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A/N/2- OK in response to requests for longer chapters I'm going through and lengthening all the chapters. Unfortunately I am somewhat restricted by existing chapters and my upcoming Exams, but this is a good way to de-stress so i'll keep plugging away at it.

The Kasrkin were the imperium's finest, men and women standing shoulder to shoulder against the never-ending tide of humanities enemies. Proud martial traditions stretching all the way back to a time prior to the great betrayal. During the heady days of the dark age of technology they stood firm as the systems alliance premier soldiers, no less feared then as now. This is their story; this is the story of a people who have safeguarded humanities future since their founding.

2000CE: A counter culture movement begins in Australia, emphasising discipline and unity of purpose, it is dismissed as nothing but a fad by general populace but its members begin to experience a great deal of success in their ventures, particularly over the long term.

2020CE: Worried about the increasingly lax moral standards of society the movement migrates into sealed compounds that they term kasr's, making themselves the family of the kasr's. Literally Kasrkin. The move separates the Kasrkin from the general population and they begin the process towards becoming a faceless movement I t he eyes of the general public. The actions of one are viewed as the action of all. Several myths spring up about the Kasrkin detailing their lack of Humanity and barbaric practices.

2030CE: As the global situation deteriorates the Kasrkin have begun making a name for themselves as their personal discipline in an increasingly hedonistic world grants them success in most of their ventures. Among the upper classes people are beginning to notice the wealth that the Kasrkin and are becoming increasingly jealous that such resources are denied to them, Several key marketing campaigns are initiated by industrialists in order to open up the restricted and tightly regulated markets of the Kasrs. These efforts are ultimately defied and resentment against the kasr's intensifies among the wealthy.

2035CE: The wants of the people have begun to exceed the markets ability to supply and the global situation begins to deteriorate as resources begin to run out, jealousy of the Kasrkin and their success becomes increasingly prevalent among the middle and lower class. Seizing on this opportunity the upper classes begin pressure on the Kasrkin to open their vaults and "share" with everyone else, as they have no right to deny anyone access to that which is necessary to survive. This triggers an increasing shift in Kasrkin culture towards militaristic ideals in an effort to protect themselves. However the host societies interpret this as a threat and sanction are passed limiting their rights, and in some cases completely removing them. The Kasrkin convene with their kin across the globe seeking a consensus on a solution. Anti-Kasrkin riots are becoming increasingly common, several Kasrs and stormed and many are injured, several children were killed.

2036CE: In response the increasing violence, the Kasrkin launch a rapid and vicious coup of Australia executing any and all who resist them the Kasrkin leave a trail of devastation on their road to power. Seizing control of Australia in a matter of days, the world reels in at eh devastation as experts begin to realise that the violence against the Kasrkin initiated a complete metamorphosis of their culture. From peaceful conservative seeking a home suiting their ideals, to a disciplined and fanatical militaristic culture determined to survive and certain that the world is against them. Kasrkin flood to their new home from around the world triggering and economic and cultural boom as the nation is revolutionised from the demographic shift. As one of the few resource rich nations left in the world, and controlling a large portion of the worlds uranium and high-grade iron ore the Kasrkin begin an economic campaign to finance a massive arms build up. With an emphasis on rapid deployment troops and equipment the military forces of Australia suddenly became a major threat to their neighbours. The Kasrkin have seen the success of military actions and view them as a vital part of policy, a drastic in shift in public funding is authorised around the globe in an attempt to match the Kasrkin arms build up further straining the world economy.

2037: The Kasrkin are feeling the strain of the increasing urbanisation as people flock to the cities for jobs and welfare. Making a drastic decision the Kasrkin forcibly resettle "ordinary"(non-Kasrkin) citizens to the rural regions and major resource projects in an attempt to support their growing population and economy. As a side effect the dispersal of opposition groups and separation of Kasrkin sees hatred of Kasrkin begin to die down, replaced wariness and mistrust.

2040CE- World war 3 ignites, rather than wait to be attacked, the Kasrkin launch a vicious assault into SE Asia, seeking to disable their regional enemies before they can do any damage to the homeland. China and the US clash over strategic Japan, and resource rich Russia, which has been slowly collapsing from a series of incompetent governments. The EU contends with the desperate hordes from Africa who flood north seeking a new future and a share of Europe's success, overwhelmed by their sheer numbers the EU folds rapidly in the face of their advance. The Public view of the Kasrkin begins to change, as the Kasrkin society demands that they protect what is theirs, in effect protecting the people of Australia. This causes a further shift in public opinion and people begin to respect the Kasrkin's prowess at war and their willingness to die for them and their cause.

2044CE- The war finally ends with the Kasrkin having maintained an alliance of necessity with the USA. Caused by fear of suffering the fate of the Chinese, the American air superiority hammering the Chinese into the ground, and the Kasrkin air forces were no match for the advanced jets of the USA. But holding much of SE Asia. A system in which the Kasrs are supported by many surrounding civilian villages is formalised, allowing the Kasrkin to focus on the defence and governance of their territories.

2050CE- The Kasrkin are the single most feared force on the planet, not for their technology, with which the advantage rests solely with the newly formed Northern Alliance of the EU remnants, Canada and the USA, but their casual brutality, ferocity during the war and unflinching discipline in the face of impossible odds makes any campaign against them too costly and uneconomical. They have demonstrated an unflinching loyalty to those they view as under their protection and have slaughtered any and all they consider a threat to them.

