[h1][center]Outer solar system of planetary capital of Neu Sachsen[/center][/h1]

	The flagship Spirit of Vengeance an enormous dreadnought fabricated in the forges of donnerspeer and its dockyards a brand new ship just recently made its docks and outsides smoothed by the forges and its turrets and railguns make then impressive at close range but they are just the cream of the cake its Eplonyx energy cannon a blue lighted energy cannon that seems to take hold of most of the midship covered by its armor but its glow still visible the true shine of the flagship it's insignia painted on the armor of the ship two golden wolves the symbol of the Wenhausen.

	The flagship is accompanied by an armada of nearly 400 ships. The fleet consists of corvettes, cruisers, and a few battleships. The sensors detected a possible stealthy fleet approaching the sector in the command deck of the Spirit of vengeance a hologram of the solar system and its nearby worlds is being transmitted, the corridors and computers are crew by several people while some Ai controlled other parts majorly the point defense systems sitting in the captain chair sits an old man in his 60's. Admiral Hermman Rottenstein wearing an admiral uniform, medals shining on his right shoulder, and his cap laying on the seat on his right.

	“No ships detected yet captain, not even in Hyperspace detection we find” A boy in his twenties said, Hermman looked for a moment and then said “The fortress world of Speerwand reported that their scouts in warp detected a fleet that was able to bypass then before they disappeared. From their sensors they warned us and they think it's stealth army, a fleet of possibly several hundred elite ships, coming to Neu Saschen so keep on eye man, we might be close to a battle that will enter the history books” he leaned back to his chair as the crew gets quicker on their work he thinks for a moment how does a fleet of the dominion did not get caught by Speerwand the fortress planet can stop any major fleets and force it to go through it he though for a moment before his thoughts were stopped by his son saying.

	“Father…” Hermman looked to his right seeing his son standing next to him he then said “Yes Son?”. His son then said with a level of discipline in his voice “I don't see the reason why we should be in deep space. wouldn't it be better to keep hold of Neu sachsen and the capital?” Hermman faintly smiled, just enough to not let his son see and no one to see. He then said “the enemy fleet expects us to hide as well to be just like any rebellion; be on the defensive... Instead I decided to grab the best of the best, and take on the offensive. This is what our family is famed for son; bravery and honor...”

	“Captain! Unknown fleet approaching the system!” A lieutenant said as soon as he noticed the situation. Upon hearing the news, Hermman immediately raised himself from his seat and said “prepare the communications jammer, and order all ships of this fleet to enter red alert! All men to battle stations!” The room turned red, and the ship began to prepare its weapons. Together with the whole fleet, the battleships and the dreadnought beginning to charge their E.E.C’s, the lieutenant began a countdown for arrival as the number reached zero the comm jammer was activated and silence fell for a moment. A small dominion cruiser appeared leaving FTL. After a moment, a small fleet of 20 ships appeared, now forced to face an armada of 400 ships, simply standing in place.

	Hermman seeing the situation his expression was of confusion at first he then said “Any more coming?” a boy checking the radar then said “um no sir... nothing... just then… in here….” Hermman after a moment of silence sighted almost like if he was hearing a bad joke he then said “Liberate comms, we shall deliver to them an ultimatum” the crew soon started working after a few seconds the comms were open one person giving thumbs up for up.

	“This is the Flagship Spirit of Vengeance! Your forces entered Saxonian territory, you have 60 seconds to announce surrender or be faced with the might of Saxonians best!” Hermman said, sending a message to them after which Goring then said “did they just send really 20 ships to the heart of a state not expecting much resistance?”  Hermman sighted for a moment resting his head with his grizzly hair upon his hand he then said “They still think we are the same people, who left the Dominion in the exile… son” Goring turned to him Hermman than said “Please recite what you learned from the aftermath of the exile.” as Hermman talked he rose from his seat Goring looked confused and then said “Of Course... in the aftermath of the revolt and exile two things happened, first the followers of the nobles started forming our culture majorly due to incentives from the nobles the nobles, on the other hand, started…” as goring talked Hermman walked to the console of command in front of the captain's chair. As goring said he noticed what Hermman wanted him to talk about, a soldier raised his arm to Hermman to warn him of the time. Hermman quickly dismissed the soldier and nodded. He knew how much time had passed. Goring then continued by saying “...The nobility came to the conclusion that that being a noble means being… extraordinary in a way...” Hermman pressed some things in the console and an image of the E.E.C started charging was displayed. Goring continued “...and to be a noble one must not be born but earn such title and with it...” A series of lines began to be drawn into several ships, some leading to other ships. Goring continued then by saying “...and so the Saxon nobles came to a singular decision to be a member of a clan or dynasty you must distinguish yourself in a way that you shall become part of the clan.” As he finished that Hermman then said “precisely” He then hit a holographic button. The peacekeeper forces meanwhile, preparing their railguns and seeming to begin to charge their thrusters as Hermman Pressed he screamed “FIRE!!!”

