The ISS Leningrad, Volkin Star System, Admiral Oliver Adam's Office.

Adm. Oliver stood in front of a Imperial QEC as it was known by the denizens of the Mass Effect Galaxy speaking to his Superior, Sarah Beatrice Smith, The Inheritor of Irene listened attentively even as The battle for Rederan died down, She and her Imperial 1st Corps were moving into the very system 47th Fleet was located.

"So, Let me get this straight… You're telling me that you discovered an unknown spacefaring Empire in Wild Space?" Sarah asked as Oliver nodded silently, He saw the Solar Princess's unreadable expression, Adding the fact she was wearing a Purple Dress embroidered with Gold, and no doubt she's dressing fancy as fuck for this occassion tells she's taking this situation very seriously.

"Yes'm but from the look of those ships, I'd say they were on Patrol, My Fleet is currently arrayed in a defensive posture, So far the unknowns have apparently fucked off as if waiting for Reinforcements." The Admiral said as Sarah nodded and checked her watch before speaking.

"I'm almost there Admiral, I'm also waiting to hear back from Admiral Elssen and her Battlegroup escorting a Massive force to secure the Leviathan of Dis Artifact for Imperial gain, But I am more concerned about the true Leviathan of Dis and far as the rest of the Galaxy is concerned, We're looking for evidence as to what killed this fucking thing." Sarah said as she brought up the Helmet and Gun Camera footage from the Recon Team, according to Recent Psychological and Mental Reports done by the Will To Power's Medical Staff and including Psionic Therapists, The Reconnaissance Team reported hearing voices in their head after leaving the wreck.

"Still, Milady." Oliver said as he looked at her, His Green eyes locking onto Sarah's piercing blue eyes as he was getting ready to continue his train of thought on the matter when Sarah got a Report to which she looked it over before a grin as she spoke.

"Aaron and his 2nd Corps has just arrived at Kar'Shan, Where 23rd, 32nd and 48th fleets are currently assembling, Willow's 3rd Corps is currently attacking Verush in Kite's nest, Same Star Cluster as The Hansa System." She said as Oliver nodded and grinned as well, The War was coming to a swift Conclusion, on Many Batarian Worlds enslaved humans found themselves liberated by Imperial troops, Who after liberating the Slaves conducted an Census of the freed slaves no matter their race in order to give them jobs and organize them underneath Terran rule, the Empire intends to conquer the Batarians and eliminate the threat they pose forever…

On Bira Near Verush, 3rd Corps landing Zone X-Ray.

Willow's 345th Marine Division landed on Verush's Largest moon Bira, With Willow herself leading the charge.

"SOMEONE GET ON THAT FUCKING LEFT FLANK!" Willow shouted over the Radio as the Imperial 68th Imperial Army Division took up the left flank, On the right Flank Aaron had detached a Company of 170 soldiers of the 1st Gene-Warrior Army from Kaylos Company, and were supported by the Titans of 2nd Titan Legion "Hydra", The Titans were pushing forward with the Genetically Altered Super-soldiers which earned a lot of Controversy in Citadel Space but any effort to stop the Imperials' usage of Gene-Warriors would largely be met by the cold harsh reality of just how massive the Terrans' Star-spanning Empire was of course:

The many alien races under the Terrans' umbrella enjoyed lives of peace and prosperity, But for now though the entire galaxy watched with shocked Silence by the Empire's tactics: Imperial Strategies is varied and unpredictable, While the Batarians held the home-field advantage, The Empire unleashed their Titans on Bira just to send a clear message: Anyone who thinks about harming Imperial Citizenry will find an Military eager to respond in kind.

Meantime, Willow and her soldiers suddenly broke through enemy lines, Her Sword "Libertas" ignited and cackling with Gray-Red Energies engaged a Batarian Swordsman in close quarters combat.

"You Terrans are fools thinking you can defeat us." The swordsman said to Willow growling as she scoffed and did a backflip landing in front of a Burnt out Batarian APC, Said APC had been shot up by an Stormreaver super-heavy tank from the 848th Armored Division, and the Stormreaver was currently being escorted by 4 Valorian light tanks.

