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
Although the world around her was merely a blur, she had enough sense to grab a fistful of the fine black sand all around her, and threw it in the blurry form that was Retholis. It allowed her to roll away as Retholis shielded himself from the sand itself. With breaths hot and heavy, the Empress le
Rhylen Terra, Vencal System, Imperial Occupied Front The Imperial capital ships’ bow chitin was shattered to pieces by the Erinyes’ relentless barrage. They splintered and cracked and split into shards, even as numerous mines exploded all around them. But none of the damage slowed them down, not ev
Some were able to outright breach the capital ships’ decks, and sucked dozens of crewmembers out into space. If they weren’t cut to pieces in the attacks themselves. “I need a full count on every Imperial skirmisher on the field,” said the Star Dragon. New reports immediately came up on the tacma