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#Chapter 5

As the fleet speed toward the outer system heading off the unknown fleet that the long-range sensors detected, the atmosphere aboard the ships were filled with excitement and dread of what awaited them. With each ship carrying enough firepower to take down a mothership by themselves if the need arises though the last engagement with a Goa'uld was forty years ago. Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury sat impatiently in her command chair as she stared at the tactical display before her thinking of how to use the system against the encroaching fleet. Her mind raced at the probability of winning against the number of ships that awaited them. "How many ships have we been able to detect, Kapena," asked Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury as she looked at Kapena Nakano.

"There are over two-hundred ships inbound toward the system," said Kapena Nakano as he looked back over toward the Aditi-Zhou as he finished talking to one of the Fahims on the bridge. "We will not be able to identify them until they jump into the system due to the unique properties of the system, Aditi-Zhou."

"Well shit Kapena, then how can I attack someone if I don't know who they are? Fahim Akash, have the second fleet rallied at the coordinates I ordered?" said Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury as she looked back at the screen.

Fahim Akash had been with Kapena Nakano for over ten years and learned to respect his command, having full faith in whatever orders she was given were for the good of the empire. Though now, it had been hard to take orders from Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury with her questionable behavior. "Yes, Aditi-Zhou. They are awaiting for your orders."

"Excellent! Have them move into the gas giant on the outer rim and prepare to ambush them… in the case if we fail to stop them," said Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury as she looked at the incoming ships. Her face showing a slight smile as she imagined the look on the enemy when her ships appeared from the gas giant.

"Aditi-Zhou… if we fail to stop them here the chances of the second line to hold them off against the sheer size of the fleet... The probability is extremely small," said Kapena Nakano as he leaned over Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury with an expressionless face.

Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury stared at the tactical display as background chatter could be heard throughout the bridge, her face once full of excitement and sarcastic expression turned to seriousness. So serious, that the Kapena was taken aback that this could be the same Aditi-Zhou that had commanded the fleet over the past thirty years in a mocking behavior. "Yes, that is true Kapena but they will die with honor and glory for the empire. They will fight till their last dying breath before giving an inch of ground to the enemy," said Aditi-Zhou CHowdhury in a tone of praise and matter of factly.

"I understand Aditi-Zhou," said Kapena Nakano as he walked back to one of the command consoles knowing what the Aditi-Zhou said was true and his opinion of her had risen up a notch.

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Time and space moved ever so slowly for the Emperor as he sat aboard the Dreadnaught Devaraja command bridge, the room was full of chatter and mechanical buzzing noise as the ship made its way toward the Ajit planet. His mind concentrating ahead of him as he projected his mind toward the planet Ajit, as he scanned the entirety of the system. As he saw the garrison fleet splitting into two groups with one setting itself inside the outer layers of the systems gas giant while the other group moved to intercept his fleet. The emperor could only watch and be proud that the Aditi-Zhou could think of something tactically sound given the limited number of ships the garrison fleet possess. As the emperor retracted his minds eye he was soon looked over toward Asma Chao Tang, supreme commander of the Jimmu Empire and commander of the First Fleet. "Asma Chao I believe you would be proud of the the garrison commander in the Ajit system." said the emperor as he smiled with praise.

"Yes your highness. Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury is a most excellent commander with tactical skills that are both unorthodox and effective that could even make some of the higher commanders a hard time if given the chance," said Asma Tang in a neutral tone with a slight of praise creeping at the end of his words. Asma Tang stood in front of the emperor as he sat on an ornate throne room in the center of the command bridge. The seat being elevated enough so that those who came up to him were forced to look up when they spoke.

"Ah, Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury was it… I do believe I've heard of the name before," said the Emperor as he tried to remember where he had heard that name before. His gaze moving from one object to the next as he tried to remember before setting onto Asma Tang with reluctance.

"You have your highness, she was the Aditi-Zhou that was doing small scale skirmishes along the borders of the empire into Goa'uld space. She had actively thought out the enemy and harass them. She even destroyed an bombarded an enemy stronghold, your highness." said Asma Tang as he listed the Aditi-Zhou's crimes in a serious tone knowing full well that what she did went against the empire. "She was lucky that shes an outstanding Aditi-Zhou. The council could have thrown her into prison but instead sent her to this border world instead."

