Imperial Apocalypse
Part 5: The Imperial Remnant Part 1: Encounter
Imperial Return
Location: The outer rim of the former Galactic Imperial System
"Tell me, is Daniel still alive?" Vader asked of his spies. "Yes, Sir, he was last seen with Robin near the AstroNet base." "Good, good. Get me aboard my Star Destroyer. I would like to show little Daniel what he has done."
Location: AstroNet HQ America, Earth
"JOSH! Lets go already!" Bishop was taking Josh to an Air Force Museum that afternoon. A few moments later Josh appeared at the bottom of the stairs. "Okay, lets go." "Daniel! Daniel! You need to take a look at this!" It was Jordan, AstroNet's Space Security advisor. Daniel rushed over to the computer screens and saw what he hoped to never see: A fleet of Imperial Star Destroyers on a path toward Earth. "Sound the alarm. This means war."
A few seconds later, the sirens sounded and the path to war had started. "Send the fighters to intercept any Imperial patrols." Jordan told the Admiral of the Star fighter Corps. Without Bishop, the Corps would almost certainly fail. Bishop was the King of Air Warfare. He was the center of the AstroNet Air Force. This mission needed him. But this mission would have to wait. There was only one man in the world who could officially start a war with the Imperial Remnant: The President of the United States of America.
"Sir, we just received a feed from one of our patrol ships, and it seems that the Galactic Empire is once again on the move." Daniel told the President. "And what do you want me to do? They aren't after the nation, they're after you. This isn't my problem, it's yours." Daniel was floored. If the President wasn't going to defend his planet, then Daniel would have to declare war himself. "Forget it Sir, You're right, this is my war, but it will be your country that is ultimately destroyed." Daniel told him casually. "I'll tell you what, if you take the lead strategic position in my nation, I will declare war on the Imperial Remnant." "Sir, you've got yourself a deal. Just one question, how long do you want me to lead the country strategically?" "Until I relieve you of command." It was settled, Daniel would command and the President would declare war.
Daniel walked back to Jordan, told him what was going on, the glanced through the window to see the Imperial Star Destroyers already looming ominously overhead. He gave the order to fire every gun at them. All Hell had broken loose and Daniel ran to his TIE Interceptor. At that moment, he thought he saw several Arwings fly overhead. It reminded him of old times.