Chapter 23
Beginnings of a Confederacy, Part 2
Few days have passed as the United Confederacy of Exiles is slowly taking shape with many more joining in. The city Muammar and Uma help construct is now 90% done and ahead of schedule because word about immigrants started to spread about them arriving earlier than expected. New Kickassia, Molossia, and the Grand Duchy of Koss have their lands secured thanks to our heroes/heroines and have joined. Yet there is more news. Some nation called the Bir-Corrino Empire that has claimed the entire second planet of the solar system has joined. This nation is a combination of the Bir Tawil Empire and the Corrino Empire, which this Corrino Empire is actually from a Dune hentai game with the emperor of this nation has Irulan Corrino as his wife, along with many Fremen women that are part of his harem. Not only that, the planet Oasis has sandworms and Spice Melange that are used to make Navigators. Unlike the Navigators from the original Dune, they are also from the hentai game that are sexy humanoid females that are able to breed with humans. With the Navigator the empire has, they can use fold space to get to many solar systems to spread the word to have more nations join.
But there is more as Marcus has all eight of our main characters in a meeting room in his presidential office that looks like the USA Oval Office yet has an Aztec theme with marble Coatls and redwood floors.
"So what is it this time?" Jack asks in a tired tone with Tsuki yawning.
"I got some news." Marcus speaks as he stands, "We got a ship heading this way. A ship full of Force-using pilgrims from the Star Wars Legends."
Uma is shock, "Wait, we're getting Jedi?"
"More than that actually. It is a combination of various Force organizations. This includes the Jensaarai, the Fallanassi, the Dagoyan Masters and many more."
Everyone looked at each other and have no idea who they are.
But Liga goes, "Wait, what do you mean 'Star Wars Legends'?"
"Well, since Disney owns Star Wars, they are kicking out anything that isn't part of their canon. This also include anything that might join us. However, anything Star Wars related is in another galaxy that is between our reality and the other side. Legends were formally known as the Expanded Universe before Disney bought and discontinued the EU in order to make a profit from their own version of Star Wars. In other words, this version of Star Wars is being booted out of its original galaxy."
Jeb asks, "But aren't they official creations?"
"They are, but Disney doesn't care because they consider them a threat to their profits."
Muammar is angry, 'That can't be right! Just because they aren't part of their canon, doesn't mean they should just boot them out of their rightful galaxy! Or galaxies." Muammar gets confused, "Is it galaxy or galaxies? I really can't tell."
Marcus shakes his head, "Doesn't matter. But this is a huge boon for us. You see, we not only get access to what they toss out, we also get a few extra bonuses. This includes a few Force powers that are no longer part of the Star Wars canon such as Deadly Sight, Force Scream, Force Light, Electric Judgment and many, many more."
Jose chuckles as he knows what kind of treasure they get. "Can't believe they just threw away some good resources. Guess we should be lucky."
"I have to agree with Jose on this." J.H. speaks. "Is anyone familiar with the saying, 'One man's trash is another man's treasure'? Because we got one hell of a treasure."
"Still though." Tsuki is a bit unsure. "It's not right to just boot out everyone in an entire galaxy."
"Speaking of booting," Uma changes the topic, "can we also discuss about the refugees that are coming here? We heard that they're coming early today."
Marcus then discuss the topic, "Right. They're appearing today with people from Brazil, Mexico, India and many those that are homeless and have been living below the poverty line. We had the stargate relocated to where the starports are at. Yet we are receiving more dwarves so I had to call in some people to deliver us a lot of alcohol drinks and meat from giant creatures. And I mean a lot."
"You can say that again." Muammar is amused, "Those dwarves sure can eat and drink. We've been having trouble keeping our stores full because of them."
"Not only that, we're also accepting refugees that escaped slavery. Mudokons, Askajians, Lani, Orions, Ood, and many more. So things will be busy to the point that we need another city or make more towns. Speaking of, thank you Uma and Muammar for nearly completing our new city we're standing now."
"Sure thing." Uma is glad to receive gratitude.
"Appreciate the gratitude." says Muammar. "Just hope things will be alright when we're gone."
"We should be fine." Marcus ensures, "If everyone pull together and support each other, this new nation here will survive and with trade from the others. Well, let's just hope that everything will go as plan."
A Mudokon comes in, "Excuse me, President Marcus? The refugees at are arriving in a few minutes."
