Hey Guys sorry about the wait I was taking a bit of a rest to get my ideas in order for this chapter, but it's here now chapter 5, the citadels response and Humanities first actual meeting with the citadel council

Rise of the commonwealth

Chapter 5

Widow system: Serpent nebula

Star date: 1st July 2157 (Council Standard Time)

Citadel: council chambers

Tevos looked at the report delivered by Matriach Luithia as she stood stiffly in front of the council, the humans demands were understandably unexpected as was their threat and unsurprisingly Sparatus was the first to complain about what was in the report.

"FILTHY LITTLE PRIMITIVES they think they can just waltz on to the galactic stage, kill good Turians in cold blood then threaten to destroy our seat of government unless we weaken our military and declare WAR on the Batarians on top of reparations, they have some nerve!"

Tevos looked at her colleague and although she didn't like it, she had to agree with him. What these humans were demanding was nothing short of the insurance that the Turian Hierarchy would lose its place as the largest military in the galaxy which would probably mean that the humans had the advantage over the council in any future wars, Tevos didn't like it one bit but if they didn't give into the humans demands they would lose the citadel "or would we, what if it some bluff" Tevos thought about it momentarily, a unknown species with unknown numbers and capabilities meant that it could be a bluff, or it could be true, she looked at councilor Irelith.

"What do you think about this Irelith?"

"It's preposterous such a weapon cannot be produced without a unbelievable amount of eezo an amount which could power a whole fleet (A/N Don't forget biotics can create miniature singularities) they would put that much eezo into one weapon"

"If the reports of the battle are to be believed then they don't use eezo" replied Tevos calmly

"Bah all lies, eezo is the basis of all modern technology in the galaxy no one could beat us without it" said Sparatus, Tevos looked at her bond mate and prayed he was right.

"In which case what do we say to their demands"

"Tell them that we demand their assimilation into the citadel and their adherence to citadel laws or the Citadel fleet will make them" Sparatus had calmed down remarkably but there was still an edge to his voice, a sliver of cold sharp steel, Tevos while ever the diplomat couldn't help but agree with him.

"So shall we send our demands to them and tell them to come to the citadel to swear allegiance"

"Yes" they all said in unison after a moments deliberation, Tevos looked at Matriach Luithia,

"Will you deliver our terms to these Humans?"

"Yes Councilor, at once"

"This meeting is adjourned"

Commonwealth space: Arcturus system

Star date: 3rd July 2196 (commonwealth standard time)

Arcturus Station

Prime Minister Hannah Shepard had a look on her face that if it could have killed would have tortured him over 5 days then disemboweled him from neck to groin.

"I'm sorry Steven it just sounded like the council told us to join the citadel or they will make us" Fleet Admiral Steven Hackett looked at his boss with a neutral expression on his face.

"Yes Ma'm that is exactly what I'm telling you clearly the council doesn't take our threat seriously" Hackett had an idea flash through his mind "Perhaps it is time for a demonstration" Shepard perked up at his suggestion a sly smile on her pale face.

"Go on"

"There is a Batarian pirate base on Torfan in the Attican Traverse (A/N If I got that wrong please don't kill me) I say I take the Fleet of Terra and smash their defenses then deploy a singularity bomb on the planet" Shepard looked slightly concerned.

"What about innocents?"

"None, no civilians would live with pirates, and there are no slaves there. They use the base as a base of operations not as an auction site."

"Very well you have authorization to take the fleet of terra and battle group terror and destroy the moon of Torfan, record what happens the send it to me, I will be making my way to the citadel to discuss this issue with them" Hackett nodded absentmindedly as he cut the connection and opened a link to the Terran fleet command "this is Fleet admiral Hackett ready the fleet we are giving the council a demonstration of our power".

Council Space: Attican Traverse

Star Date: 5th July 2157 (council standard time)

BHS: Rise of the Hegemony

Captain Sruluk looked at his console he was waiting for attack orders from General Balak who was on the Planet at the moment they were waiting to begin the attack on a newly discovered species, "Ha those primitives will beg for mercy at the power of the Hegemony", how wrong he would realize he was.

