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)

Subplots

 * The Zraima Rebellion, by Irskaad
 * Beacon in the Void, by Bio21
 * Battle of New Ramhall, by 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 enemies 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 enemies 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.

Departure to the Quadrants
stood at the bridge of his newly constructed flagship, the Exactor, holding position directly in front of the Quadrantian-Cyrannian Wormhole, the only entrance point into the. The last attempted invasion by the Empire on the Quadrants ended in failure, though the was confident that his fleet would prevail. The Imperial Fleet at the Battle of Angforst was underequipped with Republic weaponry, while his was armed to the brim with weaponry never before seen in the Cyrannia Cluster. However, Zillum looked outside the viewscreen and to his anger, the Exactor was the only ship that had arrived. Suddenly, hundreds of both Imperial Star Destroyers and Venator Star Destroyers dropped out of hyperspace all around Zillum's flagship. Zillum smirked, it was only a matter of time.

Ten minutes passed and the captains of the various Star Destroyers contacted Zillum, asking when they should enter the wormhole. Zillum informed them that he was awaiting confirmation from the Emperor himself. Suddenly, a Trooper walked up the Zillum and told him that the Emperor demanded to speak with Zillum. When Zillum entered the holochamber, he bowed as the holographic image of Emperor Antediluvian appeared. The Emperor simply smiled, telling his Supreme Commander that the time to invade the Quadrants had begun and to wipe out all resistance. The hologram then vanished and Zillum overcome with excitement, or rather the closest emotion a Mortalitas could feel, sent a transmission to all ships in the fleet... Onward for the Empire!

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...