"Thank you, Gordy." Marcus is about to take his leave but before he goes, he looks back at his friends. "Wish me luck with the speech. And good luck with your hunt." And he exits.
"Wanna watch his speech?" Jack asks everyone.
"No thanks." J.H. voted, "I think he needs to stand on his own. He's a politician now and a president of his own country."
"I have to agree." Tsuki says yet has a bit of lament in her voice. "We've lost enough time as it is. Who knows when the third wave will happen."
Jeb wonders, "So, do we teleport? Use a ship? Use the stargate? How do we get to the psyche multiverse?"
Muammar sighs, "I do miss the apocalypse. Things were more interesting and we didn't have to leave home."
"What's with that all of a sudden?" Jack asks.
"Well, for one, we didn't get forced out of our homes...for the most part. Not to mention that, well, to be honest, I really did love the road trip despite the danger. Along with a few things we came across. Okay, some of it was terrifying but it was cool to see dinosaurs, aliens and what not. And people get to try to be better and working together. We have that here, but... Forget it. I'm just feeling a little homesick."
Uma says, "You're not the only one."
At the starport, thousands of people come out of the stargate with many speaking Portuguese, Hindu, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish than English. However, there are also some Haitians, Arabs and a small number of Africans from various African countries as well that also speak French, Arabic, and other languages. They all gather at a podium with a giant 'Welcome to Exilios' banner above it that is blue with green lettering as they all feel a little bit welcome but still felt betrayed by the people that sent them to this world. Marcus appears on the stage to address the new citizens of this republic.
"Greetings, people from our old world." he is speaking in English, but everyone can hear it in their languages thanks to our eight protagonists. "I know that being forced out of your home was the worst thing that has ever happen to you, because my people and I were also forced out of our homes when we settled after the apocalypse. When it came, we all thought that it was our chance to start a new life, a new beginning, a chance to be something better. But it didn't last long as governments, both old and new, started creating the United Nations & Creations that later force us out just because they want to be closer to the creations that we've made that have manifested in our reality. Despite this, we will not just keel over and take it like lying dogs! Together, we can create a nation! Through hard work and effort, we can create a republic where those that have been sentence to exile as we create a new life for all! And with the unity we share with our fellow nations, we will create a confederacy that will unite all those that have been banished by the UN&C! Even in exile, we shall prosper!"
Many cheer for Marcus' speech to the exiles standing before him. A loud applause by nearly thousands, yet there are a few that still have some doubts.
"As president of Exilios, I hereby swear to ensure all those that have been sentenced to exile will have a home. A place to call their own. A republic that will feed its new citizens as well as provide the best education and medicine that the governments of our old world would deny you all. You might be thinking that I'm lying, but it is the truth. I don't know the true intentions of the United Nations & Creations are, but we will not take it lying down as we unite! We stand united to ensure our survival in this new world and this new galaxy!"
Out in space, our eight protagonists are on a X-70B Phantom-class stealth ship as Uma watches the news in the cantina about Marcus' speech.
"Man, that guy knows how to work a crowd." Uma smiles.
Jack says over on the comms, "Heads up, there's something heading towards Edoria. Get over here on the bridge, ASAP."
Everyone made their way towards the bridge and they see a fleet of UNSC ships coming in followed by fourteen Citadel-class civilian cruisers.
"ʻO ka pō?" Liga went with a raised eyebrow.
Translation: "The hell?"
"What's with the UNSC ships?" J.H. asks. "They're official works, not something fan made."
"Should we contact them?" Jose asks.
Jack presses a few buttons to raise anyone on the hails. "Hello, this is civilian transport ship, umm... Love Boat of Destiny."
Everyone snicker at the name because it is dumb.
"Can you explain why are you here?"
"This is Admiral Jorn Van Devos of the Iron Clad Fleet," the admiral speaks in a Belgian accent, "and we are here to join the Confederacy."
"But aren't you guys suppose to be in the UNSC? Last I check, you guys are suppose to be official works from Halo."
"We are actually from a Sins of a Solar Empire mod, Sins of the Prophets. Like many of those from mods, we got booted here. Same with the Covenant of the same mod and the Forerunner Remnants. We are here to provide aid and to escort the Force users to Exilios."
Everyone look at each other and see the huge boon they got from space mods.
Jack sighs in relief before speaking, "Sorry about that. Thought you were hostiles and we had to alert everyone on the planet about some sort of invasion."