	As the ship shaked by the hits, some of the railguns barely did anything more than minor scratches on the paint job; a flash of light illuminated the cockpit as a shot from the E.E.C was fired, the energy beam was so bright, it seemed like seeing a nuclear warhead exploding in a distance as the lazer hit the enemy ships. The targets almost instantaneously exploded as the light finished almost half of the expeditionary fleet. The peacekeepers were already in ruins. Corvettes of Saxony began swooping in firing their cannons. The deck was lit by screens reporting the combat, Hermman then said “order boarding of the commanding ship. Destroy the rest.” As he spoke, the glow of projectiles and lasers illuminated the outside, soon explosions followed as the expeditionary fleet became debris in space. As the battle raged on, Hermman said to Goring “Son I was able to commission you to a test in the high command” Goring smiled, but then said “Father I don't think I could…” Hermman raised his hand stopping him and said “I believe you will do it just fine”

In the end, just one ship remained, boarded and taken by a force the crew was sent to prison camps on the moon Iodus of Neu sachsen, at first, it seemed like Saxony was just another small rebellion. But now, after the first attack, the Dominion will know this is no rebellion; this is a galactic-scale war.

[h3][center]Goldfluß capital world of the duchy of Wenhausen, Temporary provisional Government headquarters[/center][/h3]
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	While the proclamation of war was recent, war didn't come immediately, as the mobilization of Saxony was slow due to its fragmented nature of the army. However, several duchies were starting to gather together in what the nobles called the ‘war of retribution’. in the world of Goldfluß, the planet's armies, half of the Saxonian standing fleet, and defensive positions in the critical major routes of Saxony defended the planet with unrelenting force. The previous constitution was dissolved, and the previous government became an emergency government. While the new government and how it should be run was pushed to be discussed after the war, the stench of uncertainty permeates Saxony.
	In the palace, a command room was hastily made. Another room was created in the former council chamber of the previous duke of the state, while some papers were shuffled in the room holograms of people were being displayed. Ermenrich was in the hologram with Katarin in the room upon his call, she was nervous; mainly due to rumors of an incursion, she then said “So?” Ermenrich smirked, holding his laugh back; then said “20 ships... barely a headache! They thought they were facing a bunch of recently enlisted conscripts!” Katrin sighed and rested upon her seat upon hearing the news. She thought the situation was going to hell fast. Now she was calm again, then retook her composure. “We need to call a congress of lords” Ermenrich smiled and leaned over in the hologram showing a keen interest. He then said “Why? we don't need one right now...” Katrin sighted and said “we need to start forming a government…” Ermenrich's smile seems to have not faded. Katrin stared at him for a moment and sighed, then said “let me guess, you want to bring back the gang of four…” Ermenrich left his posture, extending his arms and said “It was the best coalition of allies...” Katrin pondered at that for a moment, then sighed and said “who again are those, one of them is dead if I remember correctly” Ermenrich chuckled for a moment and said “of course I do. You and me as the original two members, and then we had…” “Frederick...” Katrin interrupted Ermenrich from talking, then continued by saying “...the eye as we called him; a member of the Illuminati easily could find any information if we ever needed a spy, and a shadow worker albeit he was a lone wolf most of the time…” Ermenrich scratched the back of his head and then said “yeah, he didn't like to talk, he was quite blunt, and didn't talk much about his plans…” he smiled and chuckled. Memories of the old times flashing in his mind, he then said “Then in the gang, there were us two. You, the Imperial someone who wishes to replace the dominion as the dominant power, plus give in to some reforms…” Katrin smiled and held a laugh inside her. She then said “easy for you to say. I still remember when we called you the Workhorse…” Ermenrich stood still. If it wasn't for the hologram's nature of not showing much of the person, she could see the blush in his face. He was about to say something before Katrin said in a joking way “famed for not raising his voice too much... being a quiet kid... aiming to be a bureaucratic shadow... easy to push around. If I remember you also nearly pi…” Ermenrich stopped her by saying quickly, “lest not remember too much of the past'' Katrin burst into laughter for a moment. She stopped shortly, with a wide smile on her face. she then said “well you know we still need a replacement for... you know…”

