Galactic Imperium, also known as the Galactic Empire, is a human space empire created after the fall of the Galactic Nations. Since its creation, the Empire continued to expand and look for intelligent life in space. On the top, stood the Emperor of Mankind who ruled the Empire from the Capital Planet, Earth.
300 years ago, Galactic Imperium found a planet with a sign of alien space civilization. The explorer who found it deduced that the settlement on the planet was a frontier outpost. It was long abandoned, however, the outpost is still functioning correctly. After extensive research into their language and communication, the scientists were able to know the name of the empire, the Roktarian Empire.
Multiple messages and data were able to be extracted from the outpost database. The last message was dated 50 years before the discovery. When the scientists were able to decipher it, they were frightened.
"To all who are able to listen to this. Our experiment has caused the destruction of our empire, we are not able to defeat them, they keep coming. No matter how much we kill, many will come. None can stop their rampage. We have created devils."
The voice of the person was full of despair and regret. After hearing the message, many question the existence of the so-called "devil". Investigation for this creature was launched. The scientists found out that the "devil" was an artificial life form made by Roktarian for combat. It has basic intelligence, a strong physique, enhanced senses and ability and they don't age. It was used in a war against a hostile empire. However, something went wrong and the "devil" turned against its creator. A decade later, the Roktarian Ascendency perished.
This shocking news was kept secret from the public by the government. 5 years after the outpost discovery, a message came from the outpost crew.
"Se-... -lp ... unde-... ..-ck. They are he-..."
After the message, many attempts to contact the outpost were met with silence. The Empire then sent a recon ship. When the ship arrived around the planet, a huge fleet was surrounding the system of the planet. Before the ship was able to hail the fleet, they were shot. Following this act of aggression, a fleet from the Imperial Navy was sent, however, when they arrived they saw hell itself. Thousands of enemy ships were waiting for them and within hours the fleet was destroyed.
An immediate defensive measure was enacted on the nearest systems and planets from the outpost. The empire decided to name the creatures after their creator, Roktarian. A year after, Roktarian launched an attack on the nearest system, and a heroic defence was mounted by the Empire's navy. Duke Lorien was one of the heroes of the battle, he commanded his fleet from the enemy's vanguard and enemy's main forces and held out until reinforcement came. It was a pyrrhic victory for the Empire and that day marked the beginning of centuries-long hostility between the Galactic Empire and Roktarian.
The Galactic Empire lost multiple systems and planets until 100 years ago they could finally hold the Roktarian advance. A weapon specialised in destroying the enemy ships' advanced protective shield was discovered with this weapon the Empire's fleet was able to destroy the enemy faster and easier.
Lucas Lorien, a commodore from the Imperial Recon Guard, a division of the Imperial Guard, was on a mission to escort Princess Sophie from the Lorien system to the Imperial Capital system. Lucas sat on the chair in his room on the ship, they almost arrived at the Imperial Capital System. He felt a presence in front of his room's door, he pulled up the security camera and saw Princess Sophie in front of his door, hesitating whether to get inside or not. Lucas stood up and walked to the door and opened it.
"Your Highness, may I help you?" asked Lucas. Princess Sophie was startled when Lucas opened the door.
"Uummmm, would you like to have tea?" answered Princess Sophie.
"Sure, come inside Your Highness." Lucas moved away from the door to let Princess Sophie inside the room. Her maid served tea and snacks, they are onboard a ship used by the Imperial Family for interstellar transportation.
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"Did you have any inconvenience or problem when you were in Lorien, Your Highness?" asked Lucas.
"No, everything was fine."
"I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We will arrive on Earth soon, just hang on for a while."
"Okay, if I may ask, Lucas?" asked Princess Sophie shyly.
"What is it, Your Highness?"
"What is your relationship with Lieutenant Ariana?"
"She is my attendant and secretary, pretty much an aide."
"Oh, really. Well that's fine then," said Princess Sophie. She felt relieved.
"Did she do something to offend you, Your Highness?"
"No, not all. Well, I'm just asking. So, what are you doing after this?"
