius Leader: So, what is it you wish to discuss?
 * Kies: I'm here to discuss ways we can enhance Kraw Galaxy security.
 * Lezia: Awwwww, you are so cute!

Just as Lezia was about to lay her hand on the Imperius Leader's head, he interrupts her.


 * Imperius Leader: My dear, please constrain yourself. This is a serious matter.
 * Lezia: Awwwwww...
 * Kies: Quiet!
 * Lezia: Ok.

The Imperius Leader rises from his chair, his expression one of deep thought and sorrow.


 * Imperius Leader: Now, the Emperor believed something like this would happen. This is nothing short of xenophobia at the hands of the extragalactic empires.
 * Kies: Then why do they hate us?
 * Imperius Leader: I believe they fear what the galaxy may become once it grows greater than ever.
 * Kies: Really?
 * Imperius Leader: Why else would they send you death threats, my friend?
 * Kies: Indeed, they picked this time because we're weak!
 * Imperius Leader: I just had a thought. Perhaps the Empire can come to an arrangement with the Kraw Federation. If you would agree that Anor Krawgíl could become an Imperial protectorate, it would go a great deal to ensure your galaxy's future success.

Kies looked at the Imperius Leader in confusion. However, this was anticipated by him, the citizens of Anor Krawgíl valued their independence, and yet their reliance on the Empire has grown greatly in the previous months.


 * Kies: Protectorate? ... If the Kraw Federation can still have their political independence, we'll accept.
 * Imperius Leader: Splendid. This agreement will bring your great galaxy into the Imperial fold, while your independence will remain untouched.
 * Lezia: Oh, yay! Can I pet you now?
 * Imperius Leader: Oh, but you're on your way back now my dear. Pleasure doing business with you, Kies. Expect the Emperor to contact you soon. To formalize our agreement.
 * Kies Very well. Thank you!

Kies and Lezia were escorted back to their ship were it departed from the Imperius Leader's Star Destroyer. Kies felt extremely happy, soon the Kraw Galaxy will be put on the map as a major political force. Meanwhile, back on the Star Destroyer, the Imperius Leader contacted his master.


 * Imperius Leader: Your will has been completed, my master.
 * Emperor Antediluvian: Excellent. Everything is proceeding as planned.

Infiltration


"I answer to your question Ranom, my next target is the unorganized mess of impolitic pond scum, called the Kraw Federation."

- The Dictator

The Dictator stood in a large lit room shaking hands with the Tyrenne leader called Ranom. With the Rotatcid and Tyrennes joining together, the Dictator's establishment of a major Kraw galaxy superpower was certain. The major three nations of the Rotatcid Alliance were ready to launch a strike on the Kraw Federation to assert dominance over the unified empires.


 * The Dictator: Now, we will covertly attack the nearest Kraw colony, planet Abhorik.
 * Advisor Tragor: Shall I send in my legions sir?
 * The Dictator: No, there will be no need for that. We will insert a spy onto the planet who will disable all of their communications with the rest of the empire. Then, we will attack.
 * Adviser Tragor: Remember sir, the Kraw Emperor Kies is a security monger. He will have the colony well defended. It will not be easy.
 * Adviser Ranom: You need not worry about that. I have some schematics of weak points in the defenses to breach. I shall send the my best agent twomorrow.
 * The Dictator: Good, good. Soon, the Federation will know my power...





The next day, Adviser Ranom dispatched his finest agent, Coro'Emalutso infiltrate the Kraw-Tyrenne colony called Abhorik. It was a small collected city with a relatively large population in the middle of a medium-sized island in Abhorik's largest ocean. The city had a population of a few thousand, but it housed a base for the Kraw Federation's outer rim communications. Underground, there was a large base with hundreds of Kraw soldiers. If the communications were disconnected, the Kraw would lose all contact with the outer rim in a 20pc radius of the colony. So, naturally, it was well protected. That radius would give the plenty of room to amass a larger army to openly attack the nearby Kraw-Arm Colonies. He sneaked through the city streets without notice, as he looked like any normal Tyrenne. His emotionally unstable nature made it difficult for him to restrain himself as he felt the urge to attack the passing Kraw citizens and Tyrenne emigrants. He made his way towards the central hall in the middle of the city and took the one of the elevators down to the lowest level, which contained the orbit defense and communications controls. There, two Kraw guards attempted to stop him, but he simply used his hidden blades to kill them both immediately. Then he approached the main computer and deactivated its defenses and communications. His personal ship then emerged in the city and teleported him onto it just before the alarm sirens went off and hundreds of soldiers flooded into the comms room.

