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in the year 2147 ad according to the Earth calendar humans encountered the
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galactic Commonwealth however their arrival hardly caused a ripple in the vast
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expanse of the cosmos compared to the advanced civilizations within the Commonwealth humans seemed primitive
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evoking pity from some and indifference from others their struggles to expand
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and established colonies in their nearby space went largely unnoticed by most members of the Commonwealth who quickly
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turned their attention elsewhere yet amidst this General apathy some entities
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within the Commonwealth took a more analytical approach they observed the humans with detached curiosity studying
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them clandestinely in the hopes of drawing parallels and insights into the evolution of space fairing
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civilizations meanwhile Millennia prior to this encounter my species the Eleni
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had already taken notice of the budding Interstellar Society we watched with a sense of benevolent Pride as humans
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embarked on their inaugural Journeys into the cosmic unknown there was an immediate sense of kinship between our
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species and theirs humans bore a striking resemblance to us in appearance and Anatomy the primary discrepancy lay
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in the fact that we still possessed prehensile tales and maintained an arboreal lifestyle we regarded humans as
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distant relatives akin to cousins or younger siblings and harbored a vested interest in their progress thus we
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closely monitored their development cherishing the similarities and embracing the differences that bound our
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Fates together in the grand tapestry of the cosmos from a distance we observed
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as humans fearlessly propelled themselves into the Uncharted depths of space driven by an insatiable thirst for
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Discovery they face the inherent risks of space travel head-on undaunted by the
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potential loss of ships and lives their boundless Cur osity seemed to know no bounds with human scientists diligently
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documenting every facet of the cosmos from the tiniest alien microbes on remote planets to the Hazardous Stellar
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nurseries teeming with exotic particles human explorers embarked on daring
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Journeys selecting random stars as destinations simply to satisfy their
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curiosity meanwhile human Traders traversed established trade routes pedaling their unique goods and
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Curiosities to to any willing buyers we found ourselves captivated by this Intrepid species and after observing
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them for several years we decided to initiate official diplomatic channels and engage in the protocols of first
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Contact my father serving as the inaugural Ambassador played a pivotal
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role in fostering a relationship with our human counterparts within our government he emerged as their
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staunchest Advocate regaling me with countless Tales of their exploits and endeavors
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as a young one one memory etched deeply Within Me is the tale my father recounted a poignant narrative that
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lingered long after it was the story of a zenan ship carrying younglings on a
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school Excursion ens snared by a sudden Subspace Rift along their course I could
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feel the blend of Wonder and sorrow in my father's voice as he described the events that unfolded dozens of human
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vessels ranging from Scout ships to Cargo haulers pleasure crafts to science vessels and even Rogue pirate ships
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swiftly responded to the distress call my father recounted how he watched tears
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streaming down his face as the courageous human ships valiantly endeavored to rescue the stranded
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younglings despite the looming threat and the toll exacted on their own ships and lives the humans persisted their
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resolve unyielding ship after ship emerged from the depths of null space
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joining the frey in a Relentless bid to save the Zen and Lings eventually after
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a harrowing ordeal they succeeded in rescuing the 25 young xenons however
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this Triumph came at a steep price 12 human vessels were lost and dozens more
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were grievously damaged tragically over 800 human lives were sacrificed in the
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process the unwavering commitment of the humans to selflessly Aid others left an indelible impression evoking both
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admiration and awe the resilience of the Younglings from the alien species was
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remarkable undeterred by Peril they pressed on their resolve
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unshaken each time a ship succumbed to destruction or critical damage another swiftly took its place a testament to
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their unwavering Spirit it was truly an inspiring sight my father remarked after
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concluding the tale this incident along with numerous other instances of humans
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extending Aid to alien worlds and in times of Crisis ultimately swayed our
