The Pride of Terra, Sarah's Office, 7:00 AM, Redran System
Sarah sat in her office, Reading over the reports on her Empire's strength. It's been 15 months since The Fermas Offensive and Sarah has been tracking down the Isolated Rebels who refused to Surrender, She Chased them across half the fucking Sub-sector and still hasn't found the remaining fuckheads.
"Least those idiots are forced off of Fermas primaris." Sarah said aloud as she grabbed another report, Noting a Miniature someone in the world made for her, It was her standing on the shoulder of her Titan, With her holding her Pulse Rifle in one hand and her helmet in her right hand.
"Damn fine quality, I actually paid a lot more for this Miniature than it should have fetched." Sarah said laughing as she brought up the Receipt on her Tac-pad,
"It cost me 300 Credits to commission, But the quality came out so good, That I paid the person a little bonus." Sarah said as she grinned and leaned back after a while.
The Model had every single detail of both her and her Titan, But there was one detail unique to the Titan was the Royal Insignia being on the bottom of the model.
"When was the last time I've seen something so good?" Sarah asked Serina, Her AI popped up on her desk's holo-projector, Smiling.
"On Tiber Nine, You paid for some Models of the Pride of Terra, both in Combat and not in Combat, It came out well, It cost you well in excess of 1,200 Credits." Sarah nods, She remembers it was a Worker strike she had to settle and while there, She found someone who made detailed models for a high price, The model in question was sitting on her shelf in her office.
"Commander." Vanessa walked in, Her armor on it was clear she had something to say and Sarah nodded her head to give her permission to speak.
"We've gotten reports of a Strange device near to our position, Your Parents requests War-fleet Terra's Fleet to investigate and report back."
Sarah nods and stands up. "Have the fleet deploy, Shields up and Guns Primed." Sarah said as she stood up, And headed to the Bridge to command the Fleet and to speak to Grand Admiral Micheal, Vanessa headed to the Barracks to get the Division ready for Combat…
Aboard the BRV Kar'Shan's Glory, 13:00 Hours, Near the Rederan Relay…
Captain Bharak The Red smiled as his ship dropped out of The Relay into this unknown system fleeing from the Systems Alliance, They stole several Top-secret Documents and also kidnapped some slaves on top of Stealing many Valuables.
'The Alliance weren't too happy about that."
He thought just as he Saw a Large Fleet in-front of him, Their Flanks Emblazoned with a strange Emblem.
"What the hell are these guys?" A Crew Member said just as the Communications officer shouted.
"Sir! We're being contacted by them." Bharak stopped to consider something before he nodded.
"Open the Link." The Communications officer nodded and the Screen popped up, Showing a Woman in her late 20s wearing an Officer's Uniform but different from the Other Officer standing next to her.
"I am Crown Princess Sarah Beatrice Smith, of The Terran Empire, You're intruding on Imperial Territory, Stand down and prepared to be Boarded, Resist and your life is forfeit." The Woman now identified as "Sarah" spoke, her voice was harsh but to the point and it brought chills down his spine but he kept up his tough guy facade.
"What did you say, Human?" Bharak growled just as the Woman shook her head, seeming already making up her mind.
"Then so be it, I can tell you I have Ill intent and something to hide, Prepare to be boarded." The comms cut just as a beam of light slammed into the ship, Damaging the Engines and disabling it.
"Damn it! Get Damage Control teams on it!" He shouted as the Ship lost power to the Weapons…
Meanwhile on the Bridge of The Pride of Terra.
Sarah watched as the Accurate Gunnery of The Pride of Terra disabled the Enemy ship, She smiled as she'll personally be involved in the Boarding action.
"Ma'am, Charlie and Orion squads are ready to board the Enemy Cruiser." Vanessa reported as Sarah was already armored up and ready for war.
"Good, Have them accompany us into the Ship." Sarah said as she and Vanny entered the Elevator and Sarah pressed the Hangar Button, As the Elevator took them down to the Hangar, Sarah breathed out a sigh of Relief knowing She's doing the right thing.
