The news about Planeptune declaring war on the Batarians spread like a wildfire and the Extranet was full of discussions about it. The people also were quite divided. One the one side where does that said the Batarians had it coming and that they finally would be punished for there crimes. But there where also does who claimed that the CPUs acted way to extreme and irrational. The biggest divide was actually Under the Asari. Most Maidens where of the first opinion while the Matriarchs mostly where of the second. The lourdes of thos was Matriarch Benezia who stated that the Humans trample upon years of Tradition and that the Council needs to find a way to stop them. Funny enough the Turians where pretty much all on the side of the CPU despite the rather bad Relationship with them. Hatred for the Batarians was pretty wide spread Under Turians. Even the Council was divided with Spartacus actually wanting to join Planeptune on the Invasion while Tevos still was for helping the Batarians. This left Valern as the buffer between the two a quite unusual role which he REALLY did not like because he was by no means good ad it. Luckily the Public never got Wind of those divide in the Council.
The CPUs too where of...mixed Opinion.
"Are you really sure it was good to outright declare War? I understand you are angry, i am too some of the captured people where Lastation Citizens after all, but...War?" Noire looked uncertain at Neptune. She realy REALY could understand Neptunes feelings. If it was her Colonie Attacked and Uni was the one getting Captured she probably would, in her anger, react the same. And that was it that worried Noire. That Neptune only acted out of anger. But the normal random, bubbly CPU just smiled at her.
"Don't worry. I admit i don't necessarily WANT war, way too massy and bloody for my taste, buuuut in this case it's kind necessary." Blanc looked up from her Book.
"It's not necessary that you declare War that we have a problem with. Let's be honest here we all would have acted the same...the problem is that you do it alone. Without our help. Most of your colonies will be unprotected and do you even have enough Ships?" But Neptune continued to smile.
"Hehehe...i prepared...somthing. I have a proposal to make" She lifted her Arm and to everyone's surprise a Purple Omni Tool appears.
"Neat huh? Hehe we were able to reverse Engineer it her some for you." She gave everyone a Omni Tool. Each in the Colour of their Nations. The moment they activate it a Message appears and they began to read. And there Eyes widened.
"...So THAT is why you look so exhausted. You were actually doing something useful for once" Neptune begann to pout.
"Nepu. You sound like its SO abnormal that i actually do some work. I work in more subtle ways you know. But whatever yep. That's why i barely get any sleep this last few Weeks." The 3 CPUs looked at each other...and nodded.
"Weary well we agree. From this day on the 4 Nations are no more...from this day on we 4 Shall be known as the Alliance of Gamindustri...my dear god this feels anti climatiques" vert smiled a little awkward and all the other lathed too.
"Tze is not like we have enough time to really do more at the moment. SO now that we are one big Alliance i assume we should discuss this war and how to punish those 4 Eyes bastards for kidnapping OUR People" They way Blanc said Our People made Neptune smile. She honestly didn't think the 3 were so willing to agree to hear idea. The Alliance of Gamindustri basically states that the 4 Nations would fuse together as ONE single Unit. While the 4 CPUs still would work independently they now were more like the Council, Always working together and Humanity being United Under them. They no longer where the Goddesses of just one Nation. But truly the gods of Humanity...at the moment.
"No Blanny as much as i want to do that first...we need to talk about the freed Slaves who wish to stay" Everyone agreed.
Noire was the first to ask a Question. "What exactly do we have? What Races are involved?" Neptune used her Omni Tool to get a List and send them to the other 3.
Virt was quick to comment"Let us sea...mostly Asari. It is no big surprise. Asari Maidens often travel through the cosmos so it's easy to just grab them. I also noticed that many of the new Alien Guild Agents are Indeed Asaris. I assume the Guild is quite perfect for them." Everyone agreed and they continued to discuss where to place the Slaves. The discussion were quite long and everyone realized something...working together as ONE Nation was MUCH more difficult than being independent. After that they also started discussing the War Efforts.
"I suggest we lead the Attack with our Personam Flag Ships. They do have the most Fire Power and of course the Gear Carrier needs to be there too." Explained Noire while she looked at a List with all of their Fleets.
"Indeed. What about your Black Gears Noire? Are the SPace Fighting Units operational?" Noire choke her Head at Verts Question.
"Sadly no. We only have a Prototype. But i still can send out more than enough Black Gear REX and RAY models for the Ground Fights."
"Hehehe and Uzume already prepares the Spiral Dream. She already looks forward to test out the main Canon. OH. Canon. Blanc what about Magical Fire Power?" A Giant, kinda diabolique Smirk appeared on Blancs Face.
"Hehe this shitheads will not know what hits them. Our new Schok Frost Rockets will give their Shapes massive problems." A tear went down everyone's Head. Sometimes Blanc really was too eager to test her new Magical Toys. Probably because Magical Weaponry was the only thing where Lowe's was Superior, Militaristically speaking. There Strategic talks went on for a few hours. When they were finished the news about the Alliance was made public and the Fleets startet to prepare.
In Nepgear's private chambers at the Gear Carrier was the Candidate just about to do some work on a new Project. Her Private Room was actually a gigantic Workshop with just a small living Space in the corner. While she worked, Linda was just watching her. The green haired Girl did not went from her side.