"Sir unusual anomalies detected to the right of the fleet"

"Bring us around and tell the fleet to do the same, looks like the blue suns finally want their planet back" the pirate group had managed somehow to successfully capture Torfan off the Blue Suns and they were waiting for their retaliatory attack, his fleet of 190 ships a mix of disused Turian ships and Batarian Hegemony ships would be more than able to handle any task force sent at it by the blue suns.

2,500 ships ranging from cruiser size to a ship measuring 5km long behemoth emerged from the anomalies and took position around his tiny fleet, Sruluk looked at the fleet his blood ice cold in his veins and said "shit" before the fleet fired and all he saw afterwards was black.

Council space: Attican Traverse

Star date: 5th July 2196(commonwealth standard time)

CWS: Human Hope

Fleet Admiral Hackett smiled at the sight of the enemy fleets destruction, he had asked Rear Admiral Jessica Shepard if he could use her ship, he could have ordered her but he respected her and so merely asked her, she said yes so long as she was the XO he had laughed and replied "Where else was I going to have you" now she stood by his side as he watched the enemy fleet burn the opening volley was all it took to smash the enemy fleet he looked at the weapons officer "You know the procedure ensign"

"Aye aye sir" the ensign punched in few commands on his consol then asked for command authorization, this required him and the XO to place their thumbs on the scanners on either side of the 'Big red button' and then enter a 6 digit code simultaneously then when the cover was lifted off the button they could launch the missile. They placed their thumbs on the scanners the scanners working their magic then the key pad lit up and they punched in the 6 digit code then the cover popped up revealing the button beneath Hackett looked around at the bridge everyone was looking at him their expressions were neutral and conveyed what they were all thinking, "let's get this over with, and teach the council never underestimate humanity".

Hackett exhaled a breath he didn't even realize he was holding and pressed the button.

Out in space a hatch opened and a missile rocketed out of the bay it then raced towards the planet as it entered atmosphere it started to build up energy then it used that energy to create a single point with infinite mass which with immense gravitational forces, these forces then began to rip the planet apart as chunks of land were ripped into the air this lasted for a full minute the planet being torn asunder while the Human fleet had retreated out of the eventual explosion radius and then like star being born there was a flash and then the shockwave shattered the weakened planet scorching the land and evaporating water and like that the planet Torfan was no more.

"Send the recording to the prime ministers ship this will show the council we are not bluffing".

Widow system: Serpent Nebula

Star date: 5th July 2196 (Commonwealth standard time)

CWS: Royal Escort

Prime Minister Hannah Shepard looked at the video recording sent by her friend, boyfriend to be precise, and smiled at the thought of the look on the councils face. Hannah looked up as her aide an AI in a mechanical body walked into the room.

"Prime minister we have received docking clearance from the citadel"

"Good bring us in" the ship moved forward navigating towards the docking bay on the presidium. When they eventually got off the ship there was already an honor guard of specters waiting for them, two Asari, two Salarians, and two Turians, one of the Turians stepped forward "greetings Prime minister we have been waiting for you please follow us"

"Of course but please wait for my body guards" as if on cue four heavy sets of footsteps were heard before four ENDERS exited the ship looking extremely intimidating in their jet black MKXIV powered assault armor, their eye slots glowing a deep crimson read and their energy weapons slung over their shoulders.

The specters looked between themselves clearly shocked and slightly worried, but they rallied quickly.

"They cannot I'm afraid they look like they are ready to start a fight, they must relinquish their weapons"

"They will not relinquish their weapons, so that you can study them, we will keep them" the specter narrowed his eyes and then made a decision.

"They can keep them but we will be increasing the security detail"

"Very well shall we" it took them a total of 20 minutes to get to the citadel council most of which were in very slow elevators

Hannah stepped before the council and noticed the Turian hadn't been lying, there were innumerable C-sec operatives and the odd specter dotted around the chamber watching the procession closely, Hannah directed her attention to council as they introduced themselves.

"Greetings human I am councilor Tevos, of the-"

"Asari republics, Irelith of the Salarian Union, and Sparatus yada yada yada, let's just cut the crap and get to the reason why we are here" she noticed the council bristle slightly and she allowed herself a small smile.

"Very well, we are here because of the conditions of the truce and the threat you made us."