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government to lend assistance to their development while the Commonwealth Charter strictly prohibited the
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provision of advanced technology to primitive species our government found ways to circumvent these restrictions
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elani ships mysteriously vanished or fell victim to anomalies near human Republic space their wreckage
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conveniently recovered by human agents taking gratitude to another level the
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zenan dispatched a Health Courier ship clandestinely equipped with their most advanced technology and a comprehensive
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data repository of their knowledge and advancements over the following 20 Cycles fueled by the clandestine
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infusion of technology and knowledge the humans experienced a meteoric
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advancement despite scrutiny and investigations at the highest echelons of the Commonwealth no evidence surfaced
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implicating any member in purposefully uplifting the humans eventually the ISS
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issue was discreetly set aside by then the human Republic had burgeoned in size
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and influence making significant strides propelled by Newfound technology our two
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species in tandem with the zenin forged strong alliances tirelessly championing
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the inclusion of the human Republic within the Commonwealth yet our efforts were rebuffed with unwavering resistance
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firmly opposed by a majority of the members my saw father seed with indignation but the humans displayed
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remarkable resilience showing no sign of offense the human Ambassador unperturbed
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by the rejection quipped as long as they continue purchasing our Goods their opinion matters little to us it was only
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the elani and the zenan who extended genuine friendship towards us and their opinion held the utmost
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significance in 2172 ad the scenario unfolded once again as the insectoid
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Empire initiated another round of expansion encroaching upon Commonwealth territory this insectoid Collective
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operated as a hive mind comprised of trillions of one 5 m tall wasp analoges
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with only the Queens retaining the ability to fly with functional Wings periodically they'd embark on brief
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intense conflicts with the Commonwealth and other unaligned Interstellar species
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seizing territory as they expanded due to the unsuitability of the planets
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favored by the insectoids for terraforming most Commonwealth members opted for strategic withdrawal
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relinquishing these worlds to the insectoids to avoid widespread conflict
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diplomatic negotiations proved fule given the vast Chasm between the individualistic mindset of the
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Commonwealth and the hive-minded nature of the insectoids communication with them was
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limited to Just Two Words give or leave failure to comply LED inevit to combat
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with their numerous ships the insectoids posed a formidable Force the insectoids
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possessed staggering power particularly with their hive ships which dwarfed even
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our largest battleships the Commonwealth accustomed to the insectoids halting their expansion after claiming desired
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planets in previous waves was utterly unprepared when the insectoids breached
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our borders and surged Into the Heart of Commonwealth territory caught off guard
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the Commonwealth Fleet found itself out of position as 6,000 insectoid Cruisers
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descended Upon Us wreaking havoc with devastating efficiency they left destruction in
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their wake obliterating every ship they encountered meanwhile 60 of their
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colossal Hive ships Unleashed Devastation on a grand scale laying waste to entire worlds trapped behind
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our lines annihilating all life without Mercy in just two solar days the
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outlying Border sectors of common Commonwealth space lay Barren devoid of life and ships eight member species
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faced complete extermination with over 100 billion lives lost the Commonwealth
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Fleet decimated and haved in strength issued a desperate plea for reinforcements from the remaining
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members planetary navies including our own elani forces and those of other
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species rallied to reinforce the baguer main Fleet members of the Commonwealth
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contributed what they could hoping that efforts would suffice amidst the chaos
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the humans Having learned of the onslaught extended an olive branch in the form of an official government
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Subspace communication it contained a pre-signed treaty of Alliance and mutual defense
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and offered that the Commonwealth government haughtily disregarded even the assigned ambassador
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to the humans deemed it Unworthy of a response regrettably this marked the
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sole attempt by the humans to Aid the Commonwealth in its hour of need with reinforcements bolstering their ranks
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the Commonwealth Fleet swelled to over 2,000 ships of the line embarking on a