	Ermenrich thought for a moment trying mainly to forget the recent situation he then said “wait I know who to put to replace him!” Katrin leaned over the desk, the smile still on her face, then said “Who?” Ermenrich then seemed a little surprised and said “You know quite well who it is. An old friend so to speak...” Katrin thought for a moment, her smile disappearing and her expression turning near blank. She immediately said the words near shouting “No!” Ermenrich sighted and then said “I know you two have your ups and downs, but come on! It has been nearly 3 decades since you were children! How bad was the situation for you to…” Katrin hit her desk getting up from her chair. Her face was blank. It was like a shadow looming over her back, remembering her past. She then said in a more calm voice “What is in my past is of my own priority. I wish not to see her while those memories are…” she relaxed in the chair once again. “...Fresh.” Ermenrich sighted and then said, “It's been 2 decades since you last met. She isolated her free world and with that herself, but she is good… Idealistic... Yes... but good… You know quite well we need her...” Katrin sighed and silently nodded.

	Ermenrich smiled and then said “and with that, the gang of four is united. The major factions of the confederation…” Katrin then said with her soul still low. “except you know who…” Ermenrich then sighted and said, almost like an old joke he heard “Ah... the Burgundians… I always forget they exist as a faction… speaking of him I remember something.” Katrin raised an eyebrow and said “what?” Ermenrich then said with a hint of worry in his voice “Hildenbrand wants to talk with you” Katrin’s expression froze. Hildenbrand, the Duke of Burgundy, the only immortal of the realm, and also the most cryptic person ever known for two things, nobody ever saw him before, and he is the man who created the Spartans. The most elite soldiers the Saxonian Empire ever saw. Katrin took a deep breath, almost catching a cold sweat. She then said “let me talk to him” Ermenrich then said “Good luck” Turning off his comms.

	She took deep breaths all the way through the moments before the call came. After a moment, the ringing of comms begun. She then pressed a button on the table, and a hologram of what looked to be a man in his 30´s, a caucasian male with barely noticeable black hair due to the holographic imaging, and the left side of his face seemed to be filled with mechanical implants. After he noticed her, Katrin said “Mister Hildenbrand, it's an honor to meet you.” Hildenbrand remained silent for a moment, then he spoke, his voice sounding old, yet his body looking young “there is no need for courtesy misses Katrin. I hate flattering.” Katrin made a fake smile, her heart beating hard. She then said “well sorry for that, you just look…” “young for an immortal?” Hildenbrand interrupted her, then saying “Well I found my way around... the aging part... my own way one that is different from the dominion” Katrin noded still holding onto her smile, she then said “impressive but tell me, mister Hildenbrand, why would you wish to call me and leave your solitude?” Hildenbrand stood sharp, barely moving anything but his head when he spoke. He then said “The recent attacks on Konigsberg and the assassination attempts of leaders also targeted me. The good news is that the attack was repealed. I plan on giving an equal measure to a sector governor. Not only they will realize this is not a simple rebellion but a war. A war they started, and one that they will lose. This is why I ordered a special operation to begin”

Katrin raised from her chair shock, in her voice saying “Sir Hildenbrand, doing this is a clear violation of the...” Hildenbrand raised his hand, Katrin staying silent as he did. He then said “...I know… This is why you will order this action, and you know why it's beneficial if we do so.” She turned her gaze to the right. In her mind she thought ‘yes if it is successful’ her gaze soon turned back to him, she then sighed and said “what makes you think I might allow it?” Hildenbrand then said “because this is different from other armies. The Burgundian soldiers are Spartan soldiers, the best of the best, and you can't deal with having them not obeying the chain of command that was set up, because the majority of them are not loyal to the state, but are loyal to me?” 