"Maybe, But we're winning the war are we not?" Willow asked as Imperial Exodus class fighters danced with Shes'lek Fighters, The Imperial 59th starfighter squadron were Elite pilots and were second only to Sarah's Artiemech Fighter Wing, Even so the enemy Starfighter corps was outnumbered by sheer amount of Terran Starfighters, Leandros Class Bombers got through escorted by the Exoduses in tow, Sending bombs raining down onto the Batarians' which is one of the reasons why the Imperials were unmolested until this point by enemy fire

The Batarian growled and as he brought his Omni-blade around, Willow saw an Opening and slammed her blade into the bastard's chest, As he looked on in shock, Willow kicked him down and lopped off his head ending the fucker's life even as she looked up space debris from both sides rained down onto the planet, As the flag of the Empire: The Imperial Peregrine on a back Backdrop with Red on the outside was planted on Bira, Imperial Army and Grenadier troops entered some of the Batarians' underground complexes, The Grenadiers were notorious in the Empire for being good at clearing Underground Spaces.

One such Grenadier Division is present on the moon: The Imperial 596th Grenadier "Underground Siegers" Division, The 596th has a bit of a… Infamous streak surrounding it's members for a reason that was entirely unknown to Willow but known to the men and women of 2nd Corps- Aaron's Corps, The 596th's combat records were flawlessly executed, It's members often advancing carefully into Underground structures and bringing war to the Enemies of the Empire that would hide underground, And even then they are Infamous for using Flamethrowers and Grenades that are either Standard issued or…. Jury rigged from common items, It was of little wonder why the Grenadiers are tasked mostly for Urban Warfare or Underground Warfare, Hell The 194th Grenadiers Division attached to Sarah's 1st Corps is renowned for using Sharpened Entrenching tools, But for now… The Battle of Bria and Verush was won, but the Imperials will spend many months across many Batarian Worlds to collect their destroyed vehicles and ships, and gather their dead and their equipment to ensure that the Milky Way galaxy species can't study their honored dead and study their sacred equipment but the final battle of the War: The Battle of Kar'Shan is set to begin shortly…

Meanwhile, in the Volkin System, ISS Pride of Terra, Warfleet Terra.


The ships of Warfleet Terra dropped out of Hyper-space near Admiral Oliver's 47th Fleet, As Sarah analyzed the situation, Serina appeared on the holotable, displaying the Imperial Troops deployed in this Star-system, The AI spoke to her creator and motherly figure in a Angelic voice, Similar to Sarah's.

"Milady, I am picking up increased communications traffic from the unknowns, I've been broadcasting a request for a meeting with their leadership on their homeplanet per Imperial First Contact protocols." Serina said as Sarah nodded those protocols has been in-place since the dawn of the Celestian Empire and during the so-called Celestian Era, Many First Contact protocols and procedures had been created and compiled into a single volume, It's re-discovery by Sarah in the vaults of the Imperial Palace has revitalized the Imperial Diplomatic Corps and now the Empire is able to handle new races via Diplomacy rather than outright war which often was with a far more equal enemy.

"And?" Sarah asked as she wore her Marine Armor, An officer's cap sat perched on her head and her cape was still attached to her Armor, Although her Armor was cracked and still caked with blood, It was a testament to the Empire's Armorers to have a long-lasting Armor that not only allows the Terrans to fight in the cold harsh vacuum of space but also to have NBC and Life support on less hospitable planets.

"And they seem to be receptive to it, Your shuttle is ready and so is a Small Peregrine Guard Squad, I believe they're Celestian-borne Veterans and the Original members of the Celestian Royal Guard." Serina said as Sarah nods and walked off the bridge, Her M-94/95A Pulse Rifle slung on her back, her Warblade was in it's Scabbard and Sarah's Pulse Pistol was also supplemented by her Colt Revolver which she had somehow obtain during a raid on a Terrorist salavage operation, How Military Intelligence picked up on this was beyond her paygrade quite literally but she lead the Raid, and it was this raid that is on the forefront of her mind…

Within The White Rift System, 4 Months and 26 Days before the Fremas Rebellion.

