All hail Lellouch ch 32.
"The time has come. I am now the Supreme Chancellor, initiate Order 'Requiem'." Lellouch said to all his troops across the globe.
It was time for the game to change forever.
"Yes my lord." Replied and passed forward to their commanding officers the message.
From Japan, Cornelia and Guilford all launched the missiles stored in the Typhoon.
From South America, Lloyd and Cecil coordinated the upcoming second wave and logistical support for the latest generation Flying Frames and the Hadron-Gefyun missile system that would escort the second wave.
From Houston, Jeremiah and Suzaku launched the Siegfried towards the upper atmosphere as from Pendragon, Dalton, along with Millie and Rivals where preparing their part in 'Requiem'.
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The phones started ringing there and then, Lellouch didn't even bother to have Sayoko screen them or even take them one at a time, he activated the conference mode and the monitors in front of him lit up and the faces of Xingke, Todoh and Kaguya and Smilas and Gene appeared before him.
"What is the meaning of this?" Xingke asked in outrage.
"I concur with Xingke, I always figured you for someone who did not repeat Charles mistakes and now you launch an intercontinental assault against the whole world, like your father?" Todoh said.
"Any last word before the world gangs up on you?" Smilas asked teasingly, he seemed more amused than angry.
"An intercontinental attacks is one where missiles cross a country's borders, if you check their trajectory you will notice that they all are within the Republic and its allies air space, also did you not receive the memo on what this is?" Lellouch asked smugly.
"You expect us to believe that this is all a satellite launch like in your memo, really now?" Kaguya asked with a role of her eyes.
"The truth is the truth, regardless of how you feel. I know that for politicians the idea that their word isn't law and their beliefs aren't good is an almost impossible concept, but give since you do not believe me, why don't I patch you in with the leaders of this operation. Allright everyone, I'm putting on a conference call with China, Japan and the E.U. How's it look on your ends?" Lellouch said and connected the calls.
"This is Cornelia, the first wave of missiles have left and are on rendezvous with Lancelot and Siegfried."
"This is Siegfried, Command Module Columbia is now on a direct intersect with the satellites, we've spotted them, adjusting for an intersect course now."
"This is Lancelot, Mordred and Tristan are connecting task force Eagle to Columbia." Suzaku and Jeremiah reported as the over a thousand missiles where revealed to not carry warheads trough video feeds, but honest to god pods that looked to be satellites, but with very peculiar propulsion systems.
Lancelot, Mordred and Tristan all used the Siegfried's ropes and lances to unites the satellites into…into a ship!
"This is Eagle, reporting that we are good to do."
"This is Columbia, requesting confirmation from Eagle."
"This is Eagle, confirming Columbia."
"Roger that. All systems are a go. Ladies and gentleman. Let's make history today." Jeremiah said as this Lego like assembled space ship made its way towards its destination.
Which was leaving Earth's orbit!
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"T-their heading towards the moon! What the heck are you doing?" Smilas exclaimed.
"What is going on? I we demand answers!" Xingke said.
"You've crossed the line, such an action is a mockery of international diplomacy. Japan demands satisfaction!" Todoh added.
"Really Lellouch-kun.." Kaguya was cut off by Lellouch slamming his open palm on the table with such ferocity that the world leaders all became silenced from shock.
"Lellouch-kun? Heck? Demand? Crossed a line? I am your Chancellor, your Supreme Chancellor, the man that your people voted and you put in power by choice! I am not your subordinate, your dogsboy, a young man to be scolded or your friend. I am your leader, the leader that you all chose! I am here to work with you, talk to you, answer to you. But you must also work with me and answer to me. And you do so must talk to me the proper way. So you 'excellency', If you have any questions, I suggest that you 'request' and answer, and do it properly."
Lellouch said and gave his best in charge glare and dared anyone of them to rebel against his decree. They wanted him in charge, well now they got their wish and will suffer for it!
"Chancellor Lellouch-"
"Supreme Chancellor Lamperouge." Lellouch cut Kaguya off with a raised finger. This made the Japanese woman remained motionless for a moment from shock, but she recovered and gave him her best diplomatic smile.
"Supreme Chancellor. Might we enquire as to why you just launched a mission to the moon with so many satellites?" Kaguya asked.
"To reach it of course." Lellouch replied.
"For what purpose?" Xingke asked, Lellouch glared at him and the Chinese man glared back, then remembered that for now he had an advantage over them with this moon mission, so Xingke added. "Supreme Chancellor."
