[b]Sol[/b]
The Imperial flagship and its fleet was completely destroyed by the combined attack, causing the portal to fluctuate and close. Apparently, the flagship generated it. Meanwhile, the turrets abducting human and Abh citizens from Mars were allowed to continue, the inhabitants knowing what was happening. Every defense platform was pointed at the Chaos buildup, charging for a massive shot. Knowing the Triarians could handle Mars, the [i]Starfire[/i] sent out a message across the system.

"When I said we would win that battle, it wasn't meant to encourage. I was being perfectly literal, there is no path in which we lost that battle. Another one begins over another world, and a victory at that battle will mean the end of this short war. All ships that are willing to comply! Chart a course for Equiis, as fast as your drives can take you!"

[b]Equiis Orbit[/b]
Another portal opened above Equiis, and a relatively small fleet of ships exited it. However, their size made up for their numbers. There were a hundred heavy cruisers, escorting a gigantic, dagger-shaped starship bristling with weaponry. A single message was sent to the world below, showing only slightly more mercy than normal.

"This is Emperor Fergus McClain of the Earth Empire, you will surrender your nation and by extension this galaxy to us immediately or else it will be wiped from existence."