[b]Tyr'grande, Imperial Palace, Praetor's Office[/b]: "It was right under our noses.. how does the council of elders not know about this..?" Haraven asks Addr'ikir in an interrogative tone. "We told you everything we knew my Praetor.. knowing that the shrine was an ancient temple all along is also new to us." Addr'ikir replies defensively. Haraven pauses for a second, resting his back against the cushion of his chair. "Just make sure this information is kept from the public, we don't want them questioning their beliefs, understood?" Haraven would say before clearing his throat and speaking again. "I'm also prohibiting any further investigations on the shrine, if you need any more research about it, best you look for other planets that has one. I won't have anyone else step inside." Haraven says to Addr'ikir in a stern manner. "I understand my Praetor, I respect your wise decision on keeping our shrine sacred. I'll deal with this matter and keep any information that leaked under control." Addr'ikir bows lightly towards Haraven while speaking. Just as the silence begins to set in, the holoscreen projected from Haraven's table started flickering. Haraven would then receive the transmission, and see that its from the Praetorian Legion Commando, Galerius Krovak. "Sir, sorry to interrupt, but I have an important matter to report." the man on the screen speaks. "Go ahead Galerius, what is it?" Haraven replies. "Sir, our outlying drones intercepted multiple transmissions from several locations recently. All of the entries were spoken in alien languages, therefore we don't know what the entries contain. However, the R&D department told us that we can make a translator out of the data, but by the time we finish it, the entry would be long outdated. Also, energy spikes were traced on multiple points in the galaxy, its seems that some of the alien lifeforms we haven't contacted are becoming increasingly active as of late." Galerius says through the holoscreen, finishing his report. "I see.. have the R&D department develop a translator from the signals you've intercepted as fast as they can. Regarding the alien movement, I'll have the HIF mobilized for the defensive, but while I take care of it, have the Silver Armada sent to Titan's Hold and wait for further orders." Haraven says to his most loyal subject. "Understood my Praetor, I'll report back soon after we've arrived at Titan's Hold, Galerius out." "So whats your plan?" Addr'ikir says to Haraven after seeing Galerius sign out. "We'll have to secure our borders first, before we move out. The clone army is still at its earliest stage, and the relays aren't done yet, we'll have to rely on what we have for now." Haraven tells the Consular, as he would remain seated on his chair attempting to find a relaxing position. "Its going to take time.. but we'll be more than ready to face what's out there." --A few days after-- [b]Revar System, Planet Hllalen, Primus Legion Loading Grounds[/b]: With the Praetor's orders, half of the HIF went to his command, and were ordered to neutralize the nearby systems that surrounds the core systems of the Imperium. Overseeing the whole operation was Novaria Mithe, the military head of the Harlaci Imperium. She stands there by the large window inside her office, watching the soldiers below as they board their assigned transports. The soldiers she was watching belonged to the 105th and 118th division of the Primus Legion, divisions that are known to be composed mostly of commando groups, infiltrator squads, and sniper teams. The divisions were basically the elite's of the Primus Legion. "Aryana, status report." Novaria asks one of her assistants. "According to the data sent from the Praetor's office the 105th and 118th are assigned to.. Duranthos, the ice planet in the Argonia system. They are assigned for.. garrison duty? strange, why would the Praetor ask the best of the Primus for garrison duty?" The assistant side comments as she read the file. Novaria would frown to herself as she hear what her assistant said. "You'd better be watching your tongue Aryana, unless you want to be executed for questioning the Praetor's orders." Novaria comments to her assistant, reminding her of her position. "Fo-forgive me Commissar, it won't happen again." She replies lowly, bowing before Novaria. At that same moment, a Decanus (Fleet Commander) enters the room, accompanied by his two bodyguards. "You've summoned me Commissar?" the Decanus says as he walk slowly towards Novaria. "I did Decanus Liev, please, have seat." Novaria says to him, as she dismisses Liev's bodyguards and her assistants. She walks towards him while pouring herself a glass of Harlacian Brandy. "I've seen your records Decanus, and I have to say I'm quite impressed, its almost as good as my records during my days in the HIF." She comments to him before drinking. "Thank you Commissar.. but I believe complementing me is not the reason why you've summoned me here, isn't it?" He says to her, trying to get to the point. "Very well.. you see Decanus, I've been tasked by an important mission by the Praetor himself. A task, that would involve me giving him the best of what the HIF and the Primus has to offer. That's why I've summoned you here, because I believe you're the only one up for the task this mission requires." Novaria tells him as finishes her drink. "I'm willing to serve the Imperium with all my heart Commissar, what will you have me do?" He says to her with much endeavor. "You'll be leading these two divisions to Duranthos, once you arrive, I want you to deploy the two divisions, and send squad 40 of the 105th to the coordinates I'll provide you. Afterwards, I want you to deploy a blockade, so that only ships with my approval can gain access to the planet. Think you can handle it?" She says. "Yes Commissar, I'll do my best on the task you've given to me." The Decanus replies as he salute to Novaria. She then dismisses the Decanus and walks back to the window she used earlier. She begins to watch the ships remain idle for a while, before seeing them take off, leaving the planet. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Drone Fleet[/b]: With the approval of deploying a drone scouting fleet, a total of 10,000 drones were sent to aimlessly travel the galaxy, mapping out their coordinates as they go. It is possible that a drone or two might have found its way into a spacefaring nation's territory unintentionally. [hider=Fleet Status] Total drones deployed: 10,000 - destroyed: 3,238 - disabled: 1,503 - active: 5,259 All active drone location accounted for. [/hider]