[center][h2]Argatha, March Command gathering[/h2][/center]
The large amphitheater was abuzz with activity as the March Command all found their respective seating. All were murmuring over the sudden calling of the full session, as down on the floor of the amphitheater even the High command was finding their seating in the first row. Death guard patrolled the center of the room and its perimeters as Legios were posted around all doors and walkways. Already in his seat in the middle of the first row Aventus crossed his arms as he looked over the open speaking floor in front of him, good outcome or bad this was certainly going to be entertaining. As most began to find their seats, the Legios slammed the bottom of their Nano-halberds on the floor, producing a loud bang that had the desired effect of silencing the assembled commands and hurrying those who were still chatting to their seats. Aventus rose and strode to the center of the floor as the lights began to dim in the room "Greetings esteemed commanders of the March, and those of High Command. I assure you this will be a short, but eventful session nonetheless. So lets begin shall we?" Aventus scanned the crowd in the failing light "As such I yield the floor to Executis James Conrad of the Dominion. May he be heard." 

With that the dominus returned to his seat, his form being lost in the new dark of the room. What would greet James as he entered the room would be the floor of the amphitheater bathed in a bright light, with the seats being obscured in total black, only broken up by the occasional glow from a Legios visor. This dichotomy created the illusion that the, already large, room streached out much farther than it actually did.

James merely smiled as he looked at what he precieved as the crowd in the darkness. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I am here to speak about a potential alliance between our two grand nations. Firstly, the Dominion would like to open trade relations. Secondly, a Defensive pact in which case either nation is attacked the other should join them. Finally, we'd be honored to allow the Varangian Remnants a place on the Humans own home-world of Earth." James then took a moment looking out into the crowd of which he could see little. "If anyone has concerns of these please tell me and I'd be happy to address them."

The crowded room remained silent as they digested what was said, until a voice spoke up. It reverberated around the room, impossible to pin down in the dark "This Dominion of yours is powerful, yet unpopular amongst those who you would rule. I do not believe that we would be alone in voicing a concern in this, especially if Faust would crown himself emperor."

James stood silent for a moment processing to think of a response to it. "Those we rule are Humans. Every human within the Dominion is protected and lives a lavish style. What I believe you are referring to are the Aliens. We merely treat them as they were treated within the old Imperium being 2nd class citizens and not having equal rights. However some of them who become to much must be punished and as such as used in an appropriate way." James then stood for a moment letting it sink it before continuing. "Our aliens are at least treated with some respect unlike the Humans that live within Alorian Empire who murdered 11 humans who attempted to do the basic instinct to survive and leave their cursed empire. They are the reason we brought you this offer. They are the reason the Human Empires must unite against the alien threat that had already destroyed the imperium once. It can't happen again." Jame then smiled and crossed his arms before allowing other concerns to be addressed 

A quiet whisper crossed the room, but was quickly silenced as another voice spoke up from the crowd "We have traditions, namely a Writ from when the imperium was young. Tell us James of the Dominion, would these accords be met when this Faust of yours sits the throne, or are we merely pawns to be played and discarded at the whims of your ruler?" 

James slowly nodded before replying"If you recall the Varangians were the most loyal and fiercest warriors within the Imperium. I do believe if the Imperium was reformed and you provided the elite Guards to the Emperor that you would be most likely be granted your former status as it was in the days of the true Imperium." 

Once more a whisper rose up in the crowd, a dull roar as things were discussed. This continued for several seconds till the bang from halberds hitting the floor silenced them. With great care a voice rose up from the front rows, speaking slowly as if choosing its words very carefully "You certainly speak well, your words are well woven and paint a pretty picture. Idyllic some might say, a callback to days long sense passed. But this is not my concern, my concern relates to the first one voiced, but on a much broader scope. In dealing with you we make a powerful ally, but we also may burn many potential bridges and may make possible enemies from those not too distant. This is my concern, plain and simple, more than pretty promises of returning our purpose, why walk the path with you?"

"We are your best chance and closest ally. The Alorian Empire even now makes friends with their neighbors. They have already hunted humans and forced them into slavery.While we have made efforts to befriend both the Remnant and Mushashi Empire. The Humans must stick together. Otherwise the aliens will defeat us and every human will become 2nd class citizens if not worse. That is why you must join us." James said after putting his arms down. 

This time no murmur rose, no roar broke the silence. In its place was the simple sound of someone standing and walking forward and after only a moment the source of the sound showed itself. Dominus Aventus crossed his arms as he stared James in the eyes as he spoke evenly "One last concern then and think on this hard before you answer. Do you believe in Faust and the Dominion? Would you follow Faust to the ends of the galaxy and back, to whatever end?"

James nodded almost immediately "I would follow Faust to the very end. He is the true heir tot he Imperium and as such will one day rule all former Imperium Space." James said with a smile.

The Dominus nodded slowly "I see. I hope you are right." Turning to the crowd he looked out across the dark, as if he could see their faces and take stock from that. "We will stand with you, and perhaps we may yet find our purpose once more."