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Grand Admiral Sayall stood on the bridge of the [i]Firebrand[/i] looking out the transparisteel window at his fleet that had amassed over the snowy world of Toola. The meeting with the Imperial Admiralty had gone better than even he had expected, and the entire Admiralty was on board with his plan to retake the galaxy from the Empire’s sworn enemy, the treasonous Republic. 

“Sir, we are ready to make the jump to hyperspace on your order.” Captain Darklighter said as she stepped beside him.

“For generations our people have been relegated to the wastelands of the unknown regions while our enemies, the very beings who sent us into exile took our worlds. They took our homes while we were left to rot.” Sayall said without looking away from the viewport.

“I’m well aware of what we’ve gone through at the hands of the Republic, Sir.” She said cautiously, not wanting to earn her superior’s scorn.

“Our history. Yes.” Sayall said with a chuckle. “It was a great injustice, what befell the Empire, forcing us from the core, from the civilized galaxy. We have suffered greatly at the hands of the Republic.” Sayall spat the name of his sworn enemy with disdain.

Sayall and Captain Darklighter stood quietly for several beats before Sayall finally turned to face the captain.

“But we have quite the opportunity before us. According to my source within the Republic, several systems are on the verge of breaking away from the control of the Republic, because they feel that it represents their interests any longer, nor can it offer them sufficient protection.” Sayall told her.

“I understand, Sir.” Darklighter said.

“In fact, according to my source, at this very moment the Republic is sending an envoy to the Rodians to dissuade them of this opinion. This is why we are going to go there ourselves to show these systems just how correct their assessments are. We will go to Rodia, eliminate the envoy and take the planet ourselves, and thus announce our return to the galaxy. Then system after system will return to the Empire, and the Republic will be no more. Very soon, my dear Captain, a great injustice will be undone, and the Empire will make those who wronged us pay for their transgressions.” Sayall said with certainty. “Captain, you may prepare for the jump.”

“Yes sir.” Captain Darklighter said. “For the Empire.” She finished as she turned to walk away.

“For the Empire.” Sayall said in agreement, watching as the stars began to stretch into lines as the [i]Firebrand[/i] and the rest of the fleet made the jump into hyperspace.