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Counterattack initially they made significant Headway decimating over 3,000 insectoid Cruisers however the
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Turning Point came swiftly with the arrival of the 60 Hive ships Shifting The Tide decisively in favor of the
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insectoids in Just 2 hours the Commonwealth Fleet dwindled to under a thousand ships having lost only 300
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insectoid Cruisers and one Hive ship surviving vessels of the Commonwealth Fleet disengaged from the conflict and
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retreated with a calculated and strategic Retreat the Commonwealth Fleet regrouped and made its way towards the
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core worlds aiming to draw the insectoids into Pursuit these core worlds boasted formidable defensive
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fortifications and planetary defense grids forming the stage for a carefully laid Trap by the admiralty their plan
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was to lure the in sectoids into a fatal convergence trapped between the impregnable defenses and the remaining
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might of the Commonwealth Fleet as the insectoids trailed them to the outer edges of the core system where the fleet
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had reassembled they hesitated lingering in The Helio pores of the system seizing
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the opportunity the fleet dispatched multiple squadrons to provoke the insectoids into action hoping to draw
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them deeper into the system and within range of the defensive systems after hours of engaging in Hit and Run tactics
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the insectoids surprised the admiralty by making an unexpected move they entered null space without warning the
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insectoids charted a course towards the pristine periphery of Commonwealth space where another four member species
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including the elani resided I distinctly remember the somber moment seated beside
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my sawfa and birthmother our ears attuned to the Relentless transmission of our government's plea echoing through
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the hollow wave news outlets had broadcasted Grim visuals derived from drona sensor
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recordings depicting the devastation rought upon two member systems along the insectoids path of aggression the
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aftermath was Stark home worlds and colonies left in Ruins with over 20
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billion lives lost with the insectoid fleet bearing down on our system the
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tension hung heavy as we awaited a response from the Commonwealth finally
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on the following solar day the chairman of the Commonwealth appeared on the hollow recorder his Visage betrayed the
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weight of his burden avoiding direct gaze at the device as he spoke in a trembling voice reading from a prepared
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statement on his data pad he conveyed the regretful news on the advice of my
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Admirals and my cabinet I regret to inform you that the fleet will not be able to come to your Aid at this at that
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moment a glimmer of hope pierced through the despair the chairman continued
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promising to dispatch the remaining elani contingent back to defend our system they were to arrive in six solid
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days carrying with them the collective hopes and prayers of our people the transmission abruptly ceased replaced by
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another video this time it was the president of the human Republic radiating determination from her office
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her Resolute gaze seemed to penetrate our very Souls as she assured we are the Republic and we will answer the call
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hold on we are coming as swiftly as it appeared the transmission vanished leaving the news studio in stunned
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silence my birth mother collapsed in shock while my saw father seemingly oblivious bounded from his chair
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swinging from the ceiling branches like a jubilant youngling I remained seated trembling grappling with the weight of
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our imminent Peril and unable to comprehend my father's Elation he
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finally noticed my confusion and rushed to comfort my sobbing birthmother as he
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help close his eyes conveyed a peculiar blend of happiness and resolve you must
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be wondering why I'm filled with such Joy at the prospect of our human friends coming to our Aid he remarked addressing
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both me and my birth mother I remained silent pondering the significance of
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human involvement while my birth mother composed herself he pressed on addressing the unspoken question
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lingering in the air have you ever questioned why we've never glimpsed a single one of their warships in space
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despite being labeled a middle power his inquiry hung in the air prompting me to
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contemplate the implications of a middle power military prowess against the formidable
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insectoids as my birth mother regained her composure he continued drawing from
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his own experiences and knowledge I've encountered one of their warships and delved into their history of warfare
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among themselves their prowess in combat surpasses that of any species in the Commonwealth
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despite the technological Gap who among us could truly withstand them he mused his voice trailing off as he
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contemplated his next words the kind friendly humans we've come to know possess another side a facet unseen in