2051CE: Under economic, social and military pressure from the technologically and economically superior Northern Alliance the Kasrkin begin considering unification, they are well aware that the Northern Alliances ability to secure air dominance would spell enormous casualties for them. The only possible hopes for victory would rest with ICBMs, but the Northern Alliance has very sophisticated missile shield systems, or special operations to disable either the air force or missile shield. Unwilling to start a war in which victory is uncertain the Kasrkin compile a list of concessions that they want in exchange for unifying with the Northern Alliance.

2053CE: The Northern Alliance and the Kasrkin federation unify, in exchange for the continuation for Kasr system and their own regiments the Kasrkin are peacefully annexed into the Northern Alliance. The Northern Alliance is understandably ecstatic, they have gained the best infantry and rapid insertion troops in the world for the price of special formations and an advisor the president. Unfortunately social prejudice against the Kasrkin still exists among the Northern Alliance peoples and many blame their arms build up for starting the third world war. The Kasrkin remain silent and perform their duties, as is their new role.

Relay 314

2157CE

The relay above Shanxi began to gyrate as the ships of humanity approached, the agitated element zero preparing to catapult the human ships near instantaneously across the distance separating it from its partner relay in citadel space. Unfortunately for the humans they had no clue of the hell they were about to unleash upon Shanxi as punishment for their recklessness, at least in the eyes of the coming enemy.

Three exploration corvettes, barely a 100m long, lightly armed with ultraviolet laser defences, 20 Thor class missiles and a single electro-magnetic wave projector mounted on the front. The primary armament being the Thor class missiles, conventional munitions laced with accelerant to make them more suitable for vacuum combat. The primary effect of these explosives wasn't the detonation, which had an extremely limited radius, but the radiation the accelerant produced. The side effect being that if they did encounter an enemy then their ships would be empty and easily boarded. Hopefully allowing for technological acquisition and reverse engineering.

The relay flashed and they were through. "All stations report!"

"Weapons green"

"Arm them, just in case."

"Engines green."

"Dump static and excess heat and prepare for relay transition just in case."

Vents opened along the ship, heat and static energy released in a torrent of writhing enemy, lighting up the void enclosing them.

"Sensors are online sir, we're green, no hostiles detected."

"Keep looking."

A noticeable tension began to seep onto the bridge, that gut feeling that defied logic, but had saved an uncountable number of lives.

"FleetCom online sir, all ships are green, the Corinth is seeking permission to go dark."

"Granted."

On the left of the Athens the Corinth engaged stealth systems and slunk towards the relay, in the event of an emergency it was to fetch aid, seeing as it was lacking the equipment to do much else. In the mean time it would act as a data storage device, just in case.

Seconds passed, the bridge was quiet, tension built. A blue flash, just a twinkle there in the distance.

"Contacts, 500,000 kilometres and closing"

"Arm weapons but maintain locks"

First contact protocol stated that the ships should be on alert, with weapons secured. Under no circumstances were humans to fire unless fired upon.

"Contacts closing fast!"

"Hail them, and get me threat report ASAP, package all telemetry and prepare for microburst to the Corinth. Under no circumstances is the Corinth's stealth to be breached."

"Not responding to hails sir" an edge of panic began creeping into the officer's voice,

"Try again"

"Threat report sir, 10 contacts, 5 corvettes, 3 frigates and 2 cruisers. Estimate threat at…SIR! They're firing on us!"

The enemy ships lit up, steaks of blue flashing from their bows, missiles pouring from firing tubes. Impacting on the Thebes the ship simply ceased to exist. The Athena had fared better in the hands of her pilot who had the presence of mind to plot evasive manoeuvres without being asked.

"Fire all Thor missiles at the enemy, launch micro-burst data package for the Corinth. We have hostile first contact, command needs to know."

"Yes sir"

The ship gave a shuddering lurch as the enemy fire impacted. Then the ship exploded. In its final seconds a data packet streaked along cyberspace to an empty point next to the relay. Gathering the data the Corinth turned and fled the system through the mass relay, along with all the Intel on these new enemies.

Sergeant Jake Mitchell was a member of the Kasrkin 5th and damn proud of it. No way in hell were these bloody spike faces gonna harm his charges. They had come through the relay attacked without provocation and were now slaughtering the civilians and soldiers indiscriminately. These were his citizens, and he and the rest of his regiment were going to keep them alive, no matter the cost. This was the creed of the Kasrkin and had been for over a century, kill the enemy, every last man woman and child, but protect you own, always protect your own. This was the creed that allowed them to storm the fortified moons of Jupiter, crush the Venus insurrections and slaughter the Scions Of Destruction on Mars, through out the domain of Humanity the Kasrkin was revered as the perfect soldier. Without mercy, without regret and without fear. He had been given an objective and it would be completed, for a Kasrkin there was no other option, it wouldn't be pretty but it would be done.

"All units, maintain ambush positions,"

The Turian column advanced down the central road, keeping what they assumed was a sharp eye out for enemies, never suspecting the hell that was about to descend on them. They had woken the rage that had fuelled humanity since its dawn, and in their fury humanity had unleashed their erstwhile guardians, the Kasrkin were here and there would be no mercy for the enemies of humanity.

"Prepare to blitz, lets kill every last one of these damn bastards. These are our People "

A/N- this is my first fanfic and my first time writing for quite some time. If you have any ideas please let me know. And if you want to use the idea, feel free, I'd rather see it done justice. Just don't expect me to stop trying. Any comments/constructive criticism welcome.