Five Civilized Nations
01-08-2004, 01:47
It was a day of reckoning for the assorted colonies that had broken away from the Five Civilized Nations. A day in which the "free" nations of The Blood Elves, House Ecaz, The Lost Atreides, and The Swordmasters of Ginaz would feel the wrath of the Star Realm Five Civilized Nations. A day in which the Five Civilized Nations would regain its former glory, power, and prestige. A day in which the Five Civilized Nations would make the universe tremble.
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In the Citadel, the August Emperor Leto Crusade, Duke of Cala, and the First Lord of Star Realm, gazed serenely at his gathered military and civilian advisers, listening expressionlessly to their arguments. The discussion had been centered around the proposed Five Civilized Nations strike to attack House Ecaz after news had arrived about an abortive Klonorian strike into the Eridan system.
In a sharp, belligerent booming voice, Chancellor Rayus Noventa, the aging, balding Defense Minister, said "This is completely unacceptable. These ragtag colonials have run amok for the past thirty odd years, drawing our reputation, our name through the mud. An immediate end to this must occur NOW... I therefore propose one of the plans that the military has drawn up. Star Hammer... Entailing an immediate buildup of an armada of 1500 warships in orbit for a surprise, vicious assault upon the Mahogany Duchy of House Ecaz, followed by similar attacks upon the other colonial worlds."
"Pardon me, Chancellor," replied Charles Alvarez, the relatively young Interior Minister, "But we do not have the resources, the soldiers or the warships to mount such an assault. Over 40% of our military forces are scattered halfway between this system and Sol. Any war would entail the complete emptying of all our garrisons, planetary defense fleets, and even our reserve formations... This cannot and must not happen. With the hidden and overt threat that the rebuilt Klonor exudes along with the insidious Shivans will not rest while our forces fight in a distant system."
"Minister Alvarez, you fail completely to see the facts... Klonor only poses as a threat to the colonials that we are attempting to bring back into the fold and no threat to the might of the Star Realm. The Shivans do not dare to venture this far into the outer reaches of space... None of them are capable nor willing to battle a powerful enemy in an unknown location with many unforeseeable circumstances or variables."
Soon another minister joined the debate. It was the Intelligence Minister, Jason Cage, "This may be very well, Chancellor, but intelligence sources informs us otherwise. Did you know that an entire Klonor fleet is poised to launch an assault upon this world? Did you know that the Shivans have already infiltrated our worlds? Did you know this!?!"
Zhong Da, the Foreign Minister, an old dignified diplomatic veteran of some forty years spoke up in support of his Defense colleague. "Minister Cage, there is a reason for our participation in the numerous alliances and the existence of our allies... If need be, we may call upon our neighbors, the nation of Draconis Nightcrawlis and the nation of Euroslavia to assist. If a greater need arises, we may call upon our fellow members of the Extra Solar Union of Systems to assist. We will never truly be defenseless... We have already begun a subterfuge to confuse any of our enemies that we have set a trap, while in reality our fleet has moved to annilihate those blasted colonials."
Suddenly, the August Emperor sighed wearily. With a voice that noted his mental and physical weariness, Leto said, "The strike against our former worlds is authorized. Show them no mercy beyond what they have shown our brave, loyal soldiers. May the stars shine upon us once more in our glory... The Star Realm must be recreated..." Shaking his head softly to himself, the August Emperor addressed Rayus Noventa, "Chancellor, Attack Plan Star Hammer has been approved... You are authorized to prepare for war..."
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A Week Later
Above the beautiful blue world, known as Cala, the capital of the faraway Star Realm of Five Civilized Nations, a massive armada formed. It was both an armada of intimidation as much as an armada of subjugation. The Five Civilized Nations after nearly thirty years of rebuilding was going to regain control over its errant colonies.
Aboard one of the innumerable dreadnaughts of the Five Civilized Nations Fleet assembling for the attack, Grand Admiral Alexander Crusade, the Crown Prince of the Star Realm and the highest ranking Five Civilized Nations naval commander in the Caladan System, silently paced the bridge, as he waited impatiently for the interminable line of warships to gather in orbit. Suddenly, amidst another round of walking about the bridge, Alexander stopped and turned to the warship's captain. With a voice filled with impatience, Alexander said, "How is the fleet buildup proceeding?"
With a timorous voice, the captain bowed and replied, "My prince. We have collected so far, 80% of the armada that is to participate in our lightning blitzkrieg strike..."
"Good. Inform me when the task is complete..." And with an imperious whirl, Grand Admiral Alexander Crusade stomped off of the bridge towards his stateroom.
It was going to be a gamble. After the successful attack upon the planet of Rahxep, the Five Civilized Nations now prepared for a bold and massive strike upon the Eridan System. Their goal was to retake the system and conquer the Mahogany Duchy of House Ecaz, one of the four system governments that had formed after the rebellion. Although the House Ecaz military was small compared to that of the gigantic Star Realm, its defenses were substantial. Any attack without the element of surprise would result in heavy casualties. To prevent the projected heavy casualties, Grand Admiral Alexander Crusaade had drawn up a special plan, entitled Operation Star Hammer, a sudden massed attack by 50% of Five Civilized Nations' naval assets, resulting in the quick elimination of all of House Ecaz defenses. A result that would allow the Five Civilized Nations to regain control of one of its pivotal colonies.
