There were murmurs from half of the First Feathers. Both sides of the argument certainly nipped at them - they had all presented great reasons for doubling their war efforts, or backing away from them. “Just because we can weather more pain than the rest of the galaxy doesn’t mean we should,” said
Foundation, The People’s System, Hegemony of Free Peoples The Hegemony’s Foundation planet was absolutely stunning, beautiful, and lush. It was home to verdant forests, barren deserts, towering mountains, and bottomless oceans. There was also a wild variety of bountiful fauna and colorful flora in
“That’s not incompetence,” said Eris. Both Claire and Xylo looked over next to them, and saw the Pirate Queen Eris in the seat next to theirs. Surprised filled their faces instantly. Claire balked, but only for a split second. “What?” she muttered. “Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be, what, way c
“That’s absolutely preposterous!” the Star Dragon yelled out. “Didn’t you hear the part where all of our fleets are already engaged? We have ships out there that are in dire need of repair, and yet are still on the front lines. And you want to thin them out even further?!” “While I have you in mind
“Lady Felrahn,” said one of the Voices, “that House’s designation is clearly marked Alpha-Rho. And we all know that means that-” “So what?” Lady Felrahn interrupted. “We’re at war, and wartime needs precede our designations. Besides, maybe the Temple of Discord should be speaking for itself. Let’s
The High Admiral guffawed. “So you made a strategic decision to adapt to their tactics?” he said. “All while operating solely in enemy territory? That sounds suspiciously like a well-oiled military machine to me.” Eris exhaled at length. To Claire and Xylo, it also seemed performative. In fact, ev
Rhylen Terra, Vencal System, Major House Felrahn The space above Rhylen Terra was akin to a graveyard. Littered all around the wrecked orbital station were the carcasses of numerous warfare vessels, from carriers on down. Everything was torn or blasted or ripped apart, and hung in the dead of space
“Erinyes fleet!” he began. Though his tone felt somewhat weary, even despondent, it was still strong and wilful underneath. The strength and authority of the Star Dragon was so potent, even Eris got a little bit caught up in it. “I know none of you want to be here, doing a fool’s errand for a dying