	Katrin stood in silence and then just said turning her rotatable chair to see the landscape of the city. She thought about rejecting it, but knew she couldn't. She then just said “go ahead...” The communication soon cut off and she rested her head upon her hand. Her head was in pain. She needed a break. As Katrin rested, she heard someone entering through the door. She then said “I don't wish any more bureaucracy or interventions for a small while please” as she said before the door closed. She though for a moment that whoever it was went away, until a female voice from someone familiar said “but what about a visit from family?” as she turned around to see a Minna the Ocean maid of the family. Katrin raised to her two feet and approached her, Minna approaching too, a little slow after getting close. After a small moment of silence, they both hugged with smiles in their faces. As the two were sisters in all but blood. After a moment Minna let go saying “look at you… you grew well and strong. Your father would be proud...” Katrin, a smile of joy on her face, said, fixing something she missed “Our Father… you are part of my family, no matter who you are, or who your father was.” After a moment Katrin noticed that Minna was lacking an arm. She then, with sympathy in her voice, said “What happened…” Minna shrugged by saying “Nothing you don't…” Katrin interrupted her by saying “It was Eadwing wasn't it?” Minna just nodded partially, Katrin shut her eyes for a moment, her body shaking slightly, and her heart beating quickly. She clenched her fists, wanting to punch something rapidly. The rage continued to build inside her, until Minna hugged her gently. She opened her eyes for a moment and sighed for a second. Her heart calmed down, and Minna then said “you don't have to worry. If you got my message, you saved me from the worst…” Katrin after a moment faintly smiled and said “Family forever, remember?” Minna smiled together with Katrin, and then said “Until the end.” As Katrin was hugged, she remembered something she let go for a moment. Then she said “I have to do something, also you should start packing.”

	Minna looked confused for a moment asking, her voice filled with curiosity “why?” Katrin started fixing her hair. She then said, staring at Minnas green eyes, “politics never stop, and I want you to be with me in the capital.” She smiled.  Minna smiled as well. After that statement, Katrin then walked to the door. As she arrived, she looked back to the room, seeing a bottle of whiskey. She thought for a moment, and then she extended her hand, her power began manifesting, and the bottle began to vibrate until it flew quickly in the air and was grabbed by Katrin. She sighed, and then said “A whisky possibly can lighten the mood” Minna chuckled and then said “good luck”

	As Katrin walked over the halls of the palace of her ancestors, she approached a door where Senator Lewis was held under house arrest. She knocked on the door, after a moment she heard a “come in.” She then opened the door, seeing Lewis sitting on a chair watching over the horizon. She then approached him and said “Seems like you're a bit down, so i brought this” She waved the whisky at him as he extended his hand. He was reluctant at first, his hand stopping mid way through, but then grabbed the bottle from her hand. He then said “Thanks for allowing me to receive messages from home…” Katrin sighted “sorry for not allowing you to send messages, but you know how those militarists and bureaucrats think” Lewis opened the whisky and downed a bit of the bottle. He then said “That's why i am a ‘little’ down. Katrin took a seat next to Lewis and then asked, her voice showed worrisome, “what happened?” Lewis then put the whisky on the table and then said “well my partner in the nearby sector seems to have forgotten about me... including the emperor... no messages, no nothing... not a single care...”  Katrin looked saddened for a moment, and then said “what about family?” Lewis said in a blunt form “They are all dead...” 

	Katrin didn't say anything, letting the thoughts sink in before thinking of an answer, Lewis then said “I thought I was an important part of the Dominion, part of something greater, now... I feel like my own homeland just abandoned me…” Katrin thinking on what to say for a moment, she then quickly said “the dominion is not your only homeland…”  Lewis chuckled then said “It isn't… I may be descended from this place, but the people treat me like I aint, so it isn't my home…” Katrin raised an eyebrow and said “what makes you think it isn't?” Lewis raised himself from his chair and then said with aggression permeated his voice “well what do you think my job is? A symbol of the previous oppression... so much so that I discovered that before this war started the bureaucracy of this place was made to screw a senator on purpose! I am hated by this place, and back home I was sent here just to fill a job that everyone possibly knew would be hell!”
	
	“you are home no matter what you think.” Katrin said Lewis took a look. Lawis sighed, sitting back into his chair as he said “I don't feel like it…” Katrin partially extended her hand, she then used her powers and the bottle flew from Lewis' hand to her. Lewis looked to her, and then to his hand, she then to the bottle, as Katrin took a sip. Lewis pointed to that and said “You have powers?” Katrin nodded and then said “never use too much…” Lewis smiled for a moment, and then said “you seem to want to talk about something else.” Katrin sighed, and then said “politics in saxony were always equal, so now that things are finally needing to change, things will not be good in the future” Lewis looked at her, then said “not good as in...” “a war of daggers.” Katrin finished his sentence and then said “what will happen once the war ends? Conflict is inevitable and i need you by my side, because if not, things will start going down in flames” he nodded, then said “hopefully I won't be caught in this war for saxony's soul as well” Katrin stood silent, she just said the words after a moment “hopefully”

