[center][b]Beronnia System, Titan Hold[/b][/center] [center][IMG]http://i58.tinypic.com/2eaphki.jpg[/IMG][/center] [i]Titan Hold, a massive space station built by the Harlaci Imperium as a forward military base on the colonies. It's size can be compared to a small sized planet, making it capable of supporting a large army. The station is also capable of manufacturing ships and weapons, rendering it to be self efficient with military hardware if they ever get cut-off from the core systems. These days, the station acts a center for communications, with most of the comm traffic coming from the Primus sector armies sent by the Praetor to secure their empire's holdings.[/i] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praetor Haraven, the leader of the Harlaci Imperium, was standing by the window in his office, found inside the station. He was drinking a glass of Harlacian brandy, the best of its kind, as he watch the stars flicker in space. He was enjoying the moment as he rarely had a time all by himself, ever since he became the Praetor. His small moment of peace was cut short however, when an agent of the Imperial Intelligence enters the room, along with two of Haraven's personal guards. The agent stops before Haraven's desk, waiting for a couple of seconds to let the Praetor know of her presence before finally speaking. "My lord, forgive my intrusion, but I have the reports from the Primus Legion, concerning their efforts on securing our empire's borders, I've been ordered by my superiors to deliver them to you as soon as we have their reports." The agent says as she slide a small comm pad on the desk before her, letting Haraven see the report himself. Haraven walks towards his desk as he gulp down the last contents of his glass, feeling the searing texture of his drink as it rush down his throat. He places the empty glass on the desk before picking up the pad and reading it. [quote=Harlaci Imperium Campaign Log:] Northern campaign report: Decanus Malazzar, Captain of the HIF "Resonance" > The northern borders were successfully cleared and are being reinforced with the defenses stated on the border defense protocol. The systems we passed before reaching the borders are also being cleared by the time this report arrives. A follow up report about our progress will be sent soon. So far, no sentient lifeforms were found on the initial scan on the northern systems. However, we have found multiple alien structures on some of the planets in the systems, implying that sometime before, these planets contained sentient lifeforms. I have to request that these structures to be further investigated by our Intelligence branch, since it may provide us valuable information. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western campaign report: Decanus Ioda, Captain of the HIF "Desolation" > The western border's defenses are fully operational, with several sector armies stationed and awaiting further orders. We have cleared all of the systems found on the western side of our empire, and have found nothing but ice and lifeless rocks. These planet's however, posed a great use for military strongholds for our empire, due to its unsavory environment it would give us an advantage if we dig in first. Other than the proposal I'm sending about the strongholds, there's nothing much of interest on the western side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern campaign report: Decanus Taranus, Captain of the HIF "Malevolence" > The southern campaign is going as planned, we have secured the south-eastern and south-western side of the border and have constructed the defenses stated on the protocol. There's a slight problem however, the series of defenses is not complete as there is a system, belonging to the border systems containing a planet with sentient lifeforms, resisting the occupation of our forces. The lifeforms call themselves the "Archanea" a race of insectoid species that are on their pre-spaceflight age. All diplomatic attempts to subjugate them proved pointless. Due to their extreme hostile nature, our diplomatic advances turned into a massacre of innocent Harlaci diplomats. If the Praetor wishes to validate an extermination order on the species, we will see it through, enough innocent blood was spilled on their account already. [hider=Archanea Resistance Image #1872][IMG]http://i60.tinypic.com/o9e74j.jpg[/IMG][/hider] Other than the resistance, we have faced no other problems. The systems found on the southern side of our empire contained several mineral-rich planets, implying a future source of resources for our nation. We will await the Praetor's orders regarding the hostile species, but until then, we will be on the defensive. