For a 1000 years Kryptonian civilization flourished without much problems. We have unlocked the secrets of planetary engineering. Already the several barren planets were being converted to life supporting nourishable environments.This process took many years to complete but we had successfully converted one planet using this technology. But the relative peace we enjoyed was coming to an end.
I was inspecting the new Battlecruisers created in Xander when an urgent call came from Krypton.
"Sir, there is a secured line from the Stargate Imperial Command requesting your presence. " A soldier reported to me
"Have they said what the emergecy is soldier" I asked
"No my emperor. They said it was classified under secret act 1 of SIC" the soldier reported
"Then I shall immediately depart. The inspection can continue at a later date." I said to the chief of the facility
Along with my imperial guards I left for Krypton as fast as we were able to.Once we reached Krypton we immediately landed the ship on SIC hanger.I immediately seeked out the SIC chief Azor-lo.
"Talk to me Azor-lo" I said
"My emperor, we detected a foreign species trying to access our gate but our defence system prohibited their access. They contacted us once more and this time they sended us a language data packet. Our systems have already learned the language. A message has been sended by them afterwards for requesting communication with us." Azor-lo explained
Just then the stargate flashed blue. We allowed the portal to be opened after some scaning.
One look at their forms and I realised they were Omeyocan race. They were giants but normal humans were not able to see them but Kryptonians with their enhanced visions could see them easily. We initiated the language converter and spoke to them.
"Greetings, this is the first time we are having a visitor on our planet/from another species. On behalf of Krypton we welcome you to our home." I said to them
"Greetings to you as well. We did not know this planet was inhabited. Forgive us if we have caused you any inconvenience. My name is Quzalcoatl . I had originally dialed the gate to send some refugees from the home planet of Tauri as they are being enslaved by a race called Goauld." Quzalcoatl said
"We are sorry to hear that but our planet cannot be used to house the Tauri.Our society is fundamentally different and in the future it will prove more problematic" I said to him
"But you look like a Tauri. Surely there is not that great a difference."Quzalcoatl said
" We are not Tauri my friend. We are Kryptonians." I said as all of us floated in the air and golden lightning arced around my body
"Then I am sorry for our assumptions.But the Tauri will still be helpless and enslaved.Our planet is not habitable for the Tauri. Can't you do anything to help them" Quzalcoatl asked
"Well there is one planet in our system that is a colony of Krypton capable of supporting life. We are willing to share this planet with the Tauri you bring so long as they follow our rules and honour our laws. But for this to happen we need a formal alliance with your race as well as all the information you have about this Goauld race." I said
"That is acceptable. We will host the talks of alliance in our home. I will leave you with the gate address."Quzalcoatl said
Then the giants returned to their home through the gate while I gave the mission of negotiating an alliance to the SIC.
One other thing was confirmed with this encounter. I am far back in the time line.This changed things drastically. The Goauld and Asgard wars are about to happen and I was sensing an opportunity there.
The SIC team returned from the Omeyocan home world. The treaty agreed to share their technology with us so long as we declare them allies and never join the side of Goauld in any conflict in any manner. There were other treaty obligations of sharing our cloaking technology with them in return for their weapons. Cooperation in farming, mining,economy and research fields were also agreed.They also agreed to share their star maps with us.All in all a profitable relationship.
After the treaty was signed we established trade through the stargate. The Tauri Mayans came through the Stargate and were quickly transported to the newly named planet Tollana.The planet was not that much rich in resources but several mines were operated there for the Empire.
The Tollan people worshiped me as a god and other Kryptonians as the army of heaven. They believed that I was the Sun god.We did not discourage their beliefs and we began to apply our rules into Tollana and began the integration of the Tollans into the Empire.
We began constructing schools, hospitals, military and naval bases. Construction of houses and other essentials were being done. In time we would have a huge work force.It will take a long time to uplift the Tollan race. An army of droids has alredy been send to help the Tollan population.
But as Tollans flourished under Kryptonian rule the Omeyocan race was having a fight for their survival. Several Goaulds had banded together and started a total war upon the Omeyocan race to wipe them out.
For the first thirty years the Omeyocan race was able to match the Goauld in strength but after that their resources began to run low while the Goauld had so many slave armies to throw themselves against them. Generations of Omeyocan race were lost fighting the war. With no other option and facing a certain extinction they seeked Kryptons help.