[h3][center]Planet Neu Sachsen capital city of königsberg[/center][/h3]
[center]Department of Domestic Defense of the Saxonian People[/center]
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Frederick smoked in his office. His mind rushed with thoughts… Was the case closed, or was it not? In his desk a File of the investigation of the people who were captured or better the bodies were of Dominion citizens. It was obvious that Saxony was a victim of an attempt by the dominion to undermine it by harming its leadership, yet why it feels like something was missing… A final piece of the puzzle; what if he was wrong? A mistake, or an error? His thoughts rushed as cold sweat ran down from his forehead. A mistake that might lead to troubles…

A ringing interrupted his thoughts he looked to the left seeing a holographic call. He approached and seated on his desk and pressed the button. A hologram of Ermenrich appeared after he answered Frederick nearly sighted a call from him, an old friend either a favor or a social call he grew fond of seeing Ermenrichs face. His blonde hair and nordic face nearly akin to a Viking, if one shaved and took care of himself of course... Before he could think anymore Ermenrich said “Frederick, how is the man who I had to bitch to give a job...” 

“fine...” said Frederick, quickly thinking a memory of the past snapped, he then said “...and how are you workhorse?” He then took the cigar back to his lips. He could hear what seemed like the engine of an old vacuum cleaner, a smug look appeared on fredericks face as he remembered that Frederick had a frustration that made him laugh. He then heard Ermenrich say in a frustrated voice as he took another puff of smoke “...seems like everyone is remembering that nickname. I need to find a new one if this continues...” Frederick extinguished his cigar, and then said “what about the politician?” Ermenrich then said after thinking for a moment “that sounds boring...” “precisely” said Frederick. Immediately after Ermenrich raised his hand to say something, Frederick ignored it by saying first, “so what you need help with” Ermenrich looked frustrated for a moment and then tired in another, then lowered his arm and sighed, conceding defeat. He then said raising his head to face Frederick again “we are inviting you.” Frederick raised an eyebrow and then said “to what?” Ermenrich smiled, his happiness barely contained, he then said “we are gathering the gang of four again to manage the, government and you are in”

Frederick chuckled and then said “wasn't expecting a gathering, but you know that…” Ermenrich interrupted Frederick by saying “don't worry, I have that part under control. You just need to be in the council chamber in the capitol here on the planet… got that?” Frederick then said “Of Course, but could I ask for a favor, old friend?” Ermenrich smiled and then said “Of Course, what do you need?” Frederick’s thoughts began forming. The partners allowed him to figure something out, he then said “citizenship files, mainly on people from the D.D.S.P.” Ermenrich raised an eyebrow but shrugged it off. The D.D.S.P wasn't very organized in the beginning, so it made sense. He then nodded and said “of course, I will allow it… See you then, friend.” The comms then shut off. Frederick thought for a moment, then he said “something is off…”

[h3][center]Neu Berlin mid core world of saxony[/center][/h3]
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	Bruna Scheneck seated in her office in a space station orbiting Neu Berlin. She sighed… The reports were bad, her stances in politics had all but isolated, the free system was now cut off from trade by the inner core of Saxony, thanks in part by the help of some people. She knew it would be an uphill fight, but now she could easily be ousted from power, or worse if things didn't get better soon. She looked at an old picture from her childhood. She was with Katrin and Ermenrich. Good times were those times of innocence and simplicity, she looked away. In her head, the whispers began, once again of that day. What she saw and heard were still quite livid, the same thing that drove her to this place. She leaned over her chair and then said to herself “gods please help me” She then heard a holographic call she looked to her desk where the call was coming from. Ermenrich, surprising her. Why would he call at this time? It was odd for her. She took her composure back and then pressed the answer button. Ermenrich appeared and then said “Bruna! how is my little old friend?” Bruna smiled faintly, she was tired, and it was easy to see through her eyes she had barely slept, and she wasn't in a good situation. She then said in a sarcastic tone “Better as ever…”

	“I can see” Ermenrich said Bruna then sighed and said “what do you need Erenrich? How long has it been since you last called me?” Ermenrich shrugged as he said “oh please, it was like… a few years tops...” Bruna rolled her eyes and said “two decades are not a few years.” Ermenrich froze for a moment, surprised at the fact that  she remembered the last time he called. He then said “sorry about that...” Bruna sighed and said “There is no problem, but tell me, what do you need?” Ermenrich took back his more workplace composure. He then said “I need you to go to the capital, Katrin is organizing a government with me and…” Bruna widened her eyes, Katrin wanting her... She leaned over, interrupting Ermenrich by saying “...pardon but Katrin wants me to work with her?” Ermenrich then said, his voice sounding a little worried “Well she was hesitant at first... I may not know what happened... back in the days... but she is still... you know...”  Bruna nodded and then said “Yes, I understand but tell me, why me? You know a lot of people, especially due to the fact that Neu Berlin is not in very good time” Ermenrich chuckled a little and said “Yes but at first when you come to power, your economic policies turned the system for a few years into the center of trade in the region... until you opened your mouth too much…” Bruna sighed and then said “well you didn't have to remind me of that” Ermenrich smiled and then said “sorry about that, but you are the best economist I know… You just have some Ideals that you know would be hated” 

