Many Risen saw a vision of a bird flying toward a giant "shard" of some kind. But didn't knoow what it meant.

Iron Temple

Raya was on her way back to the Iron Temple with Shiro's body and bad news, little did she know, she was being tracked by the Concordat. Half way through the trip she instantly weak, as if the Light was gone. When she got back to the temple, the whole place was on high alert. They had enemy ships incoming. Lord Saladin, Zavala, and the rest of the Iron Lords held off the attackers, while Raya and another Iron Lord- Wretch- got the civilians to safety. Wretch was the most unique Risen of all, he was Eliskni, he was a Warlock. When he was first revived, he was shunned by the Fallen and hunted by Guardians. But when Excalibur found the Dreg, he welcomed Wretch with open arms. They managed to get the none-Risen to safety, but everyone else was died with the Iron Temple.

The Conqueror, Last City, Earth

two days after the attack

The Light was gone, the Tower and City were in ruin, and the Concordat were over the whole solar system, they have infiltrated the City ranks. From citizens to Guardians, the Concordat had followers in all of them, even in the Cult of Osiris and they slaughtered them all. The only power groups they haven't infiltrated are the Awoken people and government, and the Nine (the most mysterious of them all. Right now however, Excalibur was in a cell, with out his armor and weapons, on board the Conqueror (the Monarch-class ship), and could barely stand. Then Stone- leader of the Concordat, a Guardian, and once close firend of Excalibur- came up to his cell,"well. I have heard of your rebellion, but I thought they were just rumors. And yet hear you are" Excalibur just glared at him. "Right, I'll just get to the point. You and I are not so different, both want to over throw the Speaker. So you could join me or you could remain this cell for the rest of your days, and seeing how your mortal now. I'll be back later" then he left. Hours pass, then Excalibur heard something coming from the vents, then the vent opened and Ghost came out," Ghost. Be quiet" he whispered, then he hacked the cell doors systems, and opened the door. When the guard noticed, he aimed his gun at them, but had his neck snapped. Then Excalibur took the guards armor and weapons and left to find a way off this ship, then Ghost spoke" Excalibur, there's another Guardian being held prisoner on board" "where?" "Lyzanders courtiers, I've marked the coordinates" and the he hurried. When they reached Lyzanders courtiers, he found that the prisoner was Sov who was strung up like some kind of trophy, Ghost unlocked the binds and Excalibur caught him. Sov-8 had lost half his face, his armor was damaged, and he was leaking coolant, he needed help, fast.

Excalibur carried his friend to one of the Conqueror's hangers, where they stole a Kestrel-class ship, and escaped.

EDZ (European Dead Zone), Earth

one week after the attack

Excalibur crashed the ship he stole from the Concordat somewhere in EDZ, this was one of the few places Guardians weren't aloud in, because of the massive reading of Dark energy hear. Then the Titan woke up hearing a voice," well. What do we have hear? A Risen out in the Dead Zone, things must worse than I thought" the man helped Excalibur up," you're not with the Concordat, are you?" "No I'm not" then Excalibur looked at his friend," listen, my friend is dying. Can you help?" then they heard gunfire" not here, I can't. Come along we'll get you and your friend to safety" The group hurried to their ships, with what salvage they had, and the injured Warlock. Then Excalibur asked," what's your name?" "Devrim Kay, the Eigth, at your service". They transmated aboard the ships- which looked like they were made of scrap metal (which they were)- and took off.

The Conqueror, Last City, Earth

Stone looked over the Last City, after a hundred and ninety years, it was his to rule. Stone was once Commander of all Corcordat forces in the City when they were still in the Last City. After they Faction was banished, many Gaurdians still remained loyal to Lyzander, even long after his death. Stone searched for the Corcordat remmant, and found them in the EDZ. They were trying to survive out in the harsh wasteland. HE became their leader in serect and was planning to take over the Last City. And they did, it took centuries to build up their forces though. "Sir" Stone turned to see one of his soldiers walk up to him," the System is secure. The City and all outposts are under our control" "and of the 'Guardians'?" " those who fled are being hunted, and those foolish to remain have been executed." "Good, then our plan can go accordently" then the soldier asked," sir. Why do we need this weapon?" "This syetem is a lost cause. If Humanity is to floursh, it must have a clean slate. So this system must be destroyed." Stone's plan was to found a Concordat Empire.

The Farm, EDZ, Earth

The four hour flight was coming to a close, when the ship arrived at the Outsider settlement the Farm. The Farm was one of the last Outsider settlements on earth. Because it was in the EDZ, the Speaker stayed away, making it a perfect refuge for them.