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eastern campaign report: Decanus Rigalf, Captain of the HIF "Resurgence" > All border systems fortified and are operational. The systems found on the eastern side contained no sentient alien lifeforms as deducted by the scientists on our Hannost department, but contained small pockets of independent colonies from our race. Some of these colonies were gang holdouts and smuggling centers. We have began implementing the Imperial laws on these colonies, and so far, no violent reactions have occurred. Further reports will be sent once we've gained valuable information on these systems. [/quote] After reading the report, Haraven takes a few moments of silence, contemplating on the next move. He then moves to his chair by the desk and sits on it, before turning on the holoscreen infront. The holoscreen remains clear for a while, as Haraven just leaves it be, not connecting it to anyone. After a while, he connects to the Consular's comm, showing his image on the screen. "My lord.." Addr'ikir says, as he would bow on the screen. "I'm validating all colonization permits on the systems secured by the Primus, except for the border systems, those are to be garrisoned by our forces. I'm expecting your Optios to move as urgent as possible Consular, I want us to establish a firm hold on these systems before we begin with out conquest towards the galaxy." says Haraven in a commanding manner. "It will be done my lord. I'm assuming that you're allowing me to exploit these new planets to our mining fleet too, yes?" the Consular replies. "I am, just make sure that those planets you extract are not of value to our empire Addr'ikir, I don't want the Hymtos incident happen again." Haraven says, reminding the Consular of the tragedy that caused an imbalance on their homeworld's atmosphere, almost killing all of its inhabitants. "Of course my lord, I'll see to it that those planets we mine are of no strategic value." Addr'ikir says before being cut off by the Praetor. "I wish to be left alone." says the Praetor, signalling the Intelligence agent to leave the room, along with the guards. He would then turn his chair back, to face the window again so that he could continue to stare at the constellations. Time began to pass, and eventually, Haraven's consciousness began to slip away, allowing him to take a nap during these stressful times. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Revar System, Duranthos, Black Project Facility #01:[/b] Commissar Novaria, the Haralcian military head, arrived at the arctic wasteland just a couple of months after she received orders from the Praetor. By the time of her arrival, forty three of the eighty planned cloning facilities were already done and were ready for use. Most of the equipment found in the facility were based from Hannost technology that are capable of producing multiple clones efficiently, without sacrificing quality. Novaria began her inspection of the facility immediately after she arrived, wasting no time idling around. As she began her inspection the head scientist of the program came to her and acted as her guide. "Commissar, we are pleased to report to you that the initiative is going to proceed as scheduled. The cloning hardware have arrived are being installed to the functional facilities as we speak." The scientist says to her as they walk along the corridors of the facility. "Good, may I remind you that the operation will only commence, when all of the other facilities are operational, do I make myself clear?" She says, while inspecting the DNA chamber, making sure that the scientist won't do a move ahead of the plans. "If our estimations are correct, facilities on this planet will finish by next month Commissar, along with the cryobanks the Praetor requested." The scientist says before being interrupted by Novaria with a question. "Cryobanks?" "Yes Commissar, the Praetor ordered that the army produced from the facilities to be stored inside the cryobanks, until they are called into action. The first batch however, will be used as the garrison for the planet, to relieve the current units stationed here" the scientist replies. "I see.." by her tone, the Commissar was clearly concerned that the Praetor tampered with the initiative's plan, but she immediately dismisses the fact, and just resumes with the inspection. "As for the template DNA, the Praetor chose the volunteers from the best units on the Primus Legion, with each unit specializing in their own fields. We can assure you that these clones will live up to your expectations on the battlefield, just like their templates." The scientist says reassuringly as he watch Novaria look at the training grounds for the clones. The Commissar nods her head, signifying that she understood everything the man said. "I'm assuming the funding the Praetor has given the project, enough to let it run for a long time?" "Yes Commissar, but barely, production for quality clones like these are expensive, not to mention the military equipment's cost for each of them." The scientist says in a lowly manner. "I understand, I'll try to see what I can do regarding the equipments, but for now, just stick with what you have.. I think its time for us to inspect facility number two, am I correct?" Novaria says to the scientist as she check her comm pad. "Ah..yes Commissar, right this way please." replied by the scientist before escorting her through the tunnel that connects to the other cloning facility. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Drone Fleet[/b]: Several drones were able to map out the Harlacian half of the galaxy, but are unable to find a way to the galactic core. A couple of drones sent to the other end of the galaxy were lost in contact with, but are still mapping out their path. [hider=Fleet Status] Total drones deployed: 10,000 - destroyed: 5,259 - disabled: 3,238 - active: 38 - lost: 1,465 (Some of the drones might have drifted their way into a space-faring nation's territory unknowingly.) [/hider]