	Bruna nodded and then said “yes I know that. The good news is that I already learned a few things from that experience.” Ermenrich smiled and then said “So you accept?” Bruna though for a moment… A chance to save herself, and lead a new way, and all she needed to do was say a word... “Yes.” Ermenrich chuckled happily. With the situation and then said “well, I need you to be in the capital.I hope you have a nice voyage.” she nodded, the commons shut off, and she relaxed on her chair. She then pressed the button in the comms, a call was sent as she relaxed, a holographic appearance of a man in his 40´s a tall man with white hair due to his family Bruna appeared and said “I need you to talk with a few friends. I got myself into a position of power. I am pretty sure it's the beginning for the grab to see who shall be the head of Saxony after the war. We need to make sure that we are on top of the ongoing political situation of Saxony, understand?” The hologram nodded in obedience and turned off. After a moment of silence Bruna raised from her chair and taking a deep breath raising her arms she unleashed a scream of excitement “YES!!!” A guard opened the door saying “Miss, are you okay?” she lowered her arms saying “yes, yes everything is fine...” she said the distance between both hiding her blush, the guard proceeded to close the door leaving Bruna alone again after a moment Bruna just whispered under her breath “Yes!” holding back the excitement.


[color=darkred][h2][center]Dukedom Of Burgundy[/center][/h2][/color]
[h3][center]Planetary orbit of Gilvnov Outer core[/center][/h3]
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	In a space station, a small fleet began assembly. A cruiser accompanied by destroyers, a fleet majorly equipped to be a stealth force, barely even able to be noticed in a radar, an officer standing outside the ship in the embankment area, three officers stood playing cards in an improvised table made out of a barrel. One of them said “so any of you know what we are doing?” both humed with their mouths negating knowing what was happening, one then said “maybe its a drill with only 10 ships… any of you have a 7 of aces?'' Both shook their heads, the man grabbing a card from a deck. One of them said “Well makes no sense loading a lot of equipment for just a drill...” One looked at the boy and then said “most likely it has to do with the war...” “Long Live Saxony and Long Live Hildenbrand!!”  they heard someone shout in the background. As the man looked confused for a moment. They looked behind them, and saw the Burgundian Knights of the crescent moon, a commando force. They immediately dropped their cards and saluted, then shouting “Long Live Saxony, and Long Live Hildenbrand!!” as the knights passed they were in the formal uniforms behind them, a load containing their Knight armors shining with the chrome of the surface with then the best weapons that any man could have ever seen. As they passed the 3 officers rushed to go back to work.

	In the command bridge of the only cruiser, the head of the fleet raised from his seat upon the entering of four knights, the commander bowed and then said “it's an honor to have the elite of the elite amongs us.” One knight approached him, a rather large man that seemed to be in his 40´s then said “so captain, are the ships ready? Hildenbrand and Katrin authorized the plan, so are we ready.” a little sweat could be seen in the captains forehead. After all, they had authority to kill him right there he then said “yes we are…” he then turned to the officers aboard, he then said “all ships, begin launch procedures. Our orders are simple: we are to go to Beau and capture the sector’s senator as quickly as possible, and in secrecy. This mission is not to be known to the wider public. This is why radio silence is ordered; we are to sneak to Beau and capture the governor, and any information possible” he proceeded to seat after finishing the briefing.

	A knight woman with long hair, sharp eyes and stature stepped beside him after he finished the briefing. She then started making a speech, her voice filled with energy and vibrancy. “Brothers and sisters of Burgundy and Saxony, we are to finally avenge our fallen brethren at the hands of the deceiver that is the Dominion. They think we are savages... They think we are weak, but there is something they don't understand: Saxony is stronger than they thought. They believed we would fall by the hand of just a small escort fleet. We saw in Königsberg the dominions are a race of rabid decadent bastards, but they don't know what they are up against. Saxony is Order! Saxony is Power! And when we are out there, We ARE SAXONY!!!” The room soon started an uproar of celebration. In the other ships where the transmission was broadcasted, celebration within the whole fleet followed. Soon after, the fleet detached from the docks and began to set sail, towards the borders of Burgundy, aiming to arrive at Beau. War and its mechanisms were starting to turn, and what was once possibly negotiable in the beginning was shattered by an expedition, and now it will show that blood is the only payment for victory.