Lellouch smiled at that.
"Oh come now Xingke, don't disappoint. Reaching the moon is a monumental achievement. It's like when a car manufacturer wins Le Mans, their brand explodes in profit, popularity and prestige. This move will show of the power of the Republic, this will restore our power on the international stage and we'll do it all without creating mass panic or profiting off the masses." Lellouch said and glared at Xingke, who scowled at being called out on his actions.
"That is if we don't do anything. Because it looks like you just used the majority of your intercontinental AA ballistic missiles, which means that the Republic is vulnerable to a coordinated attack. Any last words?" Field Marshall Smilas said with a victorious grin towards Lellouch as the other world leaders all smiled as well.
"Istanbul, not Constantinople." Lellouch said, confusing Kaguya, Smilas, Todoh and Xingke.
"That's where Dalton's Glaston Knights are escorting the Titans, you remember, the Titans that we were producing."
"The E.U order?"
"All orders." Lellouch said, shocking the other leaders.
"Along with the distribution rites deal. Which we will be more than happy to summarize. Basically you get to decided when and who gets their order of Titans in regards to Japan and China, all we ask in exchange is that you restore the privileges the Russians had during Euro-
Britannia."
"Half of their privileges."
"80."
"60."
"75."
"65."
"Donne. Well, looks like you have other worries, since the E.U is connected by land to China and Japan is within Titan striking distance thanks to Russia, I would say that you all have bigger fish to try than, what was it that you called the Republic? Oh yes, vulnerable to a coordinated attack. I suspect that that will not be coming in the immediate future." Lellouch said with the arrogance of victory.
"You win this round, but remember that last time you to China, and before that the E.U was in power. Enjoy your time in the sun Supreme Chancellor, for it's always brightest before the fall to darkness of defeat." Todoh said with steel in his voice and despite being on opposing sides, Lellouch did grant Todoh a nod of respect, for there was no lie in the man's words or fault in his wisdom, for now the Republic was dominating the game.
"Well played, see you next round Supreme Chancellor." Kaguya said with a smile, one that told Lellouch that she was already planning to exploit this new development.
"Till next time." Xingke added and Smilas nodded, all 4 leaders moved to terminate the call.
"Your excellencies." Lellouch stopped them all before they could do such a thing.
"You all have my permission to leave." He added and this did create outrage and disbelief from Kaguya, Todoh, Xingke and Smilas. But they then covered up with a diplomatic smile and nod of the head.
But it was clear that this was one last small, but solid, victory for Lellouch. And they terminated the call.
"Dalton, how are things on your end?" Lellouch asked trough another comm link.
"We're currently trying to penetrate the other 3 power's economy. My liege, should we continue to do so or focus on dominating one of the 3?"
"Focus on achieving about a quarter ownership in all industry of the 3 of them, and remember that we can offer up to 75% of our own economy in exchange, the key is balance, we only have a window of opportunity until Columbia begins project Valerian. Once they discover that, the other 3 will stop bickering over the Titans and unite against us. We must get enough influence to fully implement project Requiem before they do that." Lellouch replied then switches to Odysseus.
"How are things with the super projects?"
"I am prioritizing renovating the airports. Once we have the Boeing Super Wings flying that will make it easier for the other projects. After that we are focusing on the Sahara Solar Panels to reduce to zero the power cost for the Laser Launch systems and the Bering Strait project." Odysseus replied and Lellouch gave a nod of approval before ending the call.
"Brother Odysseus is a most talented and capable administrator and project manager. All those years his talents where wasted in the unsuitable roll of First Prince…..how did the Empire survive for so long is beyond me." Lellouch muttered to himself as he looked over the multiple plans that he was currently juggling.
To an outsider it was either chaos or an attempt to become the supreme ruler of Earth. The Commonwealth, the super projects that needed international cooperation, the slow metamorphosis of the global economy.
It looked like Lellouch was trying to conquer the world.
When in fact he was trying to unite it.
"I'm just a soul whose intentions are good, oh lord please don't let me be misunderstood." Lellouch sang under his breath, alone in his office.
As he did so he opened up a folder called 'Project Damocles.' As he also activated the chess game on his phone, he moved his black piece, now it was time for the white king to make a move.
"Oh lord please….just please…..don't make me destroy you for defying my plans. You only get one warning." Lellouch promised and gazed at the heavens.
All that was left to do was wait.
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