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
The Hegemony’s elite Erinyes fleet flashed into orbit high above Rhylen Terra. Ships came in by the dozens, and in force. Battleships and carriers and cruisers flashed into the system in clusters, and brought all their support ships with them. At Erinyes’ core was half of the Star Dragon’s 5th Flee
Alethii grimaced at the reports he had been given. Their primary weapons were all far less effective against enemy armor. That certainly was a surprise. But it didn’t mean that winning against them was impossible. “Fine. Report on their weapon systems,” he said. “Can they get through our plating?”
The Star Dragon watched as his opening move dismantled the Imperial line. His fleet’s barrage easily ripped into their armor and blasted entire chunks apart with ease. And they seemingly did so with absolute impunity - the Imperials didn’t even fire back. “Sir, incoming Imperial skirmish vessels,”
“Yes, swarmchief.” “Did I mention how interesting all of this is?” said Konleth. “Yes? Well, I’ll simply mention it again.” “If you’ve something to say,” snarled Alethii, “then please say it.” “Well, if you must insist… Don’t you find it curious that they’re technologically matched, and yet they’
Taloren Prime, Throne System, Imperial Domain of the Boundless Drogar The domed cities of Taloren Prime floated serenely along the glittering ocean surface, each one seemingly tranquil despite the messy truth hidden inside. For example, Lacroseth City was a hotbed for countless political infighting