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any other space fairing civilization people like them often self-destruct before reaching the Stars yet Against
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All Odds they surpassed the great filter a newfound intensity ignited within his
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eyes unfamiliar to me rising from his seat he gripped my arms firmly the human
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Ambassador shared a saying with me after the Commonwealth rejected our bid for membership he recounted there is no
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greater friend and No Worse Enemy than a human being God help us if they or their allies ever come under attack it wasn't
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a boast my young one he continued his tone grave it was a truth spoken with a conviction unlike any I've encountered
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before remember the sacrifices they made to rescue those 25 Zen younglings they
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acted without hesitation without knowing them personally just imagine what they'
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do for their friends and allies releasing my arms he enveloped me in an
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Embrace conveying the weight of his words through his gesture fear not for our friends are unroot and they will
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rescue us all he assured me with unwavering conviction his words resonated deeply Within Me calming my
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fears and instilling a newfound sense of Hope in his Embrace I found solace
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shedding tears of relief and optimism daring to believe that survival was Within Reach for the next two solid days
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we anxiously awaited the arrival of the humans monitoring the sensor drones as they captured the Relentless advance of
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the insectoid fleet toward our home World naturally our government
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repeatedly reached out seeking updates on the Republic fleet's imminent arrival
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yet the only response received was a concise yet reassuring sentence we are
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coming then on the third solar day just one solar day before the anticipated
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insectoid incursion a transmission reached us from the outskirts of our solar system bearing the simple message
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we are here with permission granted for the Republic fleet's entry every available piece of technology Hollow
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cameras sensor boys satellites was trained on the designated coordinates
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time seemed to stand still as the entire popul held its breath awaiting our last glimmer of hope suddenly it began a
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Cascade of flashes first sporadic then multiplying into a dazzling array of null space exits like newly born Stars
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they adorned our skies even on the daytime Horizon as we watched the hollow
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News Channel a Ticker on the side relayed the rapidly increasing count of ships along with their estimated classes
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and tonnage the numbers surged so rapidly that they became a blur nearly
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impossible to track my saw father and birth mother embraced tears of joy
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streaming down their faces while I stood Frozen gaping at the screen the digits
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raced by 3,250 3,360
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6,455 until they gradually slowed finally settling at 6,094 ships cameras
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panned out to capture the enormity of the fleet while sensor drones whizzed by relaying visuals to every Hollow wave
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screen on elania the scene unfolded before us dozens of colossal carriers surrounded
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by swarms of star Fighters over 500 battleships and countless Cruisers
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destroyers and other unidentified vessels whose readings stumped our scanners a new transmission flickered
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across the hollow screen revealing a human male clad in military attire standing resolutely on a vast Bridge
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behind him hundreds of humans worked diligently at data screens people of elania he began his voice carrying
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determination we are the Republic Fleet and we've come to Aid our friends in their hour of need we uphold our
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commitments and I assure you if the insectoids Prevail it will be because
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every Republic ship has been destroyed we are humans we do not Retreat we are
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here to fight and emerge Victorious I urge you to heed your government's directives and seek safety wherever
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possible Good Fortune to you all with that Admiral Thompson's transmission
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concluded and the screen returned to visuals of the fleet already it was dispersing throughout the system
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organized into task forces centered around the carriers meanwhile destroyers
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began deploying hundreds of small objects from their Sterns which SW swiftly vanished from sight in the midst
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of the chaos the news anchors speculated on the Republic strategies while retired
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military experts analyzed their Fleet dispositions particularly focusing on the enigmatic unknown ships that defied
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all attempts at scanning this discourse continued for hours during which we
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indulged in a feast of our favorite foods for the evening meal savoring each bite with the awareness that it could be
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our last despite the glimmer of hope that the humans would come to our rescue