"You alright Big sis?" Vanny asked as the Duo were close to one another as Sisters, It was a complex relationship that extended to those she met.
"Yeah, I'll be fine." Vanessa smiled as the Doors opened and they were greeted by the sounds of a Dropship spooling up it's Engines, Two Exodus Class Starfighters being prepared for Take off and escorting The boarding party to the Enemy ship…
Alliance 2nd Fleet, 2 Minutes after Exiting the Mass Relay, Rederan System Captain Michelle "Red" Hartsock, SSV Hawkthorne.
Captain Hartsock was Sitting down in her Chair, She's the Descendent of WW2 Airborne Sergeant Joe Hartsock.
"Ma'am we found the Batarian Ship…. Wait We're seeing a- Holy shit…." The Officer said as she looked up, She nearly dropped her Datapad, Infront of the "Hawthorne." Was a Massive Fleet, sporting an Unfamiliar Emblem and their Running lights were red.
"Holy shit…. Those two ships are bigger than anything seen or built." Hartsock heard another Crew member replied pointing out A Dreadnought and another unknown class of warship.
"Wait, Ma'am look, They're sending a Dropship, Wanna bet the Batarians pissed them off?" Hartsock nodded and spoke.
"Try not to Draw attention to ourselves, let's see what happens next." She said as everyone nodded…
"The Talons of The Empire" Harbin Dropship class, 8:30 AM.
Sarah glanced around the Troop bay, The Marines were equipped with their Usual M-94/95A Pulse Rifle, But some also brought along the M-19 boarding shotgun.
"Commander, we've entered the Hanger." Sarah nods and could hear Small Arms fire pinging Harmlessly off the Armored shell of the Dropship as the Doors opened, The Terrans' shields were getting hit by the Enemy even as Sarah jumped down, She had her sword and pistol in hand, Dragos was next to his Commander, Flag flying, Ice and Draco followed up, Both were barking out orders, Vanny and Midnight were up close and Personal, Like Sarah who was busy trying to stab an enemy Officer to death, Soon the firefight ended and more Reinforcements arrived from The Pride of Terra, Securing a defensible position and taking some Prisoners.
"Alright men, Move inward, Ice take your men and secure the Cargo hold." Sarah said as Ice nodded and Saluted, Taking Delta squad with him…
Meanwhile on the Bridge of Kar'Shan's Glory.
Barkan was sweating bullets in human terms, He was scared for his life, The Gunshots from the hanger died down, But the true fight began just after breaching charges knocked out the Hangar's Doorway.
The boarders used shotguns and Rifles as well as Pistols before it devolved into a Melee one in which these guys held the upper-hand in, He was shocked seeing the Soldiers using Bayonets, Rifle butts and even swords in close quarters. But what intrigued him were the Races fighting alongside them.
He sees a Bull charging into a Squad of Bartarins and slammed them into either walls or even doors which sent the doors flying off their hinges, An Ape using A minigun clearing out the Room and Short soldiers armed with Energized crossbows fire at the Batarians and Pointy-Ears? He knew what those two races were called from his Study of Human myths Elves and Dwarves.
"How in the hell can they exist?" Barkan asked as the Imperial Forces made quick work of his men before hearing shouts further deeper in his ships, He started to Panic: They found his Slaves.
Delta, Squad the Cargo Hold of Kar'Shan's Glory.
Ice and Delta squad bursted into the Room killing the Guards, But then they saw something that built up their rage and that something was Anathema to their Society
"Commander, We've found what looks to be slaves here, Over."
Ice said as An Elven medic took off her helmet and checked a Human slave, The other slaves were unknown to the Terrans but the Humans were shocked to see different Races working together with his Squad, It wasn't far off to assume they were the only races out there, The Turians were intrigued, The Asari were blinking kinda surprised
"Understood, I am ordering the 323rd Medical Corps to take over from you guys when they arrive on the Ship, I want your boys to keep sweeping with Further reinforcement from Rancor Company." Ice acknowledged with a Blue signal before one of the Slaves walked over, Her skin was blue but otherwise Human-like.
