15 AC/ 2156 , January 5 Colony World
The Swarm now controlled sixty solar systems. They where now colonizing another fifteen. Only one of them was in a system with a active Mass Relay. It was an daemon colony.
Batarian Vessel, BHS Camala.
"We will be clearing the mass relay is 5,4,3,2, and 1." Announces the XO Forvan. "Anything of interest." Captain Zovan asks in a bored tone. "Two gas giants and one garden world." reports the slave at the communication section. "It seems to have a primitive life form. It appears humanoid" she add to her report. "Bring us in closer. I want us to scan the entire planet. I want to know everything about this planet and it's inhabitants." Orders CO Joxtan
About a hour later the BHS Camala had finished it's scan. There is about hundred million inhabits, there tech level is about early manufactory era. To completely enslave the race and ship off world we would need several fleet and about two months." XO Forvan informs the captian.
15 AC / 2156 , January 10, Khar'Shan
"Admiral Joxtan, Due to the service you have done to the Batarian Hegemony you will forever more be known as Lord of Kal'Kesh and all of its territories. Do you except this honor?" roars Lord Caman "I accept the responsibility" Lord Joxtan roars back.
A Hour later the new Lord Joxtan informs the Hegemony Council that to completely enslave and move the race off world they would need to use half of their active fleet.
"That's completely unacceptable. If we mobilize that much of the fleet the citadel will certainly notice." snarls Councilor Jockton
"Who cares if they notice, they won't dare move against us and by the time they realize what's going on it will be to late for them to do anything. And with the surge of slave labor will give our economy a massive boost. We will be able to colonies three dozen systems."
After five hours of continued debate the council vote to enslaving the new race and colonize the pre planned systems.
15 AC / 2156, January 11, Citadel.
"Tevos, I got some reports that the Batarians are mobilizing a large part of there military." Morlon quickly reports to his long time friend. "How large of their forces are mobilizing?" Tevos asks in a worried tone. "If this report is right, about half of there fleet!" Morlon says in a quiet voice. They quickly share a look. "Sparatus, Councilor Morlon and I are convening a emergency council meeting. Can you meet us in the upper meeting room?" she politely asks. "I'll be there in ten minutes. Is that okay?" he replies sharply.
15 minutes later.
Sorry I'm late. The reporter might have smelt something is up. So what's so important that I had to leave my brothers wedding? Sparatus demands. "It's the Batarians" Tevos replies "Damn that race! We should have sterilized them along with the Krogan!" "Sparatus snarls. "Sparatus, control yourself or we will veto you" Tevos growls right back. "Fine. What are they doing? And Why?" he asks in a much calmer tone. "All we know is that they are mobilizing about half of there fleet, we don't know why, but we do know that they are heading for some unknown garden world deep in the Terminus Systems. We sent dozen of spy drones...they've all been destroyed within minutes of entering the system." Morlon sheepishly says. "We can't enter the Terminus Systems with out starting a war, but we can use Aria to buy a large force that can do the job." suggests Tevos. After a couple of minutes they agree to the idea.
"Nihlus Kryik, reporting as requested." says in a calm voice "We need you to go to Omega and make a deal with Aria. We need you to buy a army large enough to enter a heavily defended system, and find everything you can about this system. Can you do this or should we ask another Spectre" inquires Morlon. "I can do it. But can I ask what my budget is?" Morlon thinks about this for a minute and responds "Unlimited"
15 AC / 2156 January 12 , Omega
"Nihlus, long time no see,my friend." Aria says seductively. "Sorry Aria, I'm for business." Nihlus chuckles "A shame, so what can i do for you, my friend." "I need to buy a moderate navy and small army. You'll also get a nice finders fee, but only if you find me good quality." "How large are we talking about?" Two or three dreadnoughts, a dozen cruisers and about three dozen frigates. The army should be between three and five thousand. Also money is no issue." Nihlus answers quietly. "Goddess, Why does the Council need to buy such a large force?" Aria asks in a shocked tone. "Can I sit?" Aria nods. "The Batarian have mobilized half of there fleets, they have also blockaded a complete system. The council is worried. We're worried that the Batarian and the terminus system are about to attack. So we need a unofficial force to find out for sure. Nihlus whispers softly. "How long until I can get my fleet?" "A week"
0 BF (Before Founder's Day) / 2020 January 24 , Earth
"What the hell is with all the racket?" howlers President Knowles.