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we eventually succumbed to sleep the Urgent hum of the news serving as our lullabi it was only a few hours later
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when I was roused from Slumber by gentle hands shaking my shoulders it has begun the insectoids
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are here my saw father declared solemnly before joining my birth mother in the den I sprang up following him to my
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usual spot in front of the hollow display one section of the split screen showcased live Imager and recordings
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capturing the intense standoff between the Republic and insectoid fleets just beyond Earth's orbit meanwhile on
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another segment of the screen a top down view provided a strategic overview of the battle lines icons representing
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friendly and enemy vessels were arrayed in different colors offering a visual representation of the fleet's positions
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from a vantage point provided by a sensor drone positioned above the plane of the ecliptic the Republic's battle
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fleets assumed their design ated formations meanwhile the enigmatic unknown ships vanished into null space
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in a dazzling display of light leaving behind only a void from the carriers
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thousands of star Fighters poured forth while massive battleships accompanied by Cruiser escorts surged forward at Full
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Throttle their engines roaring with power as they raced to join The Fray
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alongside them hundreds of Destroyers swarmed forming a protective screen around the battle lines ready to
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intercept any enemy incursions in a synchronized dance Republic vessels scattered in seemingly chaotic patterns
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their point defense systems and sophisticated countermeasure Suites primed and ready to Shield their larger
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counterparts and swiftly respond to any unforeseen threats meanwhile the
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insectoids adhered to their proven tactics compacting their 59 Hive ships
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into a tight sphere to offer Mutual fire support with insectoid Cruisers forming
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a protective perimeter akin to a medieval knights mailed glove while reserves lingered behind the formation
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in a surprising turn of events the insectoid fleet transmitted a single word to the Republic Fleet leave the
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Republic's response was Swift a video featuring a smiling human setting Ablaze to a nest as hundreds of wasps emerged
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only to meet their demise accompanied by a cheerful jingle beneath the video in
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standard galactic text flashed the words trouble with wasps no the problem was
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clear and the Republic Fleet wasted no time addressing it they broadcasted the video far and wide across every known
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frequency Channel and bandwidth in the Galaxy ensuring that their response was heard by all as the transmission echoed
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across elia's Hollow wave screens my saw father and I erupted into laughter
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unable to contain our Amusement Meanwhile my birth mother watched with a mixture of concern and disapproval her
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hands ringing anxiously time seemed to stretch as the insectoid hive mind
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processed the Republic's bold response suddenly the tightly clenched formation of insectoids surged forward hurtling
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toward the Republic Battle lines while unleashing a barrage of particle beams thus began the Battle of Alania a
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pivotal moment in the Earth year 2172 ad meanwhile in the heart of the insectoid
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Empire within the brood chamber of the The Hive mother chaos reigned millions
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of worker drones transmitted visual messages portraying the mocking images broadcasted by the Republic Fleet
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witnessing the depiction of an unknown creature burning an innocent nest with malicious Glee The Hive mother seeed
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with impotent rage the images coalesced into a clear three-dimensional image in
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her mind instilling a sense of for boing regarding the intentions of these new
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adversaries face ing the formidable Republic Fleet looming before her The Hive mother grappled with uncertainty
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regarding the threat posed by these enigmatic adversaries reflecting on the Council of her Queen daughters she
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acknowledged that the time had come to confront the risks posed by these unknown creatures suppressing her rage
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The Hive mother redirected her Focus to the vital chemical processes required to sustain the production of worker drones
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as her body resumed the larval impregnation she facilitated the birthing process releasing a stream of
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newly created drones into the world amidst the bustling activity a male
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drone mindlessly entered the chamber drawn by her pheromones in a fleeting moment of ecstasy he fulfilled his role
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in the cycle of Life sacrificing himself in the process observing the mounting
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pile of male corpses behind her The Hive mother felt the surge of fresh genetic
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DNA coursing through her sex organs I am so tired she lamented to herself
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acknowledging the countless daughters spawned from her lineage and the daunting task of sustaining them all
