A Vortian scientist smoothed out the blue-prints in front of the three black robed judges.

"We've already began to populate the planet with various flora and fauna from across the universe," the scientist bragged. "Everything is just as you ordered: one continent, four regions, nanobots in the liquid and atmosphere, one lake in the center. How much did you say you would pay us?"

"23 hundred billion monies," answered the judge on the left, "if you do the job well. Is everything deadly?"

"Of course! Some of the guys even put a couple of our experiments down there," the Vortian answered cheerfully at the prospect of money.

"The planet Doom must be ready by February 5th," the judge on the right said.

"Huh?"

"My colleague means Galactilies," the front judge quickly reiterated.

"That soon, eh? I'll just tell the others," the Vortian quickly skittered away.

As soon as he was gone, the judge that first spoke scolded the third. "Fool! You know none of them know what February is!"

The third hissed, "I can forget, can't I?"

"Enough, you two!" the second reprimanded them both.

The Vortian returned. "Ah, yes. Where was I?"

"The experiments on the planet," clarified the first judge.

"Oh, yeah. So anyway…"

This is a reminder to all interested in entering Battle Royal. All entry forms are due February the fifth. This story is where I'll put all announcements like who's battling who and stuff like that so alert yourself to this. Anything Battle Royal related will be found in the Battle Royal community. Hope to see plenty of OC's soon!