"Yes, yes I remember her now… she caused us quite a bit of trouble when the Goa'uld sent over a diplomat demanding that we stop these raids against them. She was quite the commander from what I read from her reports and I know that she is nothing less than a loyal citizen of the empire, Asma Tang," said the emperor as he gave a light chuckle at the thought of the diplomats faces when they demanded the attacks to stop. "She is a most eccentric women Asma Tang."

"Your highness, I believe that the word eccentric is putting it mildly," said Asma Tang as he stared at the emperor their eyes crossing each other, their expressions serious as they stared at each other before bursting out laughing. The bridge crew startled as they saw two of the most powerful people within the empire laugh for no apparent reason in their eyes.

"I can see that Asma Tang… that word does not come close to her description but I believe it to be suitable." said the emperor as he stroked his beard in contemplation as he thought of another word to describe the Aditi-Zhou. The emperors face soon regained his composure as his face turned to the more important matter at hand before speaking out. "But Asma Tang... we had better send word to the garrison otherwise we might have face some trouble getting in."

"Yes your highness, we have been trying to contact them but due to the systems unusual makeup we will not be able to until we are within it. This system is a most bothersome world to deal with on a communications note, your highness." said Asma Tang as he glanced toward the communications officer as he shook his head in failing to establish contact before looking back toward the main screen. His eyes closed as he awaited for the emperor to speak.

"Please continue with the endeavor then. I do not wish for our own forces to fire upon each other, Asma Tang." said the Emperor in a most concerned tone as he gripped his hands onto the arm chair. "In the mean time, what can you tell me of these intruders, Asma Tang."

Asma Tang looked back up as he pulled out a small handheld device that projected a small holographic screen of multiple reports from the Ajit planet. As he swept through many reports that came throughout the empire, he quickly found the Fihr Shui report on the intruders and soon had it displayed before the emperor. "Your highness, this report states that the intruders are from a more primitive species but have a technological capability to create advance projectile weapons. They do not have traits that are related to the Goa'uld or Jaffa. Though, the species look to have not been subjected by the Goa'uld," said Asma Tang as he read the report in a neutral tone while the emperor considered how to proceed with this new race.

"Is there a report of from Lord Li, Asma Tang. Do they know of the invaders intentions?" asked the Emperor as he thought what Lord Li would do with them. He knew that the standard procedure was to execute any outsiders on the spot after they have been inspected and interrogated for being spies. Though since these were a new species, he did not know how Lord Li would react to this particular situation.

"We have not your highness, I believe that Lord Li is a most competent man who will not blindly kill these intruders before requesting permission from you, " said Asma Tang as he looked back toward the emperor. "What does your second sight reveal… my emperor," asked Asma Tang as he bowed his head in respect knowing that he was bordering on informality.

The emperor gazed back toward Asma Tang knowing full well of the implications of his words. For Asma Tang knew that his words were in a tone that could be interpreted as an order to his royal highness and within the Jimmu Empire. With the unwritten rule being that no one could ever order the emperor for he was superior than any other. Due to the fact that the Immortal Emperor Ryuunosuke was the oldest and wisest out of all the empires citizens and had been given powers that could be compared to that of a god. His subjects did not know how he was granted such powers but only knew that he has been a core driving force that had allowed their people to thrive in the unknown universe. "Do not worry yourself Asma Tang… you have been my Asma for over two-hundred years, Asma Tang. I believe you have earned a little leeway in social norms Asma Chao Tang." said the Immortal Emperor Ryuunosuke as formed a small smile.

Though his face tried to maintain a neutral expression, his face failed him as he it showed relief as the emperor spoke his words to him as he looked up to him. As he bowed even deeper again before speaking, "Thank you your highness… you do me such great honor," said Asma Tang.

The emperor slowly nodded toward Asma Tang before concentrating his second sight toward the planet Ajit, as his mind raced across the cosmos. As he focused his minds eye toward planeti, he could see that the intruders were being escorted toward the throne room while they waited for Lord Li's arrival. As his mind searched the palace he soon found that Lord Li was in his studies room as he awaited word that everything was ready. His face showed a concern look as if he was weighing in on whether to kill the intruders or await word from Immortal Emperor himself. For Lord Li knew that it could take days before word reached his royal highness by then it could possibly be too late to protect his world from an invasion if these intruders were an advance scout team. As the emperor studied Lord Li's face for a sign of his next action, he soon felt satisfied before recalling his mind back into his body to the stares of the entire bridge crew as they were memorized by their emperors powers before quickly getting back to work. "It would seem that Lord Li will take a more cautious approach and await my command, Asma Tang," said the emperor as he put one hand against his head as he tried to relax his mind from the stress of using his powers multiple times within the day.

