ME: This may or may not be what Ahsokafanboy1138 had in mind for his version of Book Four.

The Armed Forces of the Earth Empire had suffered from Kuvira surrendering following a nearly successful but ultimately failed invasion of Republic City. While the Colossus used by Kuvira as her personal command vehicle had sunk six United Republic battleships and caused Raiko to order a surrender out of fear, Team Avatar had successfully destroyed the mechanized giant. Combined with Kuvira surrendering after having a talk with Avatar Korra in the Spirit World, the morale of the Imperial invasion force had plummeted. Though many had surrendered at their beloved leader's behest (it didn't help that the fall of the Colossus had been quite a disheartening sight for the Imperial soldiers), others had gone down fighting, preferring to die rather than submit to the custody of what they saw as an illegitimate regime. The remaining Imperial troops had retreated to the Earth Empire, falling back behind the safety of the border walls. Marshal Sun, Deputy Minister of Defense of the Earth Empire, now governed the Empire in the absence of Kuvira and her fiancé, Minister of Defense Baatar.

"We must suppress all defeatist talk from here to Zaofu," Sun said at a meeting with the remaining Imperial leaders in Ba Sing Se. "The Great Uniter risked life and limb to save all of us from the anarchy created by the Red Lotus. We would be practically spitting on her if we let the Empire collapse in her absence."

Grand General Song, leader of the Imperial Army, nodded. "I agree with you entirely, Marshal," he said. "Fire Lord Izumi and President Raiko even now are moving their armies towards the border. It is a shame the Colossus is no longer around to intimidate and destroy those who seek to undermine our nation."

Sun resisted the urge to wince. The Colossus was a well-protected, fearsome way for the Great Uniter to attack the enemies of their people, but it had consumed an inordinate amount of resources as a natural consequence. At least Kuvira had had the foresight of developing a large conventional military first, true, but the Marshal of the Armed Forces would have advised against constructing that mechanical monstrosity if she had asked for his opinion on the matter regardless.

"Luckily enough, the fall of the Colossus may be a blow to the Empire, but not a fatal one," the provisional leader of the Earth Empire said. "The spirit energy cannon was ironically one of the less expensive things about that machine, and it was not the only such weapon we had. On Kuvira's orders, additional cannons were constructed, both in the event that the Colossus was severely damaged and because the Great Uniter, in her infinite wisdom, knew that the Colossus could not be everywhere at once."

The woman in charge of the Imperial Navy, Grand Admiral Huang, cleared her throat. Though Kuvira had naturally focused on strengthening the Army and, to a lesser extent, the Air Force in order to stabilize the Earth Empire, she had been a student of history and knew the Fire Nation's naval forces had given it a key advantage over the Earth Kingdom during the Hundred Year War and had planned to construct a strong fleet of warships following the conquest of the United Republic as a deterrent against foreign aggression. "Sir, the cannons can be transported both by train and by airship," she said. "If you want, we can send them to the border to bolster our defenses there."

"Excellent idea, Grand Admiral," replied Sun. "All right, ladies and gentlemen. We may have not raised the Imperial Banner in Republic City, but we will make sure that the Empire survives." He then raised his fist into the air before slamming it down on the table as he yelled, "All hail the Great Uniter!"

"All hail the Great Uniter! All hail the Great Uniter!"

*CUT TO: CITY HALL, REPUBLIC CITY, UNITED REPUBLIC OF NATIONS*

"The Imperial soldiers who weren't killed or captured retreated to their side of the border," President Raiko said, beginning the meeting. "Along with reserve units brought in from the rest of the Earth Kingdom, they have been tasked with reinforcing the Imperial defenses along the border. Kuvira's followers have been demoralized and weakened, but they remain a threat to global stability. The worst report of all the ones I've received so far indicates that giant machine the Avatar destroyed didn't possess the sole spirit weapon in existence. In fact, Kuvira's followers have moved at least a few of their existing cannons to the border and may be manufacturing additional ones as we speak to either launch a second invasion with or fend off any counterattacks."

"My airbenders are reluctant to participate in any counterattack," Tenzin said. "Kuvira struck first, true, but many believe that taking the fight to the Earth Empire would just be needless violence. Even if the Air Nation were to commit itself to defeating the Imperials, there are not a lot of us and losing a large amount of young men and women at this time would be devastating."

Fire Lord Izumi nodded in agreement. "Though I am grateful for the fact that my country has not participated in war for decades," said Izumi, "the Fire Nation Defense Force has little to no experience in battle as a result. More importantly, much of the Earth Kingdom population still supports Kuvira and the Hundred Year War has not been forgotten by them. If my soldiers march into their cities and villages, we will appear as the monsters from their history books. An invasion of Earth Kingdom territory could very well increase support for Kuvira. Even if we win, we could be fighting insurgents in favor of the Imperial regime for years."

Tonraq, Chief of the Southern Water Tribe, spoke up next. "Both of the Water Tribes took losses during our civil war. Kuvira's military is large, powerful, and has been hardened by battles with various bandits, separatists, and other opponents. Casualties for both sides would be high, and in addition to the blood spilled there would be damaged infrastructure and money wasted on war."

Suyin Beifong, Matriarch of Zaofu, decided to offer a solution. "We'll have to release Kuvira," she told the other world leaders.

Everyone looked at her. "Excuse me, Madam Beifong," said Raiko, "but Kuvira seized control of the Earth Kingdom, imprisoned anyone who didn't live up to her expectations, invaded the United Republic, and killed many of my sailors when she destroyed six battleships. Even if executing her would be inappropriate, what Kuvira has done warrants life imprisonment, not a slap on the wrist."

"The Imperials in the Earth Kingdom won't listen to anyone in this room, Mr. President," Suyin responded, "but they will listen to Kuvira. If she gets her followers to stand down, we may be able to end this war without further bloodshed."

Raiko took off his glasses and sighed. "That may be the best solution, Madam Beifong," he said. "But if you're wrong, may the Spirits help us all."

ME: I hope this was alright.

Ahsokafanboy1138 came up with the idea of multiple spirit energy weapons. It makes sense because, besides Kuvira probably being the redundant sort, the cannons probably aren't that expensive compared to a giant mecha even if they're experimental technology. Seriously, the suits used by her subordinates are one thing, but the Colossus?

Speaking of mecha suits, it actually makes sense that their pilots are listed as Elite Mooks like the Imperial metalbenders. Seriously, those suits are probably harder to control then a tank or a truck, so anyone operating them would need better training to make good use of their vehicles.

I won't tolerate comments taking potshots at either Korrasami OR Makorra, I got my wisdom teeth removed last week and thus am not in the mood for reading those kinda comments. For those of you who are Makorrans, take comfort in the fact that Korra is canonically bisexual, so at least Bryke aren't like those Glee idiots who believe bisexuality doesn't exist (seriously, look up the No Bisexuals trope).