The Hegemony of the Five Civilized Nations would soon return...
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In the Citadel, the August Emperor Leto Crusade, Duke of Cala, and the First Lord of Star Realm, gazed serenely at his gathered military and civilian advisers, listening expressionlessly to their arguments. The discussion had been centered around the proposed Five Civilized Nations strike to attack House Ecaz after news had arrived about an abortive Klonorian strike into the Eridan system.
In a sharp, belligerent booming voice, Chancellor Rayus Noventa, the aging, balding Defense Minister, said "This is completely unacceptable. These ragtag colonials have run amok for the past thirty odd years, drawing our reputation, our name through the mud. An immediate end to this must occur NOW... I therefore propose one of the plans that the military has drawn up. Star Hammer... Entailing an immediate buildup of an armada of 1500 warships in orbit for a surprise, vicious assault upon the Mahogany Duchy of House Ecaz, followed by similar attacks upon the other colonial worlds."
"Pardon me, Chancellor," replied Charles Alvarez, the relatively young Interior Minister, "But we do not have the resources, the soldiers or the warships to mount such an assault. Over 40% of our military forces are scattered halfway between this system and Sol. Any war would entail the complete emptying of all our garrisons, planetary defense fleets, and even our reserve formations... This cannot and must not happen. With the hidden and overt threat that the rebuilt Klonor exudes along with the insidious Shivans will not rest while our forces fight in a distant system."
"Minister Alvarez, you fail completely to see the facts... Klonor only poses as a threat to the colonials that we are attempting to bring back into the fold and no threat to the might of the Star Realm. The Shivans do not dare to venture this far into the outer reaches of space... None of them are capable nor willing to battle a powerful enemy in an unknown location with many unforeseeable circumstances or variables."
Soon another minister joined the debate. It was the Intelligence Minister, Jason Cage, "This may be very well, Chancellor, but intelligence sources informs us otherwise. Did you know that an entire Klonor fleet is poised to launch an assault upon this world? Did you know that the Shivans have already infiltrated our worlds? Did you know this!?!"
Zhong Da, the Foreign Minister, an old dignified diplomatic veteran of some forty years spoke up in support of his Defense colleague. "Minister Cage, there is a reason for our participation in the numerous alliances and the existence of our allies... If need be, we may call upon our neighbors, the nation of Draconis Nightcrawlis and the nation of Euroslavia to assist. If a greater need arises, we may call upon our fellow members of the Extra Solar Union of Systems to assist. We will never truly be defenseless... We have already begun a subterfuge to confuse any of our enemies that we have set a trap, while in reality our fleet has moved to annilihate those blasted colonials."
Suddenly, the August Emperor sighed wearily. With a voice that noted his mental and physical weariness, Leto said, "The strike against our former worlds is authorized. Show them no mercy beyond what they have shown our brave, loyal soldiers. May the stars shine upon us once more in our glory... The Star Realm must be recreated..." Shaking his head softly to himself, the August Emperor addressed Rayus Noventa, "Chancellor, Attack Plan Star Hammer has been approved... You are authorized to prepare for war..."
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A Week Later
Above the beautiful blue world, known as Cala, the capital of the faraway Star Realm of Five Civilized Nations, a massive armada formed. It was both an armada of intimidation as much as an armada of subjugation. The Five Civilized Nations after nearly thirty years of rebuilding was going to regain control over its errant colonies.
Aboard one of the innumerable dreadnaughts of the Five Civilized Nations Fleet assembling for the attack, Grand Admiral Alexander Crusade, the Crown Prince of the Star Realm and the highest ranking Five Civilized Nations naval commander in the Caladan System, silently paced the bridge, as he waited impatiently for the interminable line of warships to gather in orbit. Suddenly, amidst another round of walking about the bridge, Alexander stopped and turned to the warship's captain. With a voice filled with impatience, Alexander said, "How is the fleet buildup proceeding?"
With a timorous voice, the captain bowed and replied, "My prince. We have collected so far, 80% of the armada that is to participate in our lightning blitzkrieg strike..."
"Good. Inform me when the task is complete..." And with an imperious whirl, Grand Admiral Alexander Crusade stomped off of the bridge towards his stateroom.
It was going to be a gamble. After the successful attack upon the planet of Rahxep, the Five Civilized Nations now prepared for a bold and massive strike upon the Eridan System. Their goal was to retake the system and conquer the Mahogany Duchy of House Ecaz, one of the four system governments that had formed after the rebellion. Although the House Ecaz military was small compared to that of the gigantic Star Realm, its defenses were substantial. Any attack without the element of surprise would result in heavy casualties. To prevent the projected heavy casualties, Grand Admiral Alexander Crusaade had drawn up a special plan, entitled Operation Star Hammer, a sudden massed attack by 50% of Five Civilized Nations' naval assets, resulting in the quick elimination of all of House Ecaz defenses. A result that would allow the Five Civilized Nations to regain control of one of its pivotal colonies.
The Hegemony of the Five Civilized Nations would soon return...