When the spy returned to the Rotatcid space station, The Citadel, he reported back to his masters.
 * Coro'Emalutso: It is done, my lord.
 * The Dictator: Good good. Send in the First Impassive Fleet to capture the planet. Then we shall gather more races to our cause, and attack the Kraw Federation.
 * Unknown Voice: Ah. The plots of conquest are music to my audio-preceptors.
 * Adviser Tragor: What was that? Who's there?
 * Unknown Voice: It is I, AI 21 Dominant Whisper. I joined your cause after the Dictator's scientists so graciously repaired me after being found on a barren planet.

A small orb illuminating the room with blue light, flew in and looked at the small group.


 * 21 Dominant Whisper: My fellow AIs are being repaired as we speak, and the other six will be at your service in a matter of days.

Shortly after the spy left Abhorik, The Dictator's fleet arrived and entered the planet's atmosphere. The small fleet, consisting of two Consumption-Class Frigates and four Tempest-Class Destroyers.

Ammassing
Coming soon...

All According to Plan
Date: 04/00/408 KRE

Mahedore watched through a mental link what was going on in Azakom, the first world to be infected with the virus Mahedore brought upon the Tahars. He, most importantly, looked at the target of the Vial he sent 3 days earlier, containing the virus. The host was carefully selected. He was a door to door salesman. Tahars usually purchase most things online, but sometimes, these salesmen can incentivate the purchase or trial of certain obscure products, since these are highly overshadowed online. He went door to door, every apartment in every building in his neighboorhood, trying to sell his products, but 98% of the time getting denied by the people living there. However, what he didn't know is that he was spreading a virus throughout the population. Even without touching the host, just breathing near the host can lead to infection, making it a very spread out virus. And only Mahedore knows the cure. At one point, the salesman, named Hagkus, started to show more agressivity in his job, and started to shout and yell at him. He then got a transmission from his workplace. They told him to leave his workpost for today, as he is showing abnormal amounts of stress. As soon as he got the message, Hagkus left the building in anger, and walked home, in anger.

No Tahar knew where his stress was coming from, but they decided to wait a day. However, that would become a bad idea eventually...

Kies's Fated Assault
When the Delpha Coalition of Planets had vanished, the denziens of the Kraw galaxy believed, mostly with relief, that the DCP had been destroyed. Their return was at first marked with skepticism by the Tahar, and as an omen by the more religious nations. The Kraw themselves were horrified by their return although not enough to dislike the new Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, who only formed shortly before its rebirth of a Republic and in its last act saved the Delpha Coalition of Planets from the collapsing scaffold of the pocket universe.

As the DCP began to re-settle, Kies believed an initial attack would prove victorious for his forces, and would frighten the DCP from ever touching "his" galaxy again. He sent a force of 50 warships, led by commander Dorhnahik. For a Tier 4 Empire they were formidible, bristling with singularity slingers and death rays, left overs from what the Tokzhalan Empire had once traded them with. Unfortunately for the ships, they never even touched DCP space. The Milky Way galaxy was actually so crammed with alien civilisations the Kraw had not anticipated, blundering straight into recently claimed Grox territory, and after merging with the Borg, had become a threat powerful enough to endanger almost any Tier 1 civilisation. The fleet put up a good fight, but unfortunatly the Grox were now adapted and impervious to death rays and had tactics to keep the singularity torpedoes out of harms way. The ships were hunted for three days. The botched assualt only brought more fear of other galaxies, and shortly after, the DCP declared war on Kies.

The DCP were once allies with the Kraw, they believed they had potential as representitives, but they had a lack of understanding foreign relations. The DCP before resorted to an assualt on their space industry, and issuing "education". This is where the hatred began. But the DCP's presence had never actually left the galaxy, in the form of a self-replicating biobot, the nanites mimicked the neurons of different species, but planting a signal which the DCP could use to watch. Only the MSP knew of this, and spread a conspiracy that the DCP could actually control the Kraw's motor functions and mindset. Were the DCP able to control an entire galaxy? Time would tell.

Enter the Consortium
The Consortium was a loose syndicate of like-minded Tier 5 and 4 empires with the soul-purpose in stopping DCP expansion in the Milky Way, they were founded centuries before as the DCP spread its influence around the Milky Way, after the defeat of the Grox, there was much hope, but they were dashed when the DCP stole the Galactic core for themselves. The Consortium were never a threat to the DCP, but their assymetrical warfare meant it wasn't always easy for the DCP to hunt them to extinction. Long believed to have disbanded, the Consortium came out of the shadows after the DCP's genocide of the Empire of Halloway, with an offer of membership. Alliance with the Kraw, Tahar and Iteok soon followed.