Samuel Chase and the Dark Knights of the Apocalypse Chapter Zero: The Story of Samuel Chase
The world is in ruins. There are no recognizable buildings as I look out from my window. There are no sounds except those of the faint radio waves from the last remains of the communication satellites. Those reports estimate the surviving number of humans at about one hundred million, but I am alone in this city.
The destruction that I am describing was not a natural occurrence; this was brought to us by one man, and his diabolical plan to destroy the entire human race.
The city I am hiding in is silent except for the occasional gas tank explosion or structural collapse. I am safe though, I am here on my own wishes. I am reflecting on what my world has become. I served my world. I came into direct contact with this diabolical monster.
His name was Samuel Chase, and I wish to tell the story of him and his Dark Knights of the Apocalypse. It took a long time to form the words, but I finally have the right words to tell my story:
The year was 2300 A.D. The world is not only at war with itself, but with new species discovered, the universe. Shots are being fired and people are killed everywhere and everyday.
Two hundred years earlier, the world has divided itself into two empires, the Northern Order and the Southern Alliance. Each also had constant attempts of assassinations on their rulers from within their own empires.
Eventually after many years of fighting, they found that their common enemy was not on Earth, but it was in space. The two rulers decided to form a new world order, the United World Empire (UWE). Their army was massive and justly titled the United World Armed Forces (UWAF). They had planes and bombers that could fly in space and planetary environments. Their vehicles were capable of crushing enemy soldiers and crushing opposition with ease. Their soldiers were trained heavily and showed no fear when enemy planets attacked.
The UWE was ruled under a diarchy, or with two rulers, until one was assassinated by another human. The shot was found to have been shot from a military genius, one who could penetrate their security. Therefore, in response to this, the solo ruler enacted a law in which individuals must have their intelligence levels measured. If they were too high, they were imprisoned for life, no questions asked.
Samuel Chase was a different story, however. He was born during this time of war to Rebecca and Morgan Chase, who were concerned with his intelligence. At two weeks, he could walk easily and at six months, he was playing video poker like a pro. Then the time came for him to be measured. His parents brought him to the government facility and a young nurse brought them back to the machine. "Alright," she said picking up Samuel and placing him on the machine, "Let's get this over with." Two marine guards stood with guns at the ready.
The machine started as normal and she read off the numbers, "100, 200, 300, 350, 400!" she said shocked as the level began rising exponentially. She backed up just before the machine exploded, the baby in her arms.
The marines immediately seized the child as Rebecca cried, "We must tell the ruler." One said as his parents followed.
In the ruler's palace, hidden underground, the marines presented the child. "Sir, this child has the highest IQ of any organism in the world!"
"How much?" the ruler asked in shock.
"It was about 875 before the machine exploded." He said.
"This child must be disposed of." The ruler said ordering a rocket pod by keypad access in his throne room. A rocket was soon deployed and Samuel's parents were held back with horror on their faces. "This child will either die or be found." He said quietly and placed him inside. Samuel cried as it lifted off and exited the atmosphere.
Little Samuel Chase looked out a port window in the rocket and saw two sleek, purple ships shoot out from nowhere and disappear just as quickly. He would never forget those ships.
"What is the status of the super station?" an officer asked Admiral Franz Denari on the Imperial Star Destroyer Temptation.
"Going as according to plan." He said looking outside as a missile like object appeared on screen.
The emperor was on the ship at this time and saw the same object. "Bring me that rocket." He said.
"Right away Emperor." Denari said as two Tie Fighters went out and collected the rocket.
They brought it back and the Emperor opened the compartment and pulled out Samuel.
He handed him off to Denari and said, "Take good care of him, I sense the force in him."
"Yes my emperor." Denari said.