"Lord Li is a cautious man, your highness. He would not do anything that would jeopardise the greater good of the empire, " said Asma Tang his head still bowing toward his emperor. "I believe that he would wait for word from you my emperor before taking any action."

"Your faith in Lord Li is not misplaced, Asma Tang. I have seen and sensed that he will wait for us before he takes any action," said the Immortal Emperor as he gazed at the main screen while stroking his beard.

With a sign of relief and satisfaction that his faith in his friend was not misplaced, Asma Tang soon turned toward the main monitor before barking an order to one of the nearby Fahims, "How long before we reach the Ajit system?"

One of the Fahims turned around and bowed before speaking, "We shall be there within the hour, my Asma," spoke the Fahim before turning back to his console.

As Asma Tang turned his head back toward the Immortal Emperor, this time only nodding his head before speaking, "We shall be there within the hour my emperor… soon we shall see what these intruders truly are."

The emperors face only gazed out at the screen as their fleet speed toward the Ajit system, his hands sat on the arms of his chair tense up for just a moment. His mind in deep thought as to what these intruders could be or where they came from. As Asma Tang spoke to him, his mind slowly lifted up from his deep concentration on the subject and could only mutter a few words, "Yes… yes we will."

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Deep inside the mountain city, within the central column, through the grand doors sat the enormous ornate throne room with an atmosphere filled with both anticipation and dread for their prisoners as people slowly started to make their way into the room. With an entourage of court attendants, nobles, and soldiers entering the room, the room soon became full of chatter as the people organized themselves into two rows along side the prisoners. As the people saw for the first time at the intruders some were filled with utter disgust to think that a primitive race could have advance enough to use the Fihr Shui, let alone having the ability to make projectile weapons. Others were indifferent to the prisoners knowing that their fate was most likely sealed the moment they stepped through the Fihr Shui and onto Ajit. Those that were fascinated about the outsiders were not in awe of the creatures but more in the anticipation that they would soon be able to study and dissect them for further analysis, wondering how these this new race ticked.

With a loud boom coming from the entrance, everyone soon turned their heads toward sound to see Lord Li entering the room with his elite guards. As Lord Li walked into the room with his elite guards, all conversation stopped as they all bowed down toward their lord. Everyone in the room knew that Lord Li was deserving of respect for his duty and loyalty to the Immortal Emperor was without question. The prisoners were quick to realize that the one entering the room with guards at his side was their leader and even they could sense that he was someone who to be feared. As Lord Li slowly sat into his chair, he quickly scanned the room to see that everyone was here who needed to be and soon focused his gaze upon the four intruders. His eyes studied each one with that of a hunter sizing up its prey to determine the strength and weakness before making the choice to either kill or move on. The prisoners could tell that his aura was different from the others and were soon fidgeting under the intense stares of a true warrior.

Soon as if they were all locked with fear of their fate, one of the intruders managed to speak out toward Lord Li as if he was a diplomat and not a warrior. As the intruder spoke to him in what Lord Li could only interpret as him begging for his life and that of his fellow men, he became irritated that he had spoken out of turn. If he was to act like a diplomat then he should have waited for Lord Li to speak to them, such a thing could be interpreted as a breach of protocol and Lord Li had every right to execute them on the spot for such an act. As Lord Li's eyes narrowed with irritation, he soon remembered what the emperor once told him. That one could not foolishly charge at one's enemy but instead must observe its weakness before striking at its heart. The emperors words held more weight now than they did one-hundred years ago when he last met the emperor. With the intruder finished with what he had to say, Lord Li could only wait patiently as one of the Fahim's was suppose to send a translation device to him. As Lord Li turns his head to one side, asking, "Arya Haytham… do you know when the translator will arrive?"