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amidst her weariness she cast a wistful glance around The Brood chamber her prison for the past three decades
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yearning for one final Embrace of the warmth of a sun as her final moments
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approached the hive mother felt the comforting presence of her 12 Queen daughters who filled her mind with
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thoughts of love and unwavering support we are here with you they conveyed to her their Collective Strength infusing
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her with renewed Vigor focusing her Mind's Eye she directed her attention to
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one particular daughter the leader of the Swarm daughter are you prepared she
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transmitted across vast distances in response she sensed a wave of Confidence
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from the Swarm daughter though she concealed any apprehension my thoughts along with those of your sister Queens
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are forever with you the Swarm daughter reassured her emanating feelings of happiness and anticipation eager to
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prove her medal once more soon after Through The Eyes of her countless worker drones The Hive mother witnessed the
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Swarm accelerating towards the unknown animal ships despite the Myriad threats facing her daughter she felt a sense of
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anticipation as the confrontation loomed observing the chaos unfolding within the
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animal formation she sensed her daughter's pleasure as she boldly ch charged Into The Fray unleashing a
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barrage of weapons fire as the battle unfolded The Hive mother shifted her Focus entering the minds of thousands of
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drones simultaneously to gain a comprehensive view of the unfolding conflict amidst the chaos of battle The
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Hive mother's horror struck when she shifted her Focus to the reserve drones behind the formation there she realized
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with Dread that her swarm daughter was kening headlong into a trap no no no she
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screamed silently in her mind as she witnessed the Leading Edge of the Swarm formation sailing directly into the jaws
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of danger the animal ships which had initially fled in disarray swiftly
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executed a maneuver flipping their vessels with thrusters and drifting backward now their bow weapons were
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aimed squarely at the Gap through which the Swarm advanced in a coordinated assault hundreds of animal ships
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Unleashed a barrage of devastating Firepower grape shot rail gun slugs missiles and plasma bolts creating a
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lethal wall of Destruction the Precision of the attack was staggering ripping
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away hundreds of thousands of worker drones and tearing open the front of the Fist formation leaving the hive ships
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vulnerable before the animal ships retreated out of range they fired another volley further decimating The
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Hive ships enraged The Hive mother watched helplessly as unseen Spirit
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ships which she had overlooked suddenly joined The Fray delivering further
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Devastation suddenly emerging from null space within the Heart of the Swarm formation the spirit ships executed
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agile Maneuvers that defied conventional understanding their movements were fluid and precise characteristics unheard of
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for ships purportedly manned by animals accelerating to speeds Beyond The Hive mother's comprehension they pierced
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through the hive ship formation unleashing torrents of plasma bolts and Powerful particle beams that pierced
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through the resilient organ hides of the hive ships in response The Hive ships retaliated with a barrage of particle
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beams but the majority failed to find their Mark as the spirit ships employed hyi evasive maneuvers deafly avoiding
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the incoming fire amidst the chaos the spirit ships continued their Relentless assault leaving a trail of Devastation
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in their wake as the confrontation escalated most of the spirit ships vanished back into null space but a few
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with damaged engines remained trapped despite their best efforts at evasive action they succumbed to the Relentless
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onslaught of particle beams meanwhile the thousands of tiny ships that had spilled forth from the animal Hive ships
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descended upon the now disorganized formation buzzing angrily like vengeful
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specters like swarms of Relentless gnats infesting a hive the gnat ships
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Unleashed their assault upon the cruiser And Hive ship formations their penetrator missiles tore through the
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hulls of their targets their final booster stages propelling them deeper into the ships before detonating their
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antimatter charges the resulting explosions ripped gaping breaches in the holes disgorging thousands of worker
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drones into the void with Precision the N ships targeted the massive breaches
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unleashing further Devastation with their rotary plasma turrets these rapid fire weapons Unleashed a hail of bolts
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causing secondary explosions within the compromised holes despite the Valiant effort of the Cruisers And Hive ships
