Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Chapter 154

Galaxy Convoy surveyed the Sky Dome Theater, which had been filled nearly to the bursting point with Humans and Transformers. As it was, several were standing in the isles, many of them reporters with cameras, waiting for his speech.

Next to him, Tsunami fidgeted. She had accepted his request, and was now sitting beside him at the table. Chairman Dreadlock finished his State of the Alliance speech, receiving a thunderous applause, and announced Galaxy Convoy as the next speaker. Tsunami gave him a reassuring pat on his forearm as he stood and took his place behind the podium.

"I'm not used to this sort of thing," he said nervously. "I can lead an army, but when it comes to public speaking, I avoid it like a hypochondriac evades illness." A few chuckles echoed through the room, and Galaxy Convoy relaxed slightly.

"I am not going to lie to you and say that there are no problems in the galaxy. As many of you know, the Destron Army has resumed hostilities, and because we are unable to gain entrance to or destroy Fire Space, we cannot prevent them from operating. We have been successful with repelling their attacks, in part because of the grateful support of veterans and several new recruits, as well as allies who have decided to come out of hiding. We also have the great support of the combined efforts of Human and Transformer technicians who have been working to combine the technology of both races, and we are especially grateful to people like Thunderwing Squadron, who have tested and improved the technology.

"That is not to say that we are going to become lax. The Destron Army is still a threat, and will forever remain a threat until they no longer have power. Their threat to us all has increased since the appearance of Nemesis Convoy, who does not seem to show the restraint that previous leaders had. That is, in part, why the celebration tonight is under such tight security. I know that some of you – if not, most of you – were put at a severe disadvantage because of the security. For that, I hope you will accept my apologies and understand the necessity.

"Most of the complaints I received were from another group I would like to talk about tonight: Human Liberation." Galaxy Convoy paused, noticing some Human reporters shifting uneasily before continuing, "I know that some of you support them. I do not blame you, but I will warn you about this. Several years ago, a group similar to Human Liberation began trying to reform the Seibertronian government. No one knew exactly who their leader was. While their actions were public, their organization was private. Several joined, believing these 'Reformers' would bring about a new 'Golden Age' on Seibertron, abolishing the diversity that most others enjoyed. It wasn't until the Red Rust Plague nearly destroyed our race and devastated our world that we learned all too late that these 'Reformers' really were the most evil force in the galaxy.

"That was when the Great War started. Those so-called-'Reformers' were known as the Destron Army.

"I don't mean to say that Human Liberation is no better than the Destrons, but the two organizations are very, very close to being exactly the same. I know because I saw the Great War begin. I was the Soushireikan at the time. I don't want to see the Human race make the same mistake that I and my people made here on this very world years ago.

"Some of Human Liberation's objectives have merit and reason. The Human race does have a lesser influence in the Alliance, but it is not because of Transformer superiority. It is simply because the Transformer race has been around longer, and has a larger galactic population. The Alliance was modeled after Earth governments where the greater population had more representatives so that the larger population could have more of their diverse opinions represented. Given enough time – measured in generations, not years – I would not be surprised that there would eventually be more Humans than Transformers on the Alliance Council. In fact, I hope it will be so, even though I know I will never live to see it happen."

Several stood and clapped upon hearing that, most of them Humans. Galaxy Convoy didn't mind, and waited until they stopped.

"That doesn't mean we should just wait though. It will never happen unless we all work together to make it happen. Knowing the threat that the Destrons now pose, as well as the progress that Ambassador and Professor Franklin and their team have made on Energon Fusion Technology, as Soushireikan of the Cybertron Army, I publicly authorize the construction of the Terran Sector Defense Fleet to begin immediately!"

Surprise, shock, and then enthusiasm swept the crowd as they stood and cheered. Galaxy Convoy glanced over his shoulder at Dreadlock, who nodded his heartfelt approval. Smiling in relief, he turned back to the crowd and raised his hands to quiet the theater.

"Last, but not least, I am also pleased to state that the Titan known as Super Starscream will no longer be an enemy to the Alliance. Within the next week, he and I will meet and sign the Treaty of Balance, ending all hostilities towards each other.

"We still have some time before festivities begin. Are there any questions?"

Galaxy Convoy instantly regretted asking, as the first one to the microphone was a familiar blond. "Why should we be excited about a treaty with a known criminal?" Ella Dowilch asked.

"Super Starcream has changed, Ella Dowilch," Galaxy Convoy answered, ignoring her attempt to correct him. "While his past is not mine to reveal, most of the reason why he is how he is is because of how he was raised. When you are raised to believe that you are meant to be evil, you become a victim of your mentor. Could you blame the child for murder when that child has been brainwashed? Furthermore, Super Starscream and I will discuss how he will repay the Alliance for any damages he has caused in the past, including when he was a member of the Destron Army."

"And what about the Terran Sector Defence Fleet?" she asked. "How are they supposed to build ships when the prototype still refuses to function?"

"The necessary parts to Coby Rumble and Lori Simmons' ship, the Alliance, were installed this morning," Galaxy Convoy smiled. "The ship test fired its engines in the hanger this morning for 5 hours strait successfully. Thanks to the Thunderwing Squadron, the F-22-A/S Fighters have been declared operational. The new F-22's can now begin mass production, and while the final problems are fixed on the Alliance, Earth can begin constructing the hulls to more Alliance-class ships. Next in line, please."

Several applauded as a rather put out Ella Dowilch reluctantly surrendered the microphone to the next reporter, who asked for details on the Treaty of Balance.

In an empty house that she had broken into on the other side of the planet, Chromia sneered at the video feed, "Look at them, cheering like trained puppies."

Beside her, Nemesis Convoy cruelly grinned, "Let them cheer."