The Hapan Royal Navy burst from hyperspace. Charlotte having called the full force of the Hapes Consortium and whatever dregs managed to survive Commenor. Her people spanned across 63 inhabited systems. The Hapan Royal Navy a thing of legend. Xerxes and his Republic would burn for what he’d done. Charlotte checked her chrono. The request to Weylin had gone out the moment Commenor was attacked. He should be here by now. She was dressed to kill. Her naval uniform perfectly white. Her saber hidden in her sleeve. The Darkside threatening to rage through her.
Charlotte wanted desperately to give in. To let the Force, rip forth. She was so tired of hiding, so tired of the games. The Empire she served seemed to no longer exist. Draugr was gone. Her link to a true state of command. Celeste was the closest thing she had to connection within the Empire and that slim at best. Who was giving the orders? Who should she report to? Did it even really matter? Her kingdom had been attacked. She would respond. Perhaps this could still do some good, if the Free Worlds were at war with the Republic, they could hardly aid the ISC. Yes…she told herself that made sense…she was still a loyal solider.
The reality was much different. Her face felt hot. Her anger very real. She wanted the Republic to pay. She wanted Xerxes dead. That was why she had come to Byblos. The corporate world came into view. “Burn it down.” The Royal Navy moved into position and prepared to attack. A smile spread across the Queen Mother’s face. This would make her feel better. She could already tell.
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