Confederation President: “Our MBC – 45 are reported to be captured one by one. We don’t want to sacrifice more on this operation. We need to retreat at once!”
Imperium President: “My soldiers will not surrender that easily. I trained them and polished their strength in all of my might and we have the pride not to retreat if we still don’t get a win trade.”
Confederation President: ”But you captured already their mining hotspot and their shipyard. It’s still not enough for you?”
Imperium President: “No, we still don’t captured the Headquarters of this sector. We need to demonstrate our pride as the Imperium, no, we are obligated to do so because for hundreds of years of fighting with this lowly aliens, it is our job show them who owns this galaxy and that is us! Humans! And nothing more!”
Confederation President: “And that is the wrong side of your perspective. If it is true that human deserves to be the king of this galaxy, then show your power as a whole. You also need to use your brain Martin. As an Executive Field Marshal, act as a mighty tactician in war and not as a barbaric dogfighter who wants to shot down every enemy stand in your way. That is why we make a separate guild from yours! You are so arrogant, boastful and greedy for power. Be thankful that we create trading between our guild and I’m confident that without us? The mighty Georgian Confederation? The Imperium of yours were destroyed long time ago and will never have a chance to rise again.”
Imperium President: “You only have that strength to say that to me because you monopolized my economy and make me weak at that point. I’ll make sure that it will never happen again!”
Confederation President: “Then do as you like, Martin. The Confederation doesn’t afraid on whatever threat you will throw in front of us because we already know that your reputation were sinking and it is our time to reign this galaxy.”
Imperium President: “Ohh, What if we repeat the Valkyrie Massacre and the only difference here is I am the one in charge and I will destroy and disintegrate every asteroid you mined for years and terminate your operations forever!”
Consortium President: “Can you please shut up! You two were so immoral and has the urge to take a fight and demonstrate aggressive words here inside my sacred place. You two must keep intact and composed. We are losing here! Wake up! And you two want to fight each other? What an irresponsible president. You don’t have the right the hold that title anymore and my respect on you two are fading to point that I want to cut my ties on your guilds! Please Martin and George, can you two please establish a prosperous meeting? I want to prolong the safety of the Consortium and I know that you also want to protect your sovereignty and be prosperous, but there will be no result if your mind is corrupted, full of curses and angry toward each other and you oppose those who are fighting alongside with you. You’re all veterans of war and I’ve salute you every time you made such outstanding and progressive contribution to our race and make it to another level but it’s also shameful that you are also the one who pave the way for our race to face the real extinction while other aliens are happily watching us overwhelmed on this checkmate situation. Now, heroes of the space frontier era, for the sake of human race, make a clear decision now and move steadily. Prove that you were once the boasted heroes of our society.”
Imperium President (Martin): “Hmmm he is correct.” *clears throath*
Confederation President (George): “Ehemm Excuse me.”
Consortium President: (Nelson): “Let us start broadcasting this meeting to our co-officials on our outposts at least they will stay update to our topic discussion and they can suggest practical ways which can provide us effective solutions on our crisis.”
Martin and George: “I Agree.”
Nelson: “Then we shall start the meeting immediately.”
The meeting was held on Cosmic Consortium’s west sector; Axom, stellar system of Japar, planet Urdujan, orbital station of Zoedim – a ringworld type of station. Military representatives and messengers from different active company at combat was rallied on this station. There are almost 30 military representatives from United Imperium’s side, 17 guild masters from Georgian Confederation’s side and 24 surveillance personnel from Cosmic Consortium. The station was heavily guarded by Valkyries -destroyer class equipped with arrays of Tomahawk-32, Griffins-Vanguard class equipped with Type-2 rail gun and a pact of F-18 Thunderbirds-Fighter class equipped with Grade 5 sonar pings and series of Armada Uno cluster bombs. They were the personal Elite Guards of Martin’s Envoy on his way to the meeting. On the other side of the planet Urdujan, there are Confederation units being rallied for security: Magnitude-Barge/Carrier class equipped with Megatron II Mining laser, 3 Joltron-Battleship class equipped with 2 Ballista Accelerator accompanied with a Higson-Interceptor class equipped with 10cm Shotgun. Theses Confederation units were the 3rd Supreme Escort among their arsenal. And finally, from 2 to 3 astronomical units form planet Urdujan, a small fleet patrol of Astron were roaming around the vicinity of the planet securing that there were no unwanted trespassers inside the meeting and still the flow of audience were controlled.
Nelson: “Let us start this meeting. Everyone, please be seated and let our minds speak up. Let us hear out the warzone’s situation from our dear messengers from the scene.”
