Chapter 24: Revelations
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Silvanas: Sorry, I was busy with Senior Project, then my computer wouldn't let me access the Document Manager. Sorry again. Anyway, I like your idea about Tuvok. I'll probably use it.
Gta5ccjs: Thanks! If the Imperium/Federation met the Covenant or the Humans they'd probably try and have them join the Imperium. The Flood they'd likely send in the Space Marines, and aren't the Forerunners gone? I'd actually almost given up on Clash of the Titans. I'm glad you like it and I'll get back to it soon.
Sean: Ok, and thanks. I'm glad I can light up your day. Since you asked so nicely, the new Enterprise will battle soon.
Grayangle: You may be right, but they might need the humans to defeat the Dragon's armies. The Klingon Space Marines will probably just be Klingons enhanced with augmetics and new war gear. The AI's all have a delete switch which can be activated at any time. Sorry if I forgot to mention them. The Imperium learned their lesson with the Iron Men. The Emperor is currently working on making the Imperium the way it once was, and Janeway said earlier that she could never forgive the Inquisition, but that she knew that the Imperium was good in its own way. Sorry, I'll make the distinction between Earth and Terra from now on.
Oblivionknightknight7: Like I told Silvanas, I had computer troubles.
BGTom: Huh? Sorry, I don't speak Latin. -
The Enterprise-F entered Earth's star system, still bearing the scars of battle. Activity around the wormhole was heavier than usual.
"Admiral, hail from Wormhole Command," Liandra reported.
"Open a channel," Picard replied. Madthayn's face soon appeared.
"Ah, Admiral Picard. I am pleased you are here. Is your vessel in good shape?"
"We require some minor repairs. Why is activity around the wormhole so heavy today?"
"Because today is a monumental day. The first settlers from my galaxy are coming through. The time has come for our humans from both galaxies to become one."
"Indeed. I am pleased this day has come. Will Federation citizens be going to your galaxy as well?"
"Yes, but first they must be selected. I request your presence at a meeting of the Alliance Council in five hours."
"I will be there."
"I look foreword to it," Madthayn said as he closed the channel. Pierson came up to Picard.
"Admiral, the crew and I can handle the repairs. Why don't you take a shuttle to Earth."
"Very well. Contact me when the repairs are complete."
Five hours later Picard and Madthayn were in the Federation council chambers.
"Members of the Alliance, today marks the next stage in the integration of our two galaxies. The first group of citizens from the Imperium have come through the wormhole and we hope to send any Federation citizens to our galaxy. It is time for all humans to come together." Madthayn announced.
"How many people have come and where are you planning to settle them?" Admiral Hawk asked.
"There are approximately three thousand in the convoy, and I was planning to settle them here on Earth. That way we can observe first hand how our two peoples integrate. Is that acceptable?"
"We should be able to handle them within a few weeks. In the meantime they are welcome to enjoy the hospitality of Earth," Admiral Paris said.
On board Voyager, Sickbay was still filled with injured. Tuvok was the worst. The wound from the Necron Battle Syth was proving extremely difficult to heal. The tissue was disintegrating as fast as the Doctor could heal it. Janeway had not left Tuvok's side the entire time. The Doctor had put a blanket over her. Slowly she opened her eyes.
"No change yet," the Doctor said, coming up behind her to start Tuvok's latest treatment. "Don't worry; I'll do everything in my power to heal the Commander." He said, laying a hand on Janeway's shoulder.
"I don't know what I'd do if I lost him," she replied.
"The Imperium medics and I are exchanging ideas. They've recently begun experimenting with Borg Nano Probes. They've made considerable headway. I think that could be Commander Tuvok's best chance for survival.
Janeway looked up, her weariness evident.
"The Imperium is the reason we don't have Be'lanna or Neelix and so many others with us right now," she replied.
"Captain, from what I understand it was one man who was responsible for that. The Imperium helped free our galaxy from the Borg. Please, don't let your personal feelings about the Inquisition keep you from seeing the good the Imperium is doing."
"Aside from the Borg, what good have they done?" Janeway asked.
"If the Imperium hadn't come, the Federation may have been assimilated, or consumed by the Tyranids. We know for a fact the Imperium didn't bring them here. Without the Imperium, the entire galaxy might be gone."
"Let me see the information about the procedure," she said at last. The Doctor handed her a pad.
