[center][h2]Kailan System
Planet Terous[/h2][/center]

The 386th Expeditionary Fleet has been in the Kailan System for a short time now. Led by XII Legion and its flagship, the Battle Barge, the Sword of the Void. A ship adorned with the faded blue and grey colors of the legion. The fleet, while scattered over the system, is investigating what else lies in this system, with most of the fleet being in orbit around the fourth planet. The world of Terous where the legion has been eagerly waiting for the signal to land and bring this world into the arms of the Imperium. 

On the Sword of the Void, the Void Marauders Chapter Master Ranehan Thein has been pondering over the recent reports that have been gathered from Terous on the bridge. A world ravaged by fifty years of war between two opposing powers. The Tonica Empire and the High Kingdom of Neavan. Both seeking control of Terous and its resources, and have been in a stalemate for some time now. Neither side has an edge over the other, and now with the arrival of the XII Legion to the planet. This war will end soon, it just matters to Thein which power on the planet survives, if any.  

Ranehan's second Captain Miranon Ashon arrived on the bridge in her power armor. The sound of clanking metal caused by her footsteps did not disturb the chapter master, but he still turned to face her, and she spoke.  

"I received your summons, Chapter Master, the Legion and the fleet is eager to deploy to Terous and bring this world into the imperial fold." She said in a calm tone, careful not to annoy Ranehan since this is not the first time he has heard this. "Have you finished reading the reports and made a decision?" 

Ranehan took a moment to speak, weighing the thoughts of what the fleet has gathered since coming to this world. "Yes, I have, Miranon." He said plainly and motioned her over to the central holo display, and soon the general of the militarum attached to the legion. Amata Mero and Ship Master Jator Issogus. Both had been summoned by the chapter master to discuss their plan of action.  

"After reviewing the reports and seeing how each of the two powers on Terous is aware of our presence." Ranehan motioned over to the holo-display of the planet, showing the lines that divided the planet between the empire and the high kingdom. "While the empire and the high kingdom have shown willingness to work with us to end their rivalry and the war." The holo display now centered on the High Kingdom of Neavan. "I have talked to both sides and have decided that the High Kingdom of Neavan will have our support in exchange for their allegiance to the Imperium." 

"Understood lord," they all said, but General Mero spoke more. "Do you think this is the right course, siding with this kingdom or even allying with them entirely?" She voice was laced with contempt for these bickering humans. 

"Yes, I do," Ranehan spoke with calmness and not a hint of annoyance at the general. "It is better to ally with one and gain their loyalty than just invade them both despite having the manpower to do it." He let his words settle in the air before speaking again. "Besides, it will be easier for us to conquer half of a world rather all of it and gain a loyal population this way."

"Okay, I understand Lord." The general now understood Ranehan's thoughts. 

"Good, and if anyone else has any thoughts before we begin coordinating with the Neavans?" 

Only, one voice stood out from the four gathered. The voice of the Ship Master of the Sword of the Void, Jator. "I only have one Lord, what if the Neavans betray us after we rid them of their enemy?" His words were filled with suspicion. "Turn their guns on us once they have the world?"

Ranehan had a grin on his face, betraying his calm demeanor before. "It is simple, we will crush them if they betray us during this war. This world will be an imperial world after this war. No matter what happens, understood?" His calm words were replaced with a serious tone. 

"Yes lord," they all said again. 

"Good, now let's begin."