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Point defense systems the natat ships persisted in their Onslaught heedless of the casualties they incurred even as
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their numbers dwindled from the onslaught of swarm lasers the nnat ships continued their Relentless attack
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systematically decimating more Cruisers And Hive ships eventually depleted of
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weaponry and low on fuel the remaining natat ships executed evasive maneuvers as they retreated watching the chaos
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unfold The Hive must felt a sense of satisfaction at the Carnage rought upon her adversaries as the point defenses
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locked onto their targets swatting down hundreds more gnats as they attempted to flee the situation took a dire turn when
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the cursed Spirit ships reappeared on the outskirts of the fractured fist formation with Relentless momentum they
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surged into the center unleashing triple shots and targeting ships with functional Point defenses their particle
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beams disrupting locks and wreaking havoc on all already battered Cruisers And Hive ships seizing control of all
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weapon worker drones The Hive mother focused her Firepower on a single Spirit ship she watched as it became engulfed
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in a barrage of beams from all directions ultimately succumbing to the onslaught and exploding unable to evade
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hundreds of Target locks she swiftly redirected her Focus to another Spirit ship unleashing another devastating
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barrage that resulted in its destruction with the cover provided by the spirit
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ship's Onslaught waning the NAT ships capitalized on the opportunity to flee the formation retreating back to their
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animal Hive ships meanwhile the spirit ships having torn through the broken
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formation set their course for open space and vanished in a Flash as another
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Spirit ship was engulfed in a torrent of beams and exploded The Hive mother
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commandeered a nearby worker drone to survey the space around her Hive ship shock watched over her as she witnessed
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a rapidly expanding debris field enveloping her now diminished formation many Hive ships listed out of control
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torn apart by Massive Internal explosions amidst the chaos The Hive mother seized the momentary lull in
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battle to reach out to her swarm daughter swarm daughter are you there she thought but there was no immediate
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response undeterred she attempted once more swarm daughter this time she felt
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her swarm daughters presence in her mind but it was laced with panic and
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indecisiveness swarm daughter I will take over sleep under control thought
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the hive mother as she sent a mental command to put her Queen daughters to sleep assuming control of the commander
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drone of her swarm daughter's Hive ship the Drone offered no resistance it simply couldn't as the crew noticed the
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change they accepted it returning to their duties Guided by the intelligence
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radiating from the commander drone 's eyes with her now slumbering swarm daughter in her arms The Hive mother
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directed nearby worker drones to transport her to the queen Chambers assuming the position of the Swarm Queen
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at the center of the command chamber she initiated a barrage of laser and missile fire from the weapons drones aiming to
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create some Breathing Room amidst the encroaching animal formations flitting
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throughout the formation she assessed the situation from all angles realizing
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the dire Peril they fa animal battleships were maneuvering to envelop her formation while swarms of
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tiny animal Cruisers intercepted missiles and jammed laser Fire Control complicating their defensive efforts I
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need to regain control of this she muttered to herself determined to bring order to their rapidly dwindling
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formation we need to swarm out of here thought the hive mother to herself as she observed an animal Cruiser heavily
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damaged ramming into another Hive ship causing catastrophic damage as it pierced its side the crew of the animal
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Cruiser in a final desperate act overloaded their core the resulting mini
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Supernova engulfed The Hive ship and several Cruisers devastating the surrounding area despite the destruction
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of over a thousand animal ships they continued to press forward relentlessly engaging her dwindling swarm she watched
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with growing concern as the incoming animal Battleship Wings breached her formation engaging her remaining Hive
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ships in a fierce encounter the animal battleships and heavy Cruisers fired massive broadsides of grape shot and
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24in depleted uranium rail gun slugs from less than a kilometer away as the
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grape shot obliterated the point defenses the rail gun slugs tore through the holes some passing entirely through
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and creating massive exit breaches on the other side of the hive ships targeting these breaches with their
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secondary plasma turrets the battleships and heavy Cruisers Unleashed thousands of heavy plasma bolts further
