Hello, I'm back again! This is another MPH fic, which takes place after my trilogy and uses the surviving OCs from there, so I advise you read the trilogy first. Unfortunately, I won't update as fast as normal (originally 1 or 2 a day), but I'll still try to do it fast. Although I seem to get more reviews after a longer period of delay...If you have questions or comments about the trilogy or this fic, PM me if it's not a review. I answer reviews and PMs quite quickly. I talk too much, so here's the story.
The Kriken Empire was considered by many to be the strongest Empire in the history of the universe, and a power second only to the Galactic Federation. Although many krikens believed that they could defeat the Federation, the Emperor and Overlords refused to attempt an invasion that would trigger a war of such magnitude. Some civilizations feared not only their own takeover by the krikens, but also a massive war that would destroy the fragile balance the Federation struggled to uphold. Space Pirates was another issue, as they were terrorists that the Federation either wasn't bothered to deal with, or was unable to do anything. The krikens and Space Pirates had an unspoken agreement to leave the other to its ways, although several kriken planets eagerly hoped for a battle between them for the coveted title of "most feared race", of which the krikens had second place.
Aboard a large kriken flagship, one of the Overlords stood at the bridge, responding to the summons by the communications official.
"Yes?" the Overlord said sharply. He wore a black cloak that concealed his face, but a red eyes gleamed from beneath the cloak.
"Better listen to this," the officer said, handing the Overlord a recording of the message. The Overlord's eye narrowed as he played the message. Ordinarily, a holographic image of the sender would appear, so the lack of it showed the sender didn't want to be known.
"To the Kriken Empire, preferably someone with a decent rank. I have discovered a Federation scheme to attack a Kriken planet. I have enclosed the coordinates. The attack will occur within a few days." the communication went out. The Overlord pondered the message. Without knowledge of the sender, the communication could be called 'unreliable'. However, it sounded sincere, but that was what concerned the Overlord the most. Who would help the Kriken Empire? It would have to be an enemy of the Federation...the Overlord sighed.
"I need a direct link to the coordinates. The planet there must be warned. Also, send a call to the Emperor. I will need to discuss this with him..." the Overlord said wearily.
At a Federation base, Commander Grater turned as an officer approached him.
"Yes? What is it?" Grater barked, the officer wincing. Grater was not known for having developed any form of a whisper, which is why Samus Aran seemed amused by causing his blood pressure to rise.
"Urgent communication, Commander!" the officer reported. Grater scowled and followed the official to the communications room.
"Let's hear this message..." Grater yelled. He was handed a recording and played it. The first thing he noticed was the lack of a holographic image, so it was anonymous.
"To a high-ranked Federation officer, the Kriken Empire plans to attack a Federation controlled system and take it over. Enclosed are the coordinates, and the attack will occur in a matter of a few days." the communication stopped and Grater growled loudly.
"Damn Krikens...always causing some form of mischief! Contact the admiral...he'll need to hear about this one..." Grater barked. The officers hastened to obey.
Inside a Space Pirate mothership, The Pirate Council stared at a recording of a communication received earlier.
"The Kriken Empire intends to break any neutrality agreement and attack you settlements. The Galactic Federation will also be attacking, but will not be allied with the Empire. This will happen in a few days, and the coordinates are enclosed." The communication shut off. The council seemed coldly unconcerned.
"We will send an army led by reinstated General Weavel to take out the threats to our settlements. If the Kriken Empire and Galactic Federation want a war, we will give it to them! And destroy them!" There was a great deal of excitement following the announcement and several Space Pirates hurried to prepare.