Please don't take too long," he advised. Janeway read the pad and an hour later gave her permission for the Doctor to proceed. Nano Probes were injected into Tuvok. They had been modified be tech priests so that they healed instead of assimilating. Gradually, the Nano Probes isolated and destroyed the damaged tissue and grew new flesh to cover it. The Doctor used all his experience to keep Tuvok alive. The Necron weapon had badly damaged several of Tuvok's organs. If he hadn't been a Vulcan he never would have survived the stabbing. Finally, several hours later, the operation was done.
"How is he Doctor?" Janeway asked.
"He's doing fine. It should be safe to revive him if a few hours. Why don't you get some rest? I'll contact you when he's awake. You look like you could some sleep."
"Thank you, I think I do too. I'll be back as soon as he's awake."
Meanwhile, the Eldar cruiser had just dropped out of warp in orbit of Earth. They were prepared to flee if they were met with hostility.
"Open a channel to the planet's capital," the Farseer ordered.
On the surface, Starfleet Command had received the Eldar hail. They had been instructed to contact the ranking officer on planet if Eldar showed up. They cancelled the defense response and sent a message to Madthayn.
In the meeting where the Federation and Madthayn were discussing the integration of Imperial citizens, an urgent message came for the Lord Admiral. He immediately stood and made to leave.
"Is something wrong Lord Admiral?" Paris asked.
"An Eldar vessel had just appeared in orbit. They are asking to speak to the ranking officer, which would be me." Picard left with Madthayn. They soon reached the main communications room.
"Can we establish visual contact?" Madthayn asked.
"Yes sir, a Lieutenant replied. He tapped several commands and the main screen was suddenly filled with the image of an Eldar Farseer.
"I am Lord Admiral Madthayn, commander of the Imperium forces in this galaxy."
"I am Farseer Silvanas of the Eldar Cruiser Changeling. We were pulled into this galaxy and you will allow us passage through your wormhole so we may return to our own galaxy."
"Why should we assist you? Unless I am mistaken, you are severely outnumbered."
"You know of the awakening of the C'tan known as the Dragon do you not?" Madthayn nodded. "The Eldar also know of the Dragon. We possess the means to destroy it, but that means lies in our Craftworld and only I and the other Farseers are able to use it."
"You are being very open for an Eldar. Why?"
"We know that your Emperor has returned to this plane. He was wise for a human. Arrogant, but wise. Just before we were pulled to this place, we received word of his destruction of the Eye of Terror. However, his act may be incomplete. The Gods of Chaos may have survived. If that is so, they would still be greatly weakened and vulnerable. For what he has done the Eldar owe the Imperium a great debt. If your Emperor succeeds in bring the galaxy under human rule, the Eldar will still survive. We would ask for a portion of the galaxy to make a new home." Farseer Silvanas knew he was breaking many rules by saying all this, but if his visions did come to pass, the Eldar could finally rebuild their civilization. Mankind was very young but they had great potential. Also, if Slaanesh had indeed been destroyed then the Eldar owed humankind a great debt.
Madthayn was deep in thought. If he allowed the Eldar passage back to the Imperium's galaxy, he was essentially handing them all the secrets they had learned in this galaxy. However, if they did possess the means to destroy the Dragon, and if they did indeed owe the Imperium a debt, it could prove very useful. The Eldar were one of Humanity's greatest foes. Yet here stood one of their Farseers offering peace. This had the potential be the greatest development in Human-Eldar relations since the two races had met, and it rested entirely of his shoulders.
"Very well, but one of our vessels will accompany you to ensure your safe passage."
"Very well, we accept your terms." With that the Farseer ended the transmission.
The Eldar cruiser and the Imperium vessel Vigilance entered the wormhole and emerged close to Terra. A massive Imperial fleet was gathering for the Great Crusade. The Vigilance immediately transmitted a message to all ships and to the Emperor telling them of the conversation between Madthayn and Farseer Silvanas. The Emperor requested a conference with the Farseer and he agreed. The two came to the conclusion that the Eldar's requests and demands were reasonable. The Eldar vessel went on its way. They would acquire the Amulet of Vaul and use it to destroy the Dragon. For now though, the Emperor had a crusade to plan.
How was that? Sorry there was no action. Do you want to be an Eldar Silvanas? If not tell me and I'll change the name. Will the Eldar be true to their word? They would be grateful for the destruction of Slaanesh wouldn't they? In the next chapter you will find out which Chaos Gods were destroyed. Also, the Tyranids will attack again, but the Federation may have a few surprises for them. Also, do you want me to go into the crusade against the Orks or stay with the Star Trek galaxy and the integration of Imperial citizens? Tell me and stay tuned for the next chapter. See ya then, and don't forget to review!
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