As Arya Haytham slowly walks from behind the gigantic throne chair as if he was waiting for this question still hidden from the prisoners due to how the throne room was designed with the ability to hide guards and advisors from sight. This was due for security purposes when dealing with the Goa'uld or any other race that they did not fully trust. "It should be here any minute my lord, they can only do so much given the amount of time that you had given them," said Arya Haytham as he whispered toward Lord Li.

As Lord Li took a quick glance over toward the prisoners, he soon turned back toward Arya Haytham before speaking, "Well we can't have them wait here forever now can we, Arya Haytham."

"Yes, my lord. I will inquire about the progress of the translator device…" said Arya Haytham as the throne room doors opened up and a Fahim dashing across the throne room as he held the small translation device that was needed to communicate with the intruders. As the Fahim quickly ran up toward the steps of the throne, the Fahim quickly bowed while raising his arms presenting the small translator for his lord. "Forgive us my lord… the intruders language took longer than expected," spoke the Fahim as he breathed heavily with exhaustion from the run. "This device should be able to communicate with intruders… though it will only speak with a machine accent."

As Lord Li stared at the small device which was no more than the size his fist, one of the elite guards seized the small device from the Fahim's hands and quickly inspected it before he could give it to his lord. The guard slowly bowed his head satisfied with the inspection, as he gave the device to Lord Li who also examined the device in wonder that such a small device could spell doom to these intruders lives. As he turned the device on it soon gave a slight hum that could only be heard from a short distance. Lord Li knew that the Fahim's could refine the device to the point that it could not give off a sound but for now it would have to do. Satisfied that the device works he looked down toward the Fahim and spoke, "You have done well my Fahim. For the amount of time that I had given you… for you and the others to have create such a device that could translate these intruders words… you have done well. Please give my thanks to your colleagues and that you have served the Empire well."

The Fahim could only bow his head lower as he heard his lords words. His heart filling with pride as he knew that his contribution to making the translator would help serve the empire. "You do us much honor, my lord," said the Fahim as he got up to salute Lord Li. "I will relay your compliments to the others at once, my lord."

"Yes… you may go now my Fahim," said Lord Li as he motioned him to the door. With that the Fahim slowly rose up and gave a heartfelt salute to his lord before making his way out of the room. The intruders faces could easily be identified with confusion as they looked Lord Li and the Fahim with questions of what had just happened, though Lord Li dismissed it as something that any new race would do. As he examined the device that was in his hand, he was in awe of how such a little device could be created in such a short time with such little knowledge of the intruders. He could only be proud that such technology had graced his people for countless generations since the foundation of the Jimmu Empire. As he looked up toward the intruders, he took a deep breath before speaking, "What have you come here?"

The intruders looked as if they had seen a spirit crawl from the ground and spoke to them as he caught a look of fear in all of their eyes as the device began translate his words. As the intruders spoke amongst themselves in what could only be surprised that the empire could have created a translation device in such a short time. Once they were done with their little conversation, one of the intruders spoke out with a look and aura of that of a leader. "...peaceful explorers… planet...Earth. Our people….Tau'ri. We…. open up diplomatic… relations… your people," said their leader.

Lord Li stared at the man with piercing eyes as he looked down on the leader of the group. The leader looked at him with equal ferocity as he too knew that it was a test of wills to see who blinked first. Silence fell onto the room as they could tell that no one could speak during this test or they could face punishment for interfering. Seeing that the man deserved some respect, Lord Li bowed his head toward the man and the room soon became full of chatter as they discussed of the best course of action to this dialogue. As Lord Li spoke, the room became instantly silent as if a freezing wind sucked the air out of the room and left them frozen, "We do not want any relations with you."

As the device finished translating Lord Li's words, the looks of the intruders quickly became pale as they looked at each other with fear. As the intruders spoke amongst themselves in contemplation of how to proceed, the leader spoke out again saying, "We can learn much from...your people… from us, your highness."

Arya Haytham tilted his head toward Lord Li's saying, "Well at least this race knows how to address royalty," whispered Arya Haytham as he chuckled at the thought how Lord Li was royalty.

Lord Li leaned his head to his side toward Arya Haytham who was still hidden from view and whispered, "Yes, they can't be all that primitive if they can tell who is of rank," as he formed a slight smile. His face soon brushed aside the smile and became cold as ice as he stared at the intruders as they wondered what he would say next. "The empire does not want relations with a primitive race such as you. You are too young to even be in the same room as us. We have no need to learn from you." said Lord Li as his voice bellowed throughout the room. The room was erupted with chatter as the people talked to themselves about the bold statement that had been made.