Sarah and a Small platoon of 36 soldiers quietly entered a former Military Armory used by the United Federation of Earth or UFE for short back in the old days, Imperial Records from that time was spotty, But the platoon she's with isn't her Wrecker Platoon or indeed mainstay elements of the 145th, These men and women are part of the Marine Raiders programme, and Sarah has brought the concept around after reading ancient Age of Federation texts mentioning the History of the Marine Raiders, Sarah introduced the Concept among the Imperial Marine Corps.

"Ma'am, the insurgents are ahead." Sarah was snapped out of her train of thoughts as one of her Marines reported to her and she nodded, Silently sliding her blade out of her scabbard she prepared herself mentally for the skirmish as she heard the voices of her Rebellious subjects, Sarah slid into cover next Lieutenant John T Myers the leader of Alpha Platoon.

"We're ready to kick some ass, your Highness." He said as he grabbed a Cigarette out from a pack he brought with him, Sarah got out her lighter much to his surprise and lit the Cigarette that was in his mouth.

"Good, let's cause a fuss." Sarah said as she thumbed the power switch on her warblade, The Marines opened fire, The first insurgent to die was right in the path of Sarah whose blade sliced him in half as she grabbed his old AK-47 and used it to great effect on the enemy.

"Come on men!" She shouted and as the skies darkened outside due to Imperial Navy Troop ships landing and depositing the men and women of the Terran 1st corps into battle, Allowing the Marine Raiders to be reinforced as the battle dragged on Sarah entered the Command Center with her Sword out now and her Pistol in her left hand, A gunshot rang out causing Sarah to take cover as the Terrorist leader Winston Red shouted to the Solar Princess.

"So, Irene sent her granddaughter to die against me huh? Well… I welcome the oppertunity to kill a Demi-goddess, Especially since you're an arrogant little bitch." He shouted as Sarah stepped out aiming her pistol and firing as she ran, her own voice followed not long after.

"Maybe, But Terrorists like you will fall before the might of the Imperial Armed Forces, For you guys use dishonorable and treasonous tactics, Death and imprisonment are your fates!" She roared as the two clashed, Her bodyguards dueling with the Terrorist Leaders' bladesmen and women.

"Grrrr! Pathethic Royal." He said as he brought up his Revolver only for Sarah to drop her blade and grabbed his Arm and her fist flew, Smashing into his arm, the shattering of bone and the scream that followed could be heard over the din of battle, all eyes were in their general direction as the Insurgent leader fell to his knees, Sarah picked up the Revolver and cocked the hammer back.

"Say goodbye, bitch." She said as she pulled the trigger, sending blood and brain out of his head as she lowered the still smoking firearm, the Clatter of weapons followed as she looked around the Insurgents surrendering to Terran Forces as she stood there and wondered How long they were fighting insurgents. Something sounded into her head.

"Sarah, Lady Sarah?"

Meanwhile in the Present.

Lady Sarah!" Sarah gasped as she looked at a Crewmember who was looking at her concerned.

"I'm fine, Just…. Thinking back to this Revolver." Sarah said as she showed him the gun and the Human Ensign nodded before speaking.

"My dad loves Antique firearms. In-fact, After this diplomatic mission, He has coords for another United Federation of Earth Weapons Cache." The Ensign said catching Sarah's interest as she spoken to a bit more with him, Sarah walked onto her Dropship and took off, Diplomacy will never be the same after this nor will her experiance…

Hey guys! So…. Yes It's getting closer to the big reveal, And it seems like the Batarians are pretty screwed, The Empire is taking Verush though fighting there will rage on until the War is over, Yes the Empire is also conquering the Batarians mostly due to The Empires' anti-slavery stance and as such Imperial Forces are more or less inclined to liberate slaves regardless of who you are.

Now if you'll excuse me I need to write a draft for a friend of mine so I can get some Commissions going.

See y'all later! - JackSmith