"Mr. President a pair of alien vessels just entered Earth's orbit." calmly responds the Minister of Defense
"They're design is drastically different, so there is speculation the ships are from different species"
"What is the United Earth Defense fleet planning?" Knowles asks with a strained voice.
"They've sent a first contact message and preparing to board the alien vessels.
Aboard EUD Enterprise
Captain Robert San Chez was not a happy man. The admiral board were all mysteriously missing, which means that Captain San Chez had to deal with this shit storm. Since those pompous ass had never thought that alien would appear in orbit above Earth. He had no protocol to follow.
"Captain, the boarding team is ready to board the alien vessels. Should I give the go ahead sir?" asks XO Morgan Scully
"Have they replied to any of our hails?"
"No, Sir."
After a long pause he finally responds "The mission is a go, tell them to be careful..."
"Alpha and Omega team, you have a go. Be careful and Godspeed." Lieutenant Commander Morgan orders
Aboard Alpha Boarding Vessel.
"Alright, team. The mission is a go. Remember to check your corners and for God's sake, don't take anything for granted. Do you understand?" growls 2nd Lieutenant James Gordon.
"No, sir" howlers back the fifty marines
20 minutes later, Aboard TDM Loki
As Alpha squad went to explored the vessel and they realized two startling facts. The first was that the ship's power was offline. The second was the design was very similar to human ships. As their exploration continued they split into teams of five. Each with different missions. Team Prime was looking for the Bridge, Team Bravo was searching for the engine room, Team Charlie was looking for armory, Team Delta was looking for survivors, and Team Echo was searching a data storage.
After an hour of searching the teams had all found their targets. "XO, this is Team Bravo. Do we have a go to start up the engine, sir?"
"Bravo team, you do not have a go. We are sending a three dozen scientist to learn what they can from the engines and reactors. Once they are confident that they know how both work they'll turn it on. You new order are to protect those scientist no matter what. Your second objectives are to read the manuals in the engine room. Any questions?"
Um, how are we suppose to read alien sir?" asks Corporal Jennins
"Delta team found out this is a human vessel. The current theory is it's from the future." LC Morgan responds with a laugh.
AF (After Founder's Day) / 2020 May 23
"Today the world celebrates the creation of United Earth Government. The government will be lead by a Lord Protector who serves for life. The UEG will have five military branches of military. The UEG Navy, UEG Army, UEG Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST), UEG Titan Drop Shock Troopers (TDST), and the UEG Marine Corps." The TV News Channel blares
"My Lord Protector have you looked at the plans that the military have sent us." asks the Minister of War. "Yes I have, but why are we using the exact design that the Dominion uses?" asks The Lord Protector.
"Um, because it's easier to copy rather than redesign everything from scratch."
After about fifteen minutes of awkward silence The Lord Protector final responds
"You can copy the design but only for the first we build. After that I want new designs, new ideas, new was of organizing the military. I also want the army to be design on our imaginations. Not given to us by our forefathers."
"Sir, might I ask why?"
"It's really pretty simple if we only copy any technology we are given or find we will lose something essential to humanity. Our ability to imagine and the ability to make our imagination a reality"
5 AF / 2025, May 25
EUG Shipyards
"Five years ago, I gave our Lord Protector design for our military. They were exact copies of the UEG military. Do you know what he said. He said no. That we could copy, but only for as long as it takes to create our own. Like you I was stunned, and I asked why. I now quote our Lord Protector "Humanities greatest strength is our ability to imagine, and our ability to make our imagination a reality". I give you humanities imagination. I give you the LPV Forward Unto Dawn" announces Jonathan Reach the Minister of War.
The Forward Unto Dawn wasn't the only vessel being launched that day, nor was it the largest. The Forward Unto Dawn was only a Frigate. There was close to fifty being launched. Along with dozen cruisers and a single carrier and dreadnought.
5 AF / 2025 May 25
Vevron Mining Inc. Head Offices
Meanwhile a young man was meeting with one of the richest mining CEO in the world.
" , will meet you now." chirps Sally the building A.I.
"Thank you...What's your name?"
"My name is Sally"
"Thank you Sally, and please call me Jordan"
Fifteen minutes later Jordan was now in the holoroom showing one of the richest man on Earth a brand new way to mine in zero gees.
