Okay, the treaties with the Grineer, Corpus, and Sentients have been finalized and signed, the Technocyte plague has been neutered to the point the Mycona can harvest it with impunity, and the colonies can rest easy, so now back to my hub!

...Wait, why is Tylos getting antsy about these alerts I didn't notice because I didn't have my Commander until recently?

…...WHAT THE FUCK!?

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I stared out, somewhat confused, at the enormous gravitic anomalies that had recently appeared in my hub system. Said anomalies were also very luminous, and currently emitting an incredible amount of heat...

Okay, no beating around the bush - these were stars. Stars that, until a few days ago, hadn't existed.

Apparently, my efforts to create new planets had worked way too well. Go figure.

On the plus side, it gave me a few new solar systems to work with, without needing to set up FTL systems to reach the 'natural' ones (Celm had made this universe for my usage, and left the area around this system pretty much barren to provide me space to build). So, there's that.

…..Welp, might as well make on into a nature preserve to dump all the extra wildlife I got from the Orb Vallis on. Also, it was really funny seeing Kubrowdons and Stovers running into their new home to escape my kids. Better save those pictures for later.

Now then, onto the next phase in consolidating my position: working out an alliance with Vivienne. Not too hard, right?

I mean, it's not like she's going to demand I submit to her, or something else that was equally silly, would she?

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"...You're seriously offering to marry me?"

Viv groaned as I finished the question. "No. Some of my more 'old fashioned' supporters suggested the offer. Most of them come from societies where marriage is merely seen as a political tool."

"Why, exactly, did they suggest that in the first place?"

"In order of importance from greatest to least: To cement our powers as allies, to ensure that other, less savory individuals cannot make the offer, as an apology for my rude behavior to you..."

Then she started blushing. "And also because they think a. 'You need to get laid', and b...they think we're a cute couple."

The minute she finished her reasoning, I joined her in blushing. "But...but...I don't like you that way."

"That was one of my reasoning for that. Also, as I am not the firstborn child of my family, I am not expected to be married off for political gain."

"HOw many sibling do you have?"

"I'm the middle child of thirteen, so twelve, split evenly across both gender."

…..How many kids can progenitors have before the go sterile?!

"If what my mom told me is correct, she can't actually become sterile. She just willingly goes into a phase where she doesn't have children for some time."

Oh.

"Yeah, oh. I'm going to stay off having kids for a while - I don't want anymore than Cass and her adoptive siblings."

Are you copying me?

"NO!"

Ok, ok, I'm sorry. So, are there other things we need to discuss?

"First off, more joint training exercises when?"

You're call there.

"...Hope about these?"

Looking over the newly sent times, I nodded. "This could work."

"Good. So, what next?"

"Any technology you want to share with me? And what would you like in return?"

"Hmm, what can you give me?"

"I've got some Vex technology from the Vault of Glass, a few dozen Imperial Titan designs, some info on the AGE system, and some stuff from the Precursors from Halo."

I bet you have a precursor or two lying around your hub as well.

"I have a whole city of them."

...wait, what?

"Yeah, apparently they thought the ones who turned into the Flood were jackasses and decided to jump ship while possible. Now thye just laze around, fix machinery, and eat snacks."

Okay..."What do you want from me?"

"Name something you want, and I'll give you a price."

"...Titan equipment?"

"Free of charge - Elling wants to make sure he can resupply easily."

"Vex slap weaponry?"

"Information on the Orokin void."

"AGE system info?"

"Archwing data."

"...I think that's all for now. I need to think more on what I want."

"Fine with me. So, what now?"

"...I don't know, take a few days to relax?"

"Maybe find a nice beach to slowly tan brown on?"

I think I went as red as a tomato at that statement. "Please don't wear anything too revealing."

Viv merely smirked at me. "Oh, so you see something you want to tap, don't you?"

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, and I bet you have the same line of thoughts when you see me in a pair of swimtrunks." Heaven knows I'm too sensitive about my appearance to wear a speedo.

"...Touché."

Well, I guess I know why some of her supporters thought that I would be amenable to a marriage alliance.

Suddenly, a new alert popped up on my commander, examining it, I found that it was addressed from Celm:

'Sending special protocol to your commander. Activate once received.'

Confused, but knowing Celm had a reason for this, I did just that.

A moment later, a needle injected into my neck, and then I felt numb.

"Genetic Alteration initiated."

Wait, what does that me-

"Alteration Completed."

Before I could even begin to question what had happened, a new alert popped up, once again from Celm. 'Sending you more Commander data - all stuff that I made in the time after the war. It can only be accessed by those possessing progenitor DNA, hence the gene modification.'

So now I am part Progenitor? I wonder if I can turn into some crazy monster like Viv.

"Well, you'll only now if you try."

I know that, Ms. Sexy ROB.

"Wha-!"

You make it too easy. Also, how do you change into the crazy monster form you have?

"Just think about it."

Really Well here it goes...why does my back feel funny?

...Did I just grow pterosaur wings?

...Oh, look, now I have tentacles.

...I now have four eyes, and my teeth are all pointy.

….I think I am an alien dragon, now.

"Make that an attractive one."

Turning toward Viv, my planned retort was cut off when I noticed how she seemed to be eyeing my new form...wit ha very hungry look on her face.

I suddenly felt very nervous... and annoyed. Involuntarily, I hissed at her, which snapped her out of her (presumably) lustful thoughts and caused her to back up a bit.

….This is going to be a while, isn't it?

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