"Who are you guys?" She asked as Ice looked at the Slave.
"I am Major Ice Van Mecklar, 145th Terran Imperial Marine Division, Irene Battalion, Gypsy Company, Wrecker Platoon, Orion Squad." The woman was stunned by this information who took a moment to process this before another voice spoke up
"You guys aren't with the Alliance?" A Human female asked as Ice shook his head.
"No, We aren't, I hail from The Terran Empire, An Empire founded in the 2190s, Her Royal Highness and Lady Commander of the Imperial Military is currently leading the Troops in this glorious boarding operation" He said as Doctors and Nurses entered alongside Rancor Company, The men and women of Rancor Company were to secure this area of the ship and press on against any further guards
"Our Doctors will try to tend to each of you however, If there's any issues let one of them know and Our Forces are in the process of fighting their way to the bridge." Ice said as he saluted, and then left the room.
The Slaves were shocked and this caused more than a few Children to shriek in excitement causing the various Soldiers of the Imperial Military and the Doctors to smile, It was kind of refreshing to see kids smile as the Soldiers left, Some of the Slaves noticed the Doctors also wore armor and were equipped with Pistols.
"Why are you guys armed?" A Turian asked even as the Terran Doctors were setting up one of them spoke.
"We're part of the Terran Imperial Medical Corps but Sarah wants us to wear Armor and be armed in the event unexpected enemy attacks come." The logic was sound even for the Turians and Asari even humans and the Medical Cross on their arms tell they have a Geneva Convention of Sorts….
Sarah's position, Near the Glory of Kar'shan's bridge.
Sarah and her Marines were suffering 25% losses thanks to their shielding and also thanks to the shields brought up by The Blades of Irene Company, Praetors of Irene, Their shields protecting from the Small arms fire allowing The Marines to fire safely behind the Shield-bearers.
"Commander, we've found even more Slaves than anticipated." Sarah heard Ice reported even as she knocked a Batarian onto his ass with the Stock of her Pulse Rifle.
"Roger that, Begin medevac procedures." Sarah ordered even as Admiral Micheal reported back in.
"Ma'am I am detecting other ships, According to our Psionic Friends, They aren't hostile, Orders?" Grand Admiral Micheal asked as Sarah thought about it for a split second before she said.
"Have them send a Representative to the Pride of Terra, I'm almost finished with the enemy." Sarah said as she watched as Batarian prisoners were being marched towards the Dropships under heavy guard and treated a little harshly.
"Breaching Charges are ready commander." Sarah nodded and gave the Signal, When the Doors blew off of their hinges the Sounds of flashbangs going off were evident as well as Screams from the Batarians who were hit hard by the sudden usage of Flashbangs
"Go, go, go!" The Sounds of her Troopers rushing in the wake of the blast forced the Batarians on their knees; some tried to resist but were gunned down by Imperial Marines who showed no mercy to those who fought against them.
"Vanessa, Haul the Prisoners back to the Pride of Terra, I also want this ship towed into a shipyard for analysis and repainting for Imperial service, As well as upgrades, If you'd be so kind." Sarah asked her friend who nodded as Sarah walked into the Bridge real quick to find a File with an Unknown Emblem. She grabs it and instead of reading it has a funny feeling it belongs to the Other faction, She grabs it and heads back to the Pride of Terra…
The SSV Hawkthorne, Alliance Second Fleet.
Mitchelle looked at her Officers to discuss what to do since these Unknowns managed to board The Batarian ship successfully, They could see Dropships leaving towards the Planet which they figured out was colonized by these people.
"Captain, Their leader is back on-board her ship, She's sending a Shuttle over to pick you and some guards to meet with her." Mitchelle looked at her subordinates before issuing the following orders.