Soon one of the weaker looking intruders spoke up yelling, "We know of the Asguard." The room instantly became silent as the words Asguards could be understood without the need of the translation device.

Lord Li was shocked for an instant as he heard the words and was dumbfounded that such a primitive race could even meet one given the technological level that this race possessed. "How do you know of the Asguard?" asked Lord Li after regaining his composure from the shocking revelation.

As the device translated his words into the intruders language, he realized that the device had been slowly learning from their conversation and translating more accurately with every word spoken. As the weaker looking one explained how it came to be, Lord Li contemplated on this new bit of information as to how to proceed. He knew that he could not just execute them freely without consulting with the Immortal Emperor himself due to this race having some type of ties with the Asguards. He knew that there was only one course of action to take at this time and with that in mind, Lord Li spoke in an irritated tone, "You will be allowed to live for now."

Soon a bang could be heard from the front doors as a Fahim came rushing into the room with a panic look on his face. As he made his way up to the throne, the elite guards stopped him before he could get close to Lord Li's chair. Seeing that whatever it was, was important enough to make him run in the manier that he did required that he listen to this Fahim's report. With a nod of his head to his guards, the guards stepped aside and let the Fahim bow before the steps of the throne. "My lord… we have received a report from the garrison fleet. Our long range sensors have detected a massive amount of ships heading our way. Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury is moving in to intercept while placing a second fleet inside one of the gas giants on the outer rim to ambush," said the Fahim as he bowed his head and made his report with a tone of utter fear while the room erupted in panic as the Fahim's words echoed throughout the room.

Lord Li looked over toward Arya Haytham as he made his presence known to the intruders by walking out of his hidden spot and with a look of shock knew that they had little time to defend the planet. With both of them drawing up a face of a warrior knew that they had to remain strong if they wanted to come out of this alive. Lord Li looked down at his hand as he realized that he was still holding onto the translation device and quickly turned it off so that the intruders could not know of what was happening. "My people… long range sensors have detected a massive fleet approaching our world. Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury has already sent out the alarm throughout the system to ready the defences. We too must ready our defences in case if Aditi-Zhou Chowdhury is defeated in battle," bellowed Lord Li as his voice blasted the room with the reality of their situation. The room became even more tense as Lord Li spoke his last words if the garrison commander failed to stop the enemy. Sensing this, Lord Li spoke up again, "My fellow citizens of the empire… We must not lose faith in the our garrison fleet. We must ready ourselves in the coming battle! Our empire has lasted for over five-thousand years! We are warriors by birth and we will fight these invaders if we have too! Let it be known that the outer rim worlds are just as strong as those within the heart of the empire!" yelled Lord Li as he too was feeling a fire in his soul burn with anticipation of the coming battle. The room erupted in howls as they too were charged with the fighting spirit and organized themselves for the coming battle.

Arya Haytham slowly walked up to him and spoke, "What of the intruders my lord?" as he looked back toward the prisoners.

"Take them away and have two guards watch over them, Arya Haytham." said Lord Li as he made his way to the main entrance. "Also, prepare the planetary defence cannons," said Lord Li as if forgetting something.

"At once my lord," said Arya Haytham as he turned toward the guards and ordered them to one of the rooms to the side. The prisoners faces showed that of confusion and anger as they were shoved toward a room. As Arya Haytham watched the prisoners move, Arya Haytham thought to himself as he realized that this will be a day to remember for the Ajit colony. It was something that Arya Haytham could be sure of as he walked out through the main entrance and into the hall as he prepared for the coming battle.

Reference

Fihr Shui=Arabic=stone pedestal; Chinese= water= stargate

Takeshi=Warrior/military= Military rank

Arya= Honorable Noble

Fahim= Intelligent/scholar= Scientist/technicians

Aditi= Boundless, entire, or freedom, security in Sanskrit

Zhou= Boat= in story context "ship"

Raiju= Beast native to the planet

Kapena= Captain

Abd-Al-Rashid= Servant of the rightly guided

DAMAYANTI= Subduing= doctor

Agni= Fire formation

Asma= Supreme Commander