Roldan: “Greetings my fellowmen, I am Sergeant Roldan Romero from the 5th Frontline Fleet of Nighthawks Industry. We are the one who captured one of the Revenant’s Shipyard located at Yorja Sector; 5 blocks at the south of Revenant’s main sector. Sir Orlando Invictus decided to name the sector from our fellow Attack Lieutenant Benedict Yorja who bravely led his company to storm the Revenant’s sectorial command station near the said shipyard. According to our surveillance team who analyze the shipyard, it contains unknown and deadly weapons which are used the Revenant’s destroyers. We brought a sample of it in order for you to analyze its potential capabilities because according to Sir Orlando the we must exploit every spoils of war left by our enemies because the only thing that could defeat an immortal enemy was himself.” Also, according to the report, it contains dense amount of Liptune Ores, Zeeptyr Ores, Bahm Ores, Pyromaxis Ores and a cluster of Quartzite Ores which is the most valuable among the crystal loots. Unfortunately, despite of large amount of Quartzite ore, we can’t continue the operation even more due to large casualty received by our fleet. We need a group of respondents who will help us to retreat from our location, evacuate the spoils of war to the Imperium’s inventory and a group of engineers who can create temporary settlement of our fleet to stay and recover.”
Martin: I’am also congratulating your fleet Sergeant for your outstanding accomplishment on the field. I’ll be the one who grant your fleet’s request right away.
Roldan: *Saluted to General Martin* “Thank you for your appreciation Sir! I will gladly report this to Sir Orland!”
Martin: “I will call my Engineering team and Sojourn team to accompany your journey back to your fleet. Make haste and save your comrades on the field.”
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Roldan: “Yes sir! Excuse me.”
Nelson: “Thank you for your information Sir Roldan Romero. Let us proceed to our next messenger.”
Darius: “Greetings Sir! I am from the 3rd Attack Fleet of Flying Steel Corporation. We infiltrated the southeast sector of the Revenants. We’ve detected traces of asteroid miners orbiting on every stellar system on the sector. Therefore, we hypothesized that there are large deposits of Grade 10 crystals or above on those asteroids. And we’ve noticed that there are so many rouge asteroids drifting on every stellar systems. It is possible that these Revenants developed a technology that can move a large asteroid at will.”
Nelson: “Interesting. Is it like a tractor beam?”
Darius: “I think not Sir, tractor beam is too small to move such gigantic rock.”
Nelson: “Then what do you think it is?”
Darius: “A pulsar magnet sir. According to our research, it could release a powerful shockwave that can give tremendous unequal charge to a certain entity nearby. After charging things nearby, it will change its surface charge according to what the master what. He will change the surface charge into the pulse’s charge to repel things nearby or change into opposite charge that can attract objects nearby. We can add the fact that Grade 10 crystals or above will react aggressively to any magnetic entity nearby. Just imagine if the whole core of a crystal-rich asteroid was unstably charged along with those collateral metals merged inside, the whole asteroid will start to move towards or away the pulsar magnet and gain large momentum which can break its stability from pre-determined stellar orbit. This is a favorable technology for the Revenant’s mining fleet. They are able to isolate the asteroid, place it into a safe zone where they can extract elements inside it without compromising any type of performance.”
Nelson: “That was an outstanding findings Darius. Thank you for your report.”
Darius: *Salutes to Sir Nelson* “No problem sir!”
Nelson: “Let us give chance for the servant of the backline give their reports.”
Dominador: “It’s an honor to join all you of on this meeting. I am Captain Alfonso Dominador Quirino of the Confederation’s Carrier League. It is unfortunate to report that the main fleet of the United Imperium who are being supported by the Carrier’s League had losing its momentum power. Its capability to conquer more sectors has been decreasing at a fast rate due to large casualties we’ve received. We’ve lose a number of MCB – 45 darrier class along with its valuable cargoes and loot of war. Fortunately, our crews were safe thanks to the remaining units Valkyries-destroyer class of the Imperium giving our fleeing comrades a strong covering fire. The main fleet is still engaging on the field until now. Revenant’s forces were so strong to the point that we can escape their range of fire. Commander Jacob Xerving decided to fight back while maintaining their compact position to reduce the casualties. Only light carriers have the chance to escape including our group who travelling all the way here in order to report our current situation. Sir, we’ve requesting to full back. We must utilize the power of our sectorial border defense to increase of attack power and save more men of us.”
Nelson: “Thank you for giving your report Capt. Dominador.”
Martin: “No, not yet. This not the time to full back.”
Dominador: “But why Sir, excuse me Sir for raising my point but lives are at stake here Sir. We must act now or our men will die in vain!”
Martin: “Don’t insult my fellow soldier Captain. They proved worthy and I know that they will succeed on their operation. I knew their General’s personality and I’ve joined him with countless battles here in the galaxy. If your carriers can’t handle the tension, then full retreat to the sector border and replenish their tools. I don’t want to make your George to pick nonsense fight with me.”