"I'm sorry was it to complicated I'll use smaller words" she cleared her throat "Me want money, me want weaker Turians and me Turian aid when we fight bad guys who take slaves" she said all this in a child like tone her body guards chuckled slightly and the council looked at her with faces like thunder "and the threat still stands" she brought up the recording made by Hackett and showed it to the council when it stopped Sparatus exploded.

"YOU THINK YOU CAN WALTZ IN HERE DESTROY A PLANET, DEMAND UNREASONABLE THINGS AND THREATEN TO DESTROY A CENTURIES OLD PIECE OF HISTORY AND OUR CENTRE OF GOVERNMENT UNLESS WE GIVE IN I should have you all EXECUTED!"

"Now now councilor temper we wouldn't want to see this station go boom would we"

"I would" said one of her body guards

"Marcus dear, shut up"

"Sorry mum"

"I apologize councilors; my son has always been a fan of big explosions, but this is where you stand and where we stand, we have technology that means we don't need mass relays, we have technology which can destroy mass relays, we can destroy planets and this station. We can isolate you in your systems and pick you off one by one and we can do it all before you have even got your fingers out your collective arses and attacked, so tell me how do you feel about meeting our demands now" the chamber was silent then Tevos said in an almost strangled voice

"We accept your terms"

"Thank you councilors but make no mistake this will not be a one sided arrangement between us" the councilors looked up interested "from what we understand our ability for genetic manipulation far exceeds yours on many levels and we have many civilian sector technologies which could be useful for your populace so as a further incentive for a mutually beneficial arrangement between our two governments i propose a series of trade agreements that will give you access to certain civilian and medical technologies we own and in return you give us schematics for omni-tools and other devices technologies minus military ones which can benefit our nation"councilor Irelith and Tevos looked slightly surprised while Sparatus had a look of contempt on his face and he opened his mouth to rebuke but Tevos opened hers first.

"This is most welcome news but the sudden change of tactics is jarring you've just told us in no uncertain terms that you are willing to bring the citadel races to our knees through force and now you are proposing trade agreements it is just ummm... wierd."

"You will soon learn we humans are very hypocritical, we preach and seek peace but if pushed to war you will see no better warriors fighting you, good day councilors" but Sparatus wasn't done

"LISTEN HERE you filthy primitive scum you will-" he got no further, in a Marcus whirled round in outrage and lost his cool

"LISTEN HERE you have no idea what you are dealing with here we are the best damn warriors in the galaxy, you will not scare or bully us to meet your terms and anyone who tries will feel the boot of humanity up their arse before they can even squawk for mercy so don't try to threaten us because there is nothing you could do which we haven't already been through, and if you so much as look at my mother funny again i will break your face on my fist." and with that Marcus left leaving a shocked council in his wake

Codex entry: Human ground forces

Militia: the militia is a planetary defense force, it is a volunteer force whose sole objective is the defense of the planet they are based on, their uniform is a more advanced version of the battle dress seen in the late 20th early 21st century and they are armed with outdated but still effective clip based gauss weaponry.

Marines/Soldiers: these are the main infantry of the navy and army respectively, their uniform is a neck to ankle BDU made of reinforced carbon nano fibers with a thin layer of a titanium-steel alloy in it which is thicker over vital areas, their helmets have an opaque visor over their faces that is made of a reinforced see through plastic, it is equipped with a HUD showing shield strength, armor integrity, power supply and a link to the real time battle net which provides up to date information from all over the battle field.

ENDERS: Humanities super soldiers, genetically and cyberneticaly altered to be the perfect killing machines they are outfitted with the MKXIV powered assault armor it is a two inch thick layer of Adamantium-titanium alloy, with built in life support, HUD, and HDS (Hostile detection system) which uses a combination of Thermal, sonar and low level x-rays to detect any form of hostile.

HELLOOOO guys I'm sorry this took so long but I was dealing with something and taking a small break, but it's done now, after this there will be a small time line leading up to the Batarian-council war and you don't want to miss it. Pleas R&R thank you and goodnight/day.

Also i would like to address a few things.

1. Blue suns were founded by humans in the CANON mass effect this is an AU so they here they were founded by the Turians

2. Planet killer bombs may seem over the top but i have one rule in warfare "if the enemy has a fair chance of winning, you're not fighting the war correctly"