[center][h2]Outer core | Sector planet of Friedensmauer der Brüder[/h2][/center]
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	Friedensmauer der Brüder was a fortress world built, in fears of a rear attack either by the dominion or by the wrath of a migrating alien race. Either way, Friedensmauer der Brüder stood as a planet of massive development in the outer core worlds. An industrial heartland with gun batteries and shields. Mazes of fortresses spanning around the planet are scattered everywhere, and to top it all off, a planetary orbital ring built on top of old space elevators, dockyards, gun batteries, silos, and shield generators mark its structure. around it and beyond lies the orbital defense platform and stations some mainly being guns others repair stations and outposts in case of need Friedenauer 86A a orbital station in the planet itself a dockyard of sorts made for repair in it the commander of the station sat on his chair in the deck of command the reports of ships coming in and out was fairly common traders scouts the usual a fairly old man could be said of the commander grizzly hair with some parts of black still remaining, with wrinkles on his face. A warning is displayed on the screens as an anomaly is detected within the system. A rift in space from unknown origin in the outer regions of the star system. The commander raises himself from his chair, saying “What is going on?” 

	A Officer in the scans then said “Unknown fleet detected in the outer orbit of the sun” The commander then said his voice confused a fleet that wouldn't enter like that near a fortress planet “size of forces and are they traders?” The officer checks the monitors and holograms and then says “No sir... It's a small fleet…  Hulls do not match any identified models… no data on the vessels...'' an officer then screamed from the comms side of the deck “Transmission incoming!” (“Requesting escort... Please respond…”) Silence drapes the room for a while. Then, they send another message “Unidentified fleet, please report your origin and intentions immediately…” A response soon follows… 

"This is Foundry Vanguard Fleet H17B - Alpha... Directive: Locate native species and establish communications... Requesting escort and access to the nearest communications post." A moment of silence once again as the message is sent. After a moment, 10 large battleships and 40 corvettes began to approach. As they get close, a message is sent in voice "Escorting granted, establishment of Communications is pending, please follow escort fleet Ealge-23 to Dockyard Number 2146"

"Acceptable... Following Escort Fleet Eagle-23 to Dockyard Number 2146" Vanguard Fleet H17B then started following the escort fleet. After travelling they passed through the minefield ring in a solar orbit, set up around the sun. After a moment, the fleet arrived in a small space station of what seems like an orbital defense platform mixed with a dockyard of sorts.

In the distance, a planet with the glittering red lights of cities, a ecumenopolis by the looks of it. Around it is a single ring station, including the planet's massive orbital industrial network. One thing defining it was hundreds of cannons the sensors could see. As the Vanguard fleet docked another message was sent "Welcome to Friedensmauer der Brüder, the fortress world of the outer periphery of Saxony." the Vanguard fleet responded "The Foundry appreciates your welcome... This Fleet was sent from sector 871-G-252-9951 - Designation Gamma…” the Fleet sends a stellar map revealing this area's location. “...The Core wishes to communicate with any form of authority we are allowed to commune with for diplomatic reasons..." even though the ships hadn’t finished docking, some people still crowded around to see them, majorly out of curiosity but also because nobody had sent messages of only written words. 

The commander of the station looked nervous at first. The first Aliens with such technology, the maps indicated they came from far away, but also closer to home then what he prefered. After a moment, he then opened comms and then said "Thank you for your kind words, your crew can now leave the space ships. If thou wishes, we can provide respirators if our atmosphere is unsuitable." The doors of the Vanguard Fleet Command Ship open, and hundreds of humanoid robotic machines with rifles and armor step out of the ship in unified perfected order, all their weapons down to the ground and held on safety... a head-sized smooth orb floating five feet off the ground then appears, scanning the area around it... "Hello there... You seem to be on edge, and your vitals are slightly spasming... Please do calm down, the guards are a means of security... this fleet is one of the last we have..." the orb speaks in a friendly robotic female-like voice through an internal speaker. 