"Send a report to Admiral Hackett and Alliance Command, If these people have any Ill intentions, The Council will have to know." Everyone nodded as she headed down the Elevator of the Cruiser. She watched as the Dropship landed in the Hangar bay and the design was sleek, It had red running lights and it's hull color was black. As the dropship landed and the doors opened, an officer wearing a Jet black Battle Dress uniform leaned out as Captain Mitchelle walked forward,
The Man saluted. "Second Lieutenant Brian Redforth, 145th Terran Marine Division, Irene Battalion, Warpath Company, Zelta Platoon, Squad Parker."
Mitchelle noted The 145th's Emblem on his shoulder but the Other Emblem on his left shoulder confused her and said, 'Sarah's Roughriders.'
Mitchelle boarded and they sat down, the Interior was spacious and It also had guns on the side and when not in use by the Troops were retracted into the Shuttle's sides of the dropship the Second Lieutenant himself sat down, Also with him were Jet-Black Armored soldiers with the same emblems she saw entering..
"We're aboard Lighting, Take off." Brian said as the pilot affirmed through the loud-speaker before getting onto the Comms.
"Roger that Second Lieutenant, Control this is Lighting 2-1, We're incoming with a VIP, Authorization Whiskey, Delta-Nine-Niner Over." The pilot asked as she took off from the SSV Hawthorne just as the Flight Operations officer responded
"Roger that Lighting 2-1, The deck is clear, over." Mitchelle noticed the machine-like efficiency of the Terrans were almost palpable and yet, They seem more physically stronger, adaptable and war-like but also kind..
"By the way, Sarah is our Commanding officer on top of being the Royal, She has a lot on her plate." Mitchelle was curious as to how this was possible, Two humanities and one is already a Super-power, The other just barely got started she felt gravity return signaling they entered the Ship, As Mitchelle and her guards exit the Shuttle alongside Brian The Alliance personnel looked in awe as Soldiers from various races moved to and from one area of the Hanger. Tending to the Injured Slaves the Terrans no doubt fought like hell to liberate.
"Look, it's the Alliance!" An Asari Slave shouted, causing all eyes to be casted towards them as Ice walked over, He looked at Brian and then spoke to his buddy.
"Second Lieutenant, Sergeant Salthzar was lookin' for ya." Brain nodded and ran off, Jumping over a crate at the same time as to avoid a very pissed off Quartermaster and he let out a slew of colorful curses.
"GODDAMNIT BRAIN WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU!" This caused Brian to stop and throw some Money at the Quarter-master and walked off much to the Quarter-master's amusement.
"If You'll follow me please." Ice said, His Black hair slicked back and His Auburn eyes a bit darker, After his century of battle-born Marines got almost annihilated as they entered the elevator they could hear Rapid-fire swearing coming from Ice's comms and Ice closed his eyes sighing as the Alliance Guards looked at each other Mitchelle was curious as to why they're going to the Interrogation Block.
"Why are we going to the Interrogation block?" The Alliance Captain asked, causing Ice to look at them sighing. "Sarah is interrogating The Batarian Captain we've captured, you probably heard her cursing over my Comms, She's most likely pissed off and I hope to god her Husband can restrain her"
Mitchelle nods, without a shadow of a doubt Sarah is a unique person to talk to even as she wonders what their government is like….
Interrogation Block, Sector 1.
Ice and Mitchelle plus her guards entered the Interrogation Block, Sarah was standing there behind the Glass, Watching what Mitchelle believes is the Batarian Captain's Interrogation.
"Your Highness, The representatives are here." The Major asked as Sarah looked over to her left and smiled.
"Thank you Icepick, Go and be with your Men, Help out with the Liberated Slaves." Sarah said softly as he nodded and did the Imperialized Salute which is him saluting, His hand to his forehead in the Traditional Salute and then makes a fist and slams it into his chest in Respect for his Crown Princess as he Left Mitchelle finally noticed something about the Woman, Her Blonde hair was done up in a Ponytail, Her blue eyes were piercing and stared directly into Mitchelle's Soul.
"I am Crown Princess Sarah Beatrice Smith, I'm the Heir to the Imperial Throne, Welcome to my Warship The ISS Pride of Terra, The Pride of the Imperial Navy." Sarah said as she extended a Hand-shake to which the Alliance Captain accepted.