"Understandable. You may do about your business while we negotiate with the Confederate President, V'lal."
"Got it." and he turns off communications.
"That was close." Muammar is relieved.
"Does this ship suppose to have an advance scanner that we've could've used?" asked Uma.
"We do." Tsuki says, "But we had to make sure."
Muammar drops his relief and does some scanning. "Scanning the interiors of the ships just to be safe."
He scans the ships and their interiors and see the same armaments as you would find on a UNSC ship yet the scanner also says that they are from the Sins of the Prophets mod for Sins of a Solar Empire. The scanners also detect a multitude of people of various species along with supplies that include construction, medical, food, water, clothing and a small number of firearms. He also scanned the Star Wars ships and detected multiple Force users with many having lightsabers along with devices that are archives from each Force user organizations.
"They all check out." Muammar is relieved again. "Guess I got worried over nothing."
"Making sure nobody suffer what you did back in your homeland?" Liga asks with the look of worry.
"Yeah. Just to be sure."
"But who's V'lal?" J.H. asks.
Jack explains, "Well, since Marcus is running his own republic, he asked someone who is willing to take charge of the Confederation. A Vulcan woman named V'lal volunteer to be the first president while we have a sheep Faunus that is acting as parliamentary president name Lye Marron. We're having an election on who gets to be the council president."
Jose looks at Jack, "I didn't know about that. When was this?"
"Happened when we were doing work with the other nations to join the Confederacy."
"How come I didn't vote?" Jeb asks.
"I said volunteer, not voted. Marcus needs all the help he can get since we're leaving."
"I have to agree." says Tsuki. "You may never know when there might be a stage three. So we have to make it to the psyche multiverse fast."
Jack preps the drive, "Setting coordinates to the closest galaxy to the other side."
J.H. noticed the Vulcan on the news, "That must be V'lal."
The ship jump to hyperspace (or a speed greater in order to achieve intergalactic travel) in order to find a galaxy that exist between universes. While on their way, they watch the news on the holoscreen.
"Greetings everyone." V'lal speaks in a calm tone like all Vulcans do. "My name is V'lal, the president of the United Confederacy of Exiles. When Marcus Silversword asked if anyone would like to be the first president of the Confederacy, I was the first and only volunteer to do so. Mostly because people hate politics and don't want to get involved in."
J.H. points out as the speech is still going, "So we got a Vulcan, one of the most logical beings ever known, as head of the Confederacy? Full of angry people that want revenge and unable to reign in their hate?"
"Umm..." Tsuki went.
Everyone else are just as unsure about it.
But Jack says, "We need all the cool heads we can get in order to survive." He looks at his friends, "To be honest, I'm glad we have some logic and calm in order to get people to get their shit together and focus on survival first and then revenge." Then he looks out the window and says in an optimistic tone, "But hopefully we get to the bottom of this and have the UN&C come to their senses."
As they were about to look out, the ship suddenly stop and exited into somewhere. When they exited out, they are still in their own galaxy yet alarms started blaring at full volume.
"The fuck is going on!?" J.H. yells.
From what they can see outside, they see multiple ships firing at each other. Both of which are using Stellaris human vessels with one side using StarCraft Terran ships as all of them are given black and gray coloration while the other seem to be using a large quantity of various alien vessels that are painted red and yellow.
"¡Tienes que estar jodiéndome!" Jose spouted. "We dropped out of hyperspace in a middle of a war zone!"
Translation: "You have got to be shitting me!"
"But who are these guys!?" Muammar shouts.
Jack says to everyone, "Get to battle positions and engage the stealth field! Scan them and send the information back to Marcus!"
The ship turn invisible and maneuvers on through. Avoiding every gunshot, incoming fighters and missiles, and everything as they navigate through the battlefield. The scans identified the black and gray ships as the Grand Axis Alliance while the red and yellow is identified as the Grand Workers' Unity. Both of them are killing each other over a solar system that is on the other side of the galaxy, far away from the UCE. They then made their way to the other side of the solar system and exit out.
Marcus is in his office as he reads through some of the reports and request forms. However, he looked at his computer and sees the report his cousin sent. He scrolled down all the information both him and his friends managed to send. His eyes widen as he reads through some of the report.
"Oh fuck." he leans back on his chair. "Space Nazis and Space Soviets. That's the last thing we need."