"As you see, the vessel is split in two parts. The smaller part is the control hub. It's here where the command crew of twelve instructs hundred of A.I.s. The larger section is connected to the Control Hub via a umbilical cord in which a human can pass through if need be. The operation hub can mine, refine, and sort hundred tonnes of refined mineral a day. It can run twenty four hours and seven days a week. It maintenance can be done while it active. Now you going to ask me what happens if it breaks down. Well not only can this vessel refine and mine, it can manufactor any parts it needs. Since it's completely run by A.I. the process of manufacturing and repair will take less than a hour. Any questions ?"
"Two actually. What do you want for this? And how long will it take to build one?" Asks
"I would like job a in your R&D with a wage $600,000 yearly. It should take about a year to build ." replies Jordan
"You've got a deal and please call me Roberto" says with a smile.
10 AF / 2030 December 21.
Captial Isles
"My lord protector we have two important items for today. Five years ago today, we cracked the Protoss information matrix. We've had thousands scientist studying it. We can now activate the dormant psionics in humanity. We also know that every human being has the potential to be a powerful psionic. In fact a Teek. The scientific and doctoral guilds have both approved it. The senate also gave it's approval. The decision is now yours." explains First Councilor
"There will be people who won't want to be a Psionic. But that is why we won't give them the option. Can the activation serum be modified as a aerosol" answers Lord Protector
"Yes, sir. But why would we not give them a choice." asks the newly made Minister of Psionics
"Simple. If only a percent of the human population isn't a psionic then they will have no protection against those who are. I know it sounds like I'm being a monster by not allowing them the option. But I'm honestly believe if I gave them the option then one day true monster will take advantage of the non-psionic humans" the lord protector replies
"Sir. It's days like this, I realize how great of man you are." the minister of psionic replies
"Sir. There is however a couple of side effect of the psionics serum. Three in fact. First off, it drastically increases the human lifespan." adds the minister of health
"How much longer?" asks the Minster of transportation
"The average lifespan of humans will increase to about fifteen hundred to two thousand years" answers the Minster of health.
"The second side effect is the human body will increase in both density and strength. The test subjects bones are comparable to diamonds, the muscle to steel and the organ and skin to leather. The consequences of that means the humans will be fifteen times stronger, sir." continues the health Minster.
Every other person in the room looked like they were just got hit by a train.
"Finally, human I.Q. will sky rocket. The best we've compared the intelligence and ability to process information at is comparable to the Jaguar super computer" finishes the health Minster.
"Sir. I think it would be morally wrong to allow anyone to not receive this treatment" announces a very shocked Minster of Psionics.
"The second item on today agenda is within a months we will have mined out the asteroid belt. There have been request to allow mining companies to start mining the uninhabitable system our long range probes have discovered. " the first councilor adds
"I think that can be allowed. But only if they allow a fleet to accompany them" replies the lord protector.
"We should only allow them to mine the systems that the council races avoid." adds the minister of foreign affairs
"My lord that will take half of our fleets out of sol." warns the minister of war
"We will still have a dozen fleets protecting Sol. I think we should try to activate Project Halo." continues The Lord Protector
"Sir, Project Halo was abandon because of the material cost of the project" warns the minister of finance
"Does or does not hundred dozen mining cooperation have hundred thousands of tonnes of metals just gathering dust. If we buy all that metal we will be saving a dozen major mining companies from going bankrupt. We can even buy the metal at twenty five percent discount" argues minister of defense
"Can we afford it" asks the lord protector.
"Of course we can. The cost has always been our excuse. The problem has always been that three quarter of the fleet won't have a purpose." adds the Minster of war.
"I've an idea. I'm being constantly harassed to release the protoss technology and knowledge as an open source. We announce a competition for who ever can build the best terraforming ship. At the same time we announce that we are going to finance twelve colonies out side of the Sol system. We also build massive space station in Arcturus system to protect the relay that leads to Earth. We also colonies a military planet. If you go through with my idea we use the tier system for how well a planet is protected. Since we'll have a large area to protect we can keep the navy at it's current size and activate the Halo Project." suggests the first councilor.
"It's a good idea. It will give the economy a nice shot in the arm. And with colonies several new systems will light the load on a very strain agriculture." adds Minister of Finance.
"I think it's a good idea too. It will allow the military to have the resource it needs to improve. But if we create a military planet we should only let dozen people know the exact location is." suggest The Minister of War.
"We should also pick systems that the council races avoid, we aren't ready to announce ourselves to galaxy. I suggest systems with either dormant or no Mass Relay" adds The Minister of War
"Do anybody have anything against the first ministers idea?" asks the lord protector. For once no one did.