"I am Captain Mitchelle Hartsock, Captain of the SSV Hawthorne. I am part of the Systems Alliance Navy." She said as she was to be quite frank nervous, The woman in-front of her commands an entire empire and it seems they don't abide by Citadel Council's conventions the Alliance Captain envies them but it also seems they're friendly towards Aliens as seen when a Avian-like Creature walked past and nearly fell over and Sarah caught the creature.
"A'lyia, You okay?" Sarah asked as she helped the Creature to a Wall, Where she requested for a Corpsman to the area.
"Y-yeah… I've been under the weather recently, Your Highness." Sarah nodded and two Marine Corpsmen arrived to check on the A'lyia, After a few minutes of talking, The Corpsmen took the Avian woman to the Medbay.
"You care deeply about your Subjects." Mitchelle noted in shock Awe, Even the Alliance Bodyguards were shocked, Sarah simply nodded and stopped seemingly in Deep Thought before she opened up a pouch in her Uniform and held something out for Mitchelle.
"In a Gesture of goodwill and Harmony between our two Humanities Captain, Me and my Soldiers during the Boarding of the Enemy ship, Recovered these files, I am also turning the Slaves over to your Custody." Sarah said and this once more Stunned the Alliance Captain who gratefully accepted the Files.
"Thank you, I'll relay this back to Alliance Command, I hope to see you again at some point." Mitchelle said as she smiled and shook Sarah's hand before an Imperial Marine escorted them to the Shuttle bay, Leaving her deep in thought…
Meanwhile, The Citadel, Councilor Valern's office.
Valern was sitting at his Desk when he heard his door being rang.
"Come in." He said as he noticed an STG Operative entering his office, It was his Brother Kirrahe.
"Kirrahe, A pleasure seeing you again, Brother." Valern smiled at his Brother and the two Salarians hugged.
"You too, Valern… However, we have an unexpected situation." Kirrahe said and the smile that was on Valern's face Swiftly vanished as he was handed an STG Intelligence Report, Which Valern swiftly looked over and then he was shocked by what had been written.
"Are you sure?" Valern asked his brother in a low whisper, not believing the Reports, and was equally scared due to this unknown humanity having Colonies and a wholly different technological base than the Rest of the Galaxy.
"It's true, Brother, When word of this Contact reached Alliance High Command, We picked up on this, We're sending probes into the area, Now…"
He said as a Video footage from the drone revealed a planet that is in the same conditions as Systems Alliance Earth. In front of the planet was a Massive Warfleet. Their hulls were black and their running lights were red, and the most shocking thing that stood out to them well… 3 things: The first one was the Captured Batarian ship currently orbiting a massive Dry-dock, heavily defended by Satellite Defenses, with Starfighters darting in and out of Hangers, Add that in for the Several Cruiser Analogs and their attendant ships.
The Second was this Humanity's massive warships, Their battle-ships were huge and to say the least they have an variable arsenal of Warships, But the very last thing that caught their attention was the amount of activity to and from the Planet, Civilian ships constantly entering and leaving the Planet before jumping away using an Unknown technology.
"The Council will need to be informed of this… I have a feeling we'll need to send a Delegation and an STG Unit to investigate this." Kirrahe suggested causing Valern to nod.
"I'll propose this to the rest of the Council Tomorrow." Valern said already feeling intrigued by this new Off-shoot of Humanity, This will be an interesting few years….
HELLO EVERYONE! Welcome to StellarEffect: The Imperial Chronicles, I decided to use my old Stellaris Lore but continually build upon the old and merge it with the new as an Alternate Timeline, Now what does this mean? Well, This means Many of the new ships, Weapons and vehicles for the Imperial Armed Forces is either new or being prototyped for further Field testing.
And this took me a hella lot of work. By the time I am writing this, It's probably over 40K in words alone. With this being Said, Please read and review.
P.S If I get flak about Me doing a Stellaris X ME Crossover and that it's not it's own thing, I will fucking point you to my Server where I have my Lore for my Stellaris Empire Stored. - Jack Smith