Chapter 1: The Dark Council
On the Sith capital planet of New Dromund Kaas the dark council was in session. The room was filled with a nervous energy. All the members knew that soon they would decide the future of the Sith Empire. The recently appointed Emperor, Darth Finalus stood up and addressed the council: "Members of the dark council, I have called you for this special meeting for a very important reason. Our latest report shows that the empire's might is at the highest it has ever been. If we follow the guidelines set by our first emperor Darth Imperius, then it means that it is now time for us to reveal ourselves to the rest of the galaxy. We have spent all of the last four thousand years rebuilding our strength in preparation for this day. There is however another option. We could simply choose to stay in our self imposed exile. We have built a prosperous empire. We have created a new Sith order that has the power of the dark and the wisdom of the light. We have enough military strength to protect us from any enemy. This is a decision that no one man should make, so I have decided to leave it to you. Today we decide the future of the empire."
As soon as Finalus had finished talking the dark council started debating and talking amongst themselves. However Darth Finalus did not join in the discussion. Although he portrayed himself as strong and confident, he was afraid. Despite being the most powerful Sith of his generation and despite the empire have awaited this day for thousands of years he was not sure that he was ready to lead his empire through a war. It did not help matters that he had become emperor just a year before after his successor Darth Maxus had died. Finalus was snapped out of his thoughts by his wrath, Darth Inventus.
"My lord, we are ready." said Inventus.
Darth Finalus stood up. He looked around at the council and saw that they were all looking at him intently. One by one each member of the council voted. The Supreme Commander of the military forces and his two second in commands all voted yes. Same with the Supreme Chancellor and his two second in commands. The Grand Overseer of the Sith along with both of the High Overseers also voted yes. Now it was up to the Emperor and both of his wraths to cast their votes. Darth Inventus and Darth Vigilan both voted yes. Now Darth Finalus was the last of the Dark Council who had yet to vote. Because he was the emperor he had to choice to completely veto the vote. As much as he wanted to veto the decision he knew that he had to say yes.
"I Darth Finalus, lord of the sith, vote in favor of our return." After a brief pause he continued. "It has been decided. It is time for our return. The council is now dismissed to begin final preparations." As t the council members left the room and Darth Finalus's wrath, Darth Inventus messaged him.
"My Lord, I have just received word that Elder Val of the Crimson Guard have requested your presence in the throne room. He says that it is a matter of great importance."
Finalus was surprised. The crimson guard was a very mysterious and powerful organization. As far as he knew no one in the empire, not even the emperor, had met the leader of the crimson guard. Even meeting a normal member was rare. If they were calling, it must be very important.
"Very well. Tell him that I will see him soon."