"After escorting you? Well, I was told to report to the Headquarters."
"Immediately?"
"Yes, immediately," said Lucas in a serious voice.
"Are you that busy? Shouldn't you take care of your health," said Princess Sophie while pouting.
"I am coming back from vacation, so I can't dally around any longer," answered Lucas with a smile. Princess Sophie felt a glare from Lucas. She was the one who asked Lucas to take her to Lorien, he had to take a change of mission from his usual recon mission to escorting her. He and his crews were also given permission to take a leave on Lorien.
"What vacation? Weren't you tasked to guard me while in Lorien?"
"The Headquarters sadly didn't have the same opinion as you, Your Highness." Princess Sophie groaned after hearing Lucas's answer.
"Ah, Lucas, why did you call me Your Highness?" said Princess Sophie. She stared at him with a deadly glare.
"Because you are a Princess?" answered Lucas nonchalantly.
"That is true that I am a Princess. But more than that, I am your fiance! Fi-an-ce! Call me by my name!" said Princess Sophie. She pointed her finger to make a point. Suddenly, Lucas stood up.
"Yes. Ma'am. I will follow your order!" shouted Lucas while he did a military salute to her.
"What are you doing? Sit down!" said Princess Sophie. She was flustered. Lucas then sat down and laughed. He was messing with her and it was worth it when she looked flustered.
"Hahaha, Sophie you are easy to tease." Lucas kept laughing. Sophie could not hold back her frustration any longer, walked to Lukas then tripped and accidentally pushed down Lucas on the sofa. They were alone in the room, her maid had left the room after she served the tea and snacks. She was now on top of Lucas and was facing his way, she blushed. She tried to.get up but Lucas held her and moved her face closer to him, and then they kissed.
Lucas and Princess Sophie had known each other since they were in childhood. They became close friends after they met each other when the Imperial family went on vacation in Lorien and over time they became lovers. a year ago, Princess Sophie asked his father to betroth her to Lucas. Duke Lucius Lorien welcomed the proposal with an open arms and both families agreed to the betrothal.
"It's unfair," said Princess Sophie. Her face was still red and she was still on top of him, she could not move because Lucas was holding her. She pinched his cheek. "you are a meanie."
"You are cute when teased, it is hard to not tease you," said Lucas. He caressed her cheek.
"Hnggghhh, so why is Ariana your aide?" asked Princess Sophie
"Why not?" Lucas looked puzzled.
"Didn't you have an aide already? That old man."
"Oh, him. He was moved to another post and the headquarters sent her to replace him. She just graduated from the military academy and she did her job well so far," said Lucas
"Hngghh." Princess Sophie frowned.
"Ah, are you perhaps jealous?" asked Lucas. He smirked at her and Princess Sophie looked surprised when she heard that. "well, she is a beauty and has a great body. Her beautiful blond hair i-"
"Meanie!" said Princess Sophie. She placed her hand on Lucas's mouth to silence him.
She moved her hand away from his mouth after a while. then he said, "You don't need to worry, Sophie. She is just an aide to me, not like you, the love of my life." said Lucas. He moved his face closer to her and when they were about to kiss, a knock was heard from the door.
Surprised, Princess Sophie jolted up and moved away from him then sat back on her chair, Lucas then sat on his chair after Princess Sophie moved from on top of him.
"Come in!" said Lucas to the person knocking on the door.
"Excuse me, Commodore," said the person opening the door. It was Lieutenant Ariana. "ah, apologies. It seems you have a guest, I will come back later."
"It's fine. We just finished talking," Said Princess Sophie. She stood up. "Thank you for your time, Commodore."
"Likewise, Your Highness." Lucas stood up and bowed to her. Princess Sophie then left the room. Lieutenant Ariana saluted her while she was walking past her and Princess Sophie acknowledged her salute with a smile.
They had entered the Solar System and would soon arrive on the Imperial Capital Planet, Earth. Unbeknownst to them, a sinister plot awaited Lucas and his crew on Earth.