Imperial Council of Krypton
"I have studied the situation that the Omeyocan race is in and they have asked our aid against the Gouald. But before I make a decision I will have this council's opinion." I said to the council
"Hounourable Emperor, esteemed colleagues, the Omeyocan race is the only ally we have. If we let them be destroyed by a warmongering, slaver race like the Goauld then other races will not enter into alliances with us in the future.We have the necessary forces in our disposal. We must use our forces and destroy the Goauld's attacking our allies" Von-Sor , the governer of Xandar said
"I agree with the governer that we should help our allies. But my emperor, we have no military alliance with the Omeyocans. I don't see why we must fight their battles when they have not even engaged a military alliance with us. I have to ask this council, would they have intervened on our behalf if we were the one being under attack.I think we can help them by loaning them our weapons and ships." Tur-Mal, the governer of Sarita countered
"The Omeyocans were thrusted upon this unjust war because of their honourable nature. They defended the Tauri from the hegemony of Goauld. The Tauri were not their allies, they could have left them to the Goauld. But they showed compassion and saved as many as they could. The Omeyocans showed courage and dignity even if they faced total annihalation without expecting anything in return. Such a people will be a good ally in the future my Emperor. It would be a shame to not help them in this situation." Azor-Lo, the commander of SIC said
"I am of the opinion to help the Omeyocans in this battle.Goauld race is a threat to us. Sooner or later we will come into conflict with them. We have detailed reports about the Goauld empire. If they grow too strong, we will be threatened. We must strike now and weaken them." Val- Jor , the governer of Krypton said
"The military is ready to respond to any threats. From the intelligence we have the Goauld are a threat.We must eliminate them and help the Omeyocan people." Ver-Wal, the Supreme commander of Kryptonian forces said
"We have the resources to fight a war and win my Emperor.The Omeyocans are our trade partners as well. Without them our external trade will be stopped.We must take decisive action" Ged-kor, chief of Imperial Revenue Department said
"I have heard all your opinions and I thank you for that. I will announce my decision tommorrow through the Holo-net. This council is dismissed." I said
The next day
"Have you heard the rumors, the Omeyocans has been attacked by a race of slavers called Goauld and are getting slaughtered." Abun-sor said
"Many rumors are floating around. Some say this Goauld are wiping them out." Soka-Mal said
"It's unfortunate. I liked those giants. They were friendly people." Fao- Kal said
"Yeah, they helped those poor Tollans. I was there when they arrived via the gate. They were in a really bad shape." Soka-Mal said with a frown
"From what I have heard these Goauld were the reason the Tollans had to leave their planet. Since the Omeyocans helped the Tollans, they are being extermimated." Abun-Sor said
"The Emperor had called a meeting yesterday with the council. They must be really spooked by all this as well." Fao-Kal observed
Just then all the people in the pub suddenly got silent and looked at the common holo-net display showing the golden ' S ' in a black background.Then the screen changed and they saw their Emperor and Progenator Vor-El .
"My fellow Kryptonians, you all know how I was born on the face of our star Rao. How the star gave me my many powers . The powers that I shared with my children when I seeked companionship by creating you all. We have great powers. The ability to breath in space, to travel faster than light, invulnerablilty, the strength to crush anything no matter how strong. No metals can harm us, no weapons can wound us. Only time erodes our strength and even then I am immortal. Cursed to watch as my children pass on while I stay enternal. I had thought many times the reason for my existence. Why out of all the races of the known universe we are given such strength.
We call ourseves the children of light, for we are born from the light of Rao. What is the speciality of light in our life. It provides all life warmth, a sense of happiness, joy, love and ultimately truth. These are also the ideals upon which Krypton is built. But now an ally and friendly race is in danger. They are being exterminated including their children with no mercy. The Omeyocans have fought with valor for 50 years, for they had unshakable belief that they did the right thing.They helped the Tollans escape the chain of slavery from the Goauld.For this the Goauld are exterminating them. It is in this moment that I came to a profound realisation.
The universe gave us this powers not to lord it over others but to help those who are helpless. To protect, defend and preserve all life. Freedom is the right of all santient beings. Our destiny is to become the very light that we took birth from. Our purpose must be to guard the universe from darkness and chase it away. Our aim must be to protect life and allow it to grow undisturbed. For that we must become hope.
The symbol on our flags means hope. We will bring light to this universe that is submerged in darkness. We will free life from the tyranny of slavery and destruction. We have great power, so we have great responsibilities. That is why I am asking my people to rise and join me in defending the Omeyocans from destruction. For the first time in our history we will be at war. A just war against darkness, against evil, against the Gouald.The war of Light has begun." the Emperor announced
The whole people in the pub roared in agreement.
Not just the pub, over 20 million Kryptonians across the planets Krypton, Xandar, Sarita and Tollana rose in pride to fight the war for Light.The war for freedom and Justice.