George: “So you’ve respecting me now, Martin? That was impressive! I’ve never expect to turn your pride off in front me huh?”
Martin: “I’m just doing what want.”
George: “Ha! Is this another debt trick of yours? Then it will not work anymore. Choose your enemy wisely Martin.”
Martin: “Tsk!”
Nelson: “Are you done talking? Then let us proceed.”
Nimbles: “I have some suggestion gentlemen. What if we explore the far eastern side sector of the Revenants? According to my spies, those sectors, hold secrets and some valuable findings throughout those sectors. I’ve trusted my spies and it is proven on many operations. Actually, I’ve sent my 3 research teams from Xenophilium Academy to find out what treasures are kept inside those sectors.”
Johannes: “Same suggestion gentlemen. My Sojourn teams from J-works and CryoWorks discovered strange things that far from beyond our technology either Revenants. They tried to examine one their planets and found the Mythical Fragments. I know it is too good to be true so I’ve also send my fellow researcher on that planet to uncover things that maybe can help with our situation. What do you think General Martin? ”
Martin: “Well, it is worth trying than doing nothing.”
General Martin whisper to his secretary on his right side.
Martin: “Andrea, go relay this message to all of our industries that I’m declaring a quest for all of the Sojourn team to reach the far eastern sector of the Revenants and unveil what it holds, exploit what will benefits us. I’m calling it Operation Crystalline. Now Andrea, make haste.”
Andrea: “Understood!”
Andrea stood up and walk towards the exit of the conference hall. She finds her way to the communication bridge of the station. While walking on the metallic corridor of the station Zoedim, she puts out her communication hologram and contact her second in command; Hershey Sy-Palvim.
Andrea: “Hersh! Do you copy?”
Hershey: “Affirmative Ma’am, Loud and clear.”
Andrea: “Listen, I’m making my way to Zoedim’s communication bridge to relay an executive order.”
Hershey: “Who will be the target of these executive order ma’am?”
Andrea: “All of the Exploration Department of each Industry. Make haste, I’ll send request in 3 minutes.”
Hershey: “Copy that.”
The communication hologram was terminated. And the communication hologram was kept inside her coat pocket.
Andrea reached the communication platform and ask permission to one its clerk to use on of their faculties.
Andrea: “Greetings! I am Andrea Vanessa Pierce, Head Secretary of United Imperium.”
Andrea show her holographic of badge and license.
Andrea: “I want to have contact the headquarters immediately to relay some important message from the president.”
Clerk: “Greetings Ma’am. Please this way. I shall accompany you.”
Andrea: “Pleasures!”
They make their way to a small cabin containing stellar communication computer facing to the planet Urdujan’s majestic violet atmosphere.
Clerk: “Here Ma’am, please use this communication room at your will. If you want some assistance, just call me.”
Andrea: “Thank you. Your assistance is appreciated. I’ll call you if I’ve encounter a trouble.”
Clerk: “No worries.”
Andrea open the stellar communication computer. A series of holographic windows popped up.
Andrea: “Hershey, do you copy. Connect me to the headquarters audio.”
Hershey: “Your audio had some cut points. Please arranged the coordinated correctly Ma’am.”
Andrea tweaked some settings an analogs on the communication computer.
Andrea: “I’m a saying clear?”
Hershey: “Yes Ma’am loud and clear. Redirecting you to our audio system………..!! Ready to speak up Ma’am!”
Andrea: “Greetings to our esteemed Sojourners. I am Andrea Vanessa Pierce, the Head secretary speaking. The official’s meeting is still ongoing, planning what would be our next move after being defeated Revenant’s main forces. The president decided to still fight back he needs a pack of Sojourners who could traverse Revenant’s borders and make their way towards their far eastern sector. According to the stellar map available here in Urdujan, that sector was named Lendron. There are said to be hidden items kept on every heavenly bodies inside that sector which can help us on our crisis between Revenant’s conflict. And as a side quest from me, go find any signs of power crystals inside those sectors since our fuel management office reported that we will have a possible fuel shortage on next years, which means we can’t fund certain missions anytime soon. This executive order was named Operation Crystalline by our president. Make haste, president surely wants a tangible result as quick as possible. Andrea Pierce, signing out.”
All of the Sojourn units especially the Exploration Department officials heard the announcement.
Gen. Torres make a move and rush to his garage and prepare his crewmates.
Gen. Torres: “Hey Jerome, come with me, there is a job waiting for us.”
Jerome: “Hidden items? Maybe they are jewels! It makes me excited man!”
Gen Torres: “You are so childish man.”