"...what are you doing?" Asked the Girl suddenly. Linda's Voice was quite, barely above a Whisper. Apparently the Batarians did more than just raping her, they broke her completely. Leaving Nothing left of the original Linda.
"I'm working on a new Weapon for my personal Nepgeardam. I will NOT stand by while the others fight the Batarians" Linda raised an Eyebrow.
"...you mean that Strange Robot with the Square head and Strange Eyes?" Nepgear immediately blushed.
"N-NO NOT THAT ONE. Goodness please dont remember me of that Face. Ugh...i am talking about a real Geardam. Hehe most of the Staff call it the Legendary Nepgeardam because no one ever saw it being used. There are some Strange rumours about it, like the Entire Ship is in reality the Garden...oh how i wish that was true." Linda just looked at her new...Friend?...Where they Friends?...whatever she looked at Nepgear strangely.
"So...i guess i don't have to worry that suddenly the Toilets move while i take a Shit?" Okay...there was still SOME PARTS of Linda left as it seems.
"That's actually one of the reason i was forbidden of doing it. My Plan that the Toilets move in a 90 Degree Angle was not quite as workable as i hoped...ahm can you give me that Screwdriver over there?" Linda turned around and took the Tool to gave in Nepgear.
"Thanks"
"Soooo...where is your Freedom? i don't see anything." Nepgear just grinned and prest a Button on the Wall. Suddenly a huge Portion of the Wall opened and a Big, Pink, white streaked Head came into view. It was huge, tovering at 7 Meters. 4 Metal Tubes with Glowing Wings on its Back. But Linda could also sea thrusters besides the Wings.
"Hehe thats my personam Baby. It has a tons of hidden Weapons, MALTESE Vehicle Modes and if i am finished with this will even have a brand new Ion Cannon UUUUU" Nepgear screeched in pure bliss and continued Working. Linda just...stayed there and helped. She did honestly not really know why she stuck around. She hated CPUs, Nothing really has changed about that but...
"(maybe...maybe she is alright. better than those two black bitches anytime)"
"...Say Linda...why do you hate CPUs so much?" The former (?) Criminal looked surprised at Nepgear.
"...Why? the better question is how couldn't i? Most of you CPUs only care for you LOYAL Subjects. But us Humans who want to live without having to worship someone? You don't give a shit about us."
"...You...came from one of the independent Villages?" Linda just gave a short nod.
"...Our Village was built on a Land where the GLORIOUS Black heart wanted to build a Fucking new factory. At first she came to negotiate. She offered to even help relocate us if we sell the Field to her but we refused...a few Days later we were attacked by Monsters and she REFUSED to help. Shortly after that while the survivors where collecting Medicine for the Wounded she destroyed what was left of the Village...she refused to help us and destroyed our Home...tell me...how could i not hate her for that?" Tears fall down Lindas Face while the Memories resurface. She saw Monsters slaughtering her Family and later looked horrified as her Home was destroyed by Bulldozers, all bearing the Symbol of Lastation.
"...back than i still was just a normal Girl. I could do Nothing...but i wanted Justice so...i decided to blow up the Factory...no idea what happened exactly. I just know i was caught in a Explosion and the newt thing i knew is that my Skin turned grau and my Hair Green." Nepgear was silent and...frowned.
"That...doesn't really sound like Noire..."
"Well it's the bloody throat. from there i did what i had to do to survive and hay when i got a job for ASIC? I freaking took it...and for some Reason i did not age a Day since that Explosion. No idea why...ey im...im sleepy i..i take a short nep" Linda just stood up and went to the Couch to sleep. Nepgear there while was deep in thoughts."
"(This does not sound like Noire at all...Goodness i Wonder what happened there...i better do some research but first...THIS must be finished)"
A few Hours later near the Batarian Borders. The Joint Alliance Fleet was preparing for there Attack on Batarian Space. The CPUs decided that the SEGARA would lead the Attack and that there other Capital Ships would flank her. The Gear Carrier was surrounded by its Guardian Fleet. But also present was the Spiral Dream a White Dreadnaught with Orange Spiral Lines. Leader of this joint Fleet was Admiral Steven Hackett from Planeptune. He was dressed in the nearly designed Blue Uniform with Golden Details that all High Ranked Commanders of the Alliance where now wearing. He was standing at the Bridge of the SEGARA while the AI was sitting on a raised Platform on a Command Share.
"Segara connect me with all Ships"
"Yes Admiral...connection established"
"...Too all Ships hear is Admiral Hackett. As you all know the Batarians DARED attacking two of our Colonies. They killed Family, Friends...Children. All to satesfie there Sick Desires and for their own Pleasure. They even DARED to take Lady Nepgear as a Slave. We will NOT stand for this. Today we will show the Batarians, no all of the Galaxy what happens if you hurt our loved ones. Our Friends, our Comrades and our Families. Always remembered we may be from different Nations but we now stand united against a common Enemy. Our strength comes from our Unity and years of builder trust. Together we'll make this Galaxie a better place. We will fight for the Honor of ALL Humans that died during The Blitz. FOR GAMINDUSTRIE. FOR THE ALLIANCE AND FOR THE GODDESSES" He ended his Speech and everyone started Clapping.
"We will start the Invasion at your command" Hacket nodded and gave the Order.
"...Engage" With that all Ships moved forward deep into Batarian Space. The War had officially began.