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exacerbating the Carnage by digging deeper into the mortally wounded Hive ships despite the human battleships and
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heavy Cruisers appearing minuscule compared to the massive Hive ships their ferocious assault and lethal Weaponry
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managed to destroy 11 more Hive ships in the aftermath of the assault the
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battlefield was littered with the broken hulks of 42 battleships and 132 heavy
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Cruisers and as the surviving Battleship Wings retreated into null space the
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remaining Spirit ships reappeared disrupting her Counterattack and destroying another five heavily damaged
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Hive ships The Hive mother was too stunned to react to the sudden incursion of the spirit ships which swiftly
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vanished back into null space unscathed no more thought the hive mother decisively as she made the decision to
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end the battle the remnants of the Swarm coalesced into a small perfectly spherical formation consisting of 14
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undamaged Hive ships and 400 Cruisers their battle momentum carried them
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towards the inner system observing the disarray of the animal Fleet as they reappeared from null space and attempted
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to reorganize their formations for another attack The Hive mother felt a brief sense of relief with the Swarm
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significantly diminished The Hive mother directed her weapons worker drones to maintain continuous fire ensuring full
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coverage she felt the hum of Hive ship engine as power surged to the end space capacitors nearing full charge as the
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formation passed the fourth planet's orbit they encountered a stealth Minefield laid by human destroyers
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observing from the commander drones perspective The Hive mother witnessed thousands of tiny objects materializing
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and hurtling toward her remaining ships these objects swiftly latched onto hulls
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triggering explosions that tore chunks from the already beleaguered vessels the sheer volume of mines caused
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catastrophic decompressions rendering many ships unable to seal the breaches
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helpless The Hive mother watched as more ships suffered decompressions expelling
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swarms of worker drones through the breaches hundreds of mines homed in on her Hive ship prompting A desperate
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realization it was too late to eject the Queen's chamber where her swarm daughter slept with a silent whale in her mind
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the hive mother witnessed the mines latch onto her ship triggering their char es in that moment of Despair her
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thoughts faltered unable to complete alternate route to her Queen chamber her
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grief turning into Fury as she mourned the loss of her swarm daughter she pushed away the attempts of her other
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Queen daughters to console her her Focus consumed by the need to salvage what
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remained of the Swarm redirecting her vision to the worker drones aboard the surviving Hive
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ships she watched with a heavy heart as they too succumbed to the minefields deadly Onslaught in the end only two
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Hive ships and 34 Cruisers managed to evade destruction by making the jump to null space trembling with rage and
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sorrow The Hive mother lashed out at a male drone who dared to approach her Queen chamber her emotions turbulent as
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she grappled with the devastation rought upon her Hive grief stricken and enraged
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The Hive mother lifted the male drone who dared to enter her brood chamber at such an inopportune moment with a surge
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of Fury she tore him in half at the junction between his thorax and abdomen
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casting his twitching remains to the floor regret washed over her as she lamented the loss of the genetic
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material she had just wasted in her fit of rage feeling the presence of her 11
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remaining Queen daughters attempting to reach her mind she reluctantly lifted the block and allowed them in their
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Collective sorrow mingled with hers each of them mourning the death of their sister and thirsting for vengeance as
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they grappled with the loss of their sibling and the extinction of a valuable genetic line The Hive mother felt their
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grief threatened to overwhelm her amidst the turmoil of emotions she issued a
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directive to her daughters urging them to decide amongst themselves who would lead the Swarms and who would remain
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behind to defend the hives with a silent nod of acknowledgement her Queen
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daughters honored her request and withdrew from her mind left alone in her chamber The Hive
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mother embraced the flood of emotions allowing them to fuel her rage and determination Gathering her thoughts she
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prepared to lead her dwindling swarm into battle fueled by a thirst for vengeance and the legacy of her Fallen
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daughter inhabiting the drones she commanded during the battle The Hive mother replayed the entire conflict with
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near perfect recall scrutinizing every detail from multiple perspectives as the
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battle unfolded again and again her powerful brain collated billions of data points