A.I: Are deeply ingrained in human culture. Every navy vessel has three A.I.s.: Are very common in Human space. Aboard military vessels there are three AIs, one to advise the captian and crew, the second to handle cyberwarfare, and the third to handle the interior defenses.
Arcturus Station: The station has two purpose. The first purpose is to protect the relay to Sol System. This station can in fact engage in battle with half of the EUG fleet's and win. It would be a pyrrhic victory. The second is to act as the capital for the UEG Economy.
Battlecruisers: Battlecruisers are 1.5 kilometer long. The average point defense lasers. There main weapons three double tap plasma cannons and two double tap forty cannons. The secondary weapons are dozen double tap twenty four cannons and three dozen double tap light plasma cannons. They have heavy shielding and heavy armor. They are designed to be able hit hard, and to keep going even if it badly damaged.
Battleships: Battleships are two kilometer long. The have light point defense lasers. The main weapon is a six long range triple tap forty eight plasma cannons. They have no secondary weapons. They carry up to fifty defense drones that can be deployed to either attack lightly armed vessels or to protect from long and short range missiles. The have heavy shielding and have the strongest armor in the EUG Navy.
Carriers: Carriers are five kilometer long. They have very heavy point defense plasma laser and turrets. They have no primary and secondary weapons. They do have tens of thousands fighters, bombers, attack and defense drones. They have the strongest shielding and the second strongest armor.
Cruiser: Cruisers are kilometer long. They have advance point defense laser and turrets, their purpose is to take out enemies fighters, long and short range missiles. There main weapons are three plasma cannons and a two forty eight cannon. There secondary weapons are dozen twenty four cannon and another two dozen light plasma cannons. They average shielding with average armor.
Dreadnought: Dreadnought are two kilometer long. The have heavy point defense laser and turrets. There main weapons are five forty eight plasma cannon and dozen heavy lasers. The secondary weapon are two dozen twenty four cannons and thirty six lasers. They have heavy armor and shielding.
Frigates: Frigate are half kilometer long. The have average point defense turrets, their purpose is to take out enemies fighters, long and short range missiles. They're main weapon is a thirty six cannon. The secondary weapon is long range lasers. They have very light shielding with average armor.
Halo: Halo's are massive rings the orbit planets. There are two types military and civilian.
H.A.G: Stands for the Human Activation Gene. Human technology is inaccessible unless a Human activates is. The human weapon are rigged to self destruct if a non human attempt to use it.
EUG: The EUG is a democratic government. The head of EUG is called Lord Protector. The Lord Protector serves for life and once elected he forsakes his name for the title. The process of electing is pretty simple. The senate elects five candidates. Then citizens elect, but it can only be valid if the victor gets fifty percent of the votes.
ODST: Stands for orbital drop shock troopers. They are the best of the best. They are mainly drawn from the marines, but they occasionally get soldiers from the army.
Reach: Is the military capital of the EUG. Only the Lord Protector, Minister of War, dozen pilots, and dozen A.I.s. It has some of the most top secret military labs. It's where the rumored new super soldier project is.
TDST: Stands for Titan Drop Shock Troopers. They too are the best of the best. But they are mainly drawn from the army, with the occasional marines.
Captial Isles: Are man made islands in which the government is governed from. Think of it like Washington D.C. or Ottawa.
Tier System: Is the basis in which a colony is protected. Tier five (Frontier) is they lowest. They have a small ground militia and single underground city bunker and a single orbit cannon for defense. Tier four (Colony). They have a small army presence and moderate ground militia. A small navy militia with a global orbital cannon defense grid. They still only have a single city bunker and a space anchor. Tier three (Halo World). They have a average army presence with a large militia force. They have a large naval militia with a fleet randomly patrolling the area. They have a civilian halo built around the planet with a military grade orbital defense grid. They have several city bunkers and single military bunker. Tier two (Shield World). They a large military presence with moderate militia. They have a professional navy group with a fleet regularly patrol the area. They have dozen of city bunkers and two military bunkers. The halo is upgraded to a military grade along with a military grade orbital defense grid run by dozen A.I.s. Tier one (Fortress). They have a massive military army presence with a mandatory militia. They have a large professional navy with a fleet in permanent residence. They have hundred of city bunkers and dozen of military bunkers. The halo is shielded and acts like a bunker and a orbital defense grid.
Warp: The main method of travel that humanity uses. It is hundred time quicker then citadel FTL, but is little bit slower than the primary relays.