After a moment of uncalm, with several soldiers pointing guns, the commander signals to lower the weapons. He then turns and says "Your race is biomechanical or is entirely Mechanical?" "Entirely... All of these units, myself included, are automated AI... We are being instructed, commanded, and programmed by the CORE, a conscious robotic entity..." the commander pondered that a machine was doing a task like this… He then asked "so you are not an evolved race? You were built by someone? Were you sent by your creators to contact us?" "Negative... Our empire is completely composed of robotic entities... However, CORE was once a biological entity searching for immortality, and found that by inserting its consciousness into a robotic entity would end its fear of death... after, CORE then created the Foundry, a robotic collective of soldiers and workers to protect, automate, and perfect CORE's empire... Roughly UNKNOWN years ago, the Foundry was destroyed by the UNKNOWN... The Foundry is now in ruins... we are trying to make peace with neighbors to ensure our survival... We did once house biological races too within our empire however, but they were not of our species." 'Death comes to all' The commander thought for a moment. 'But to come this way in avoiding death sounds terrifying.' He thought again he noticed the “UNKNOWN” part of the machine’s speech, it seems like part of its memory is corrupted. He then said walking back to the door in the dockyard, aiming to go to his office. He then said to one assistant "I need a direct line to Neu Sachsen, the capital itself... In the meantime, let them free through the station if they want"

In the command deck the arrival of the commander took some people by surprise he then just said his voice blunt and orderly “Contact the Provisional Government we have a first contact protocol ongoing” the communications officer pressed a few buttons and after a few moments a hologram of a woman a high ranking officer by the looks she then said “Commander of station Friedenauer 86A you have a problem...” “Yes” Immediately, the officer then said, sighing “I have a guest and he is an alien and I need a diplomat...” the transmission immediately cut the commander sighed once more and ordered it to restart it after transmission from the same officer she then said “Commander Katrin Von Wenhausen ordered you to give a comms signal for then it is a direct order from above” The commander saluted and said “yes Admiral i shall” the transmission soon was cut

A room made out of marble and gold a great round table stood in its middle of the room. Around the table four seats that indicated no leading figure seems to be on top yet, and around the room is a small elevation, and behind it another one. A congress of sorts in the seats lay seated, the major leaders of the provisional Government as of right now, Katrin Siegel Von Wenhausen, Head of the government and leader of Saxony for the time being, surrounding the room holograms of almost 100 men watching the situation dukes, countries and leaders of 'free' worlds. Meanwhile, at the center of the table the core entering in the communication channel Katrin raised from her chair and said ”It's an honor to meet you. I am Katrin Siegel Von Wenhausen. Fifth of my name. I am currently the head of this State." "I am CORE, operator of the Foundry, government of the Foundry Empire, the voice of the Foundry command, and general of the Foundry military... I seek peace… A non-aggression pact and trade agreements between our two nations..." A deep, metallic, robot-like voice says formally, and bluntly	.

The room starts dialoguing with each other, majorly on how fast it aimed for its goals and interests. Katrin held herself for a moment, thinking for a moment, she then said "A pleasure... Core, albeit i am not the type who jumps straight towards what I shall wish, but our state as of right now is in a state of conflict and war, so negotiating a non aggression pact seems good as it seems we both don't want aggression as of right now. However, a trade agreement is less likely to happen. Our people have a tendency to not prefer to trade with outsiders, even our own kind.” ‘Core’ then responds, ''Understandable... You are in conflict, yes? As a gift of gratitude, and as a form of peace, I will send a transport containing a variety of materials required for the construction of various Foundry-issue energy-class weapons of moderate and high grade, as well as the schematics to build such weapons... I would send a military class fleet to aid you in battle, but unfortunately the Foundry is crippled... Joining a war would surely mean our end... We can aid you in economic ways, but we cannot aid you in combat or defense... yet... of course the decision is yours, and you may deny the offer..." the dialogues of those watching once again raised due to the offer. Katrin then said "this is a beautiful gift, we humbly accept." the dialogues in the room turn into a small level of hostility as she says that "...your help in our time of need is truly thanked. Our people will repay you when the time comes." she says, her voice holding a small smile "Understood... The transport is being prepared now, and should arrive in three to five days from now... Repayment is not fully necessary, however, the Foundry requires a good quantity of Thiranium, Malakite, and Terrarite... The Foundry thanks you for your understanding and cooperation... Do know that you can cancel the deal during any point before the transaction is complete…” Katrin responds, “we thank you for your kindness Core. If we find these materials you speak of, we shall send them to you as repayment for your actions." she says, her voice seems happy, in attempts to win legitimacy. With that, both sides end the call.