Andrew's orders were swift and decisive.
The first one sent the fleet from Rodill's system through the wormhole, to secure the passage.
At the same time, he ordered the immediate production of module parts and the transport of the defense satellites.
No matter what he would not lose the Alpha Pictoris system again as it was a vital part of his plan for his empire.
This time he was going to turn the whole system into a fortress of no equals.
Then the stealth corvette was ordered to deliver additional forces to Earth, to gather more data.
Not that they didn't get a lot of it after sending a relay back to the Milky Way, but it was not the data he was looking for.
The orders were also given to increase the production capability of the territory, as they were already nearing their full capacity.
This was without a doubt the largest project they had undergone, and time was of the essence since the idea was to take over and secure a large territory before the second wave.
Terelen was in awe seeing how the full might of the territory mobilized to capitalize on Kinokians retreat.
As much as the elf admired Andrew, this was the first time he saw a glimpse of what the human was capable of and it made him both proud to call Andrew a friend and terrified when he thought about what it would look like when the human established his empire and joined the battle verse.
The Elf made a mental note to ask his future father-in-law to send a diplomatic envoy or maybe even an ambassador, to make sure their empire's interests would not collide in the future.
-Terelen, I need your help with this.
The elf was brought back from his thoughts when Andrew turned to him.
-I'm at your disposal, what do you need?
The Marchant said, taking out his tablet.
-Begining modules and armament modules, along with the trackers to deliver them where they need to go.
Andrew said without any hesitation.
-How many do you need?
-How many can I afford, I don't remember the amount of credits I have left at the moment.
The human admitted.
-According to the data you still have over 500 silver credits available, additionally, you can always sell some resources or fuel to receive additional funds.
The elf said after tapping the tablet a few times.
-Lan how many systems are there between us and the soll, that are worth building a station in?
Andrew asked as the funds he had on hand were way more than he was expecting.
-There are about a dozen, and there are at least four around the Sol system, five with Sol.
Lan quickly checked the data.
-Seventeen beginning modules and four armament modules for all of them.
The human said.
-With what you have you can easily afford all of that and more.
Terelen ran the numbers.
- Actually, you can afford to call in enough modules to make all the stations operational.
-Then let's do it, the faster they are online the better, I dont want anyone else to get to the Sol system before us.
Soon a merchant droid came over with the trackers.
-They are already programmed, all you need is to sand a station master and activate them.
The elf said, handing them over.
As soon as the trackers were in his hands, Andrew gave them to Aelita.
He didn't need to tell her what to do.
-How much would it cost to get a shipyard or two?
The human asked, hoping that the elf could sell something like that.
-About ten thousand silver credits, for each, and these are the most basic ones.
The merchant replied.
-To be honest, it would most likely be easier for you to build them yourselves.
He added.
-So be it, you already helped us a lot and saved us a lot of time.
Andrew said with a bit of disappointment in his voice.
Then he told Nairine to change the production order and start making shipyard parts instead of module parts.
-Andrew, as much as I'm glad to be here and even help you establish an empire, The main reason for my visit this time is to share some information with you.
Moreover, I can't stay here for too long.
The elf, said, remembering the reason he came here.
-Since you came to deliver them, this information must be important.
-They are, so I would ask for a few minutes of everyone's time, to deliver them.
-Alright, Sarill, contact every station master, I want them to listen in on this.
Andrew said, before gesturing at the elf to begin.
-The guild has received this information from the creators themselves.
Terelen stated, shocking everyone, as the creators usually messaged them by that annoying voice, that they all dreaded.
-Every merchant was tasked with delivering them to you as a favor to them.
The biggest news is that your universe was not meant to be thrown into this event for at least the next fifty to a hundred years.
It was a mistake, but it's already too late to reverse everything, so you need to accept the reality and deal with it.
Hearing his words, everyone's jaws hit the floor.
This was the last thing any of them expected to hear.
-Since that's the case, the creators decided to give everyone something as compensation, and that's why we were involved.
The merchant continued as some of his droids came, carrying big blue and green metallic chests.
-What's in the chests?
Andrew asked.
-The green chests contain relocation chips, and the blue ones contain the universal range communications devices.
However, each of these can only be used once, by any individual.
The relocation chips work by marking every system you have a station in, and transporting it to your territory once you reach the battle-verse.
According to what we were told, each individual, can mark one system with their chip and designate a territory this system belongs to.
As for the communication devices, you can use them to contact one person of your choosing, no matter where in the universe they are, as long as they are still alive.
However as I stated before, they can only be used once.
Terelen explained.
-Also don't try to copy them or they will self-destruct.
He warned.
-Additionally, since the invasion started prematurely, in your universe, the second wave will be the last one, and it will start in about a month.
The elf dropped another bombshell.
-To compensate for that and even the odds a bit, every territory, will receive a hundred ships of their design or choosing, with the upper limit being the destroyer class.
At the same time, the invasion forces won't be able to use anything bigger, even if some of you have cruisers at your disposal.
-This won't exactly even the odds, but it's better than nothing.
Runir said over the comms.
-The last bit of information I have for you is that after the second wave, you will have only a month to prepare for the battle verse.
The elf finished, making everyone shocked again.
-Can you tell us what will mark the end of the second wave?
Arien asked.
-The second wave, just like the first one will be time-restricted.
I have no clue about how long it will last, but once the time is up, the invasion will end.
The only other two ways, it can end is if you defeat all the invasion forces, or if your universe is fully conquered.
However neither of these has ever happened, and I don't think it will happen this time either.
Moreover, it's in your best interest to drag this on for as long as possible.
-We get that, but this evening the odds thing, can only mean that we are not even close to holding our own against the invasion and it's meant to give us a fighting chance, nothing more.
Andrew said, in a grave voice.
-That's true, but you still have some time to prepare, and believe me when I say, that every moment matters.
Terelen confirmed.
-Thank you for sharing this information with us.
Andrew said, even if the information was not good, it was still better to have it than to stay oblivious.
-Sorry, that it's nothing good, but at least it allowed me to help you a bit.
Terelen said apologetically.
-Speaking of which…
He said, then tapped his tablet a few times.
-I just added a destroyer and ten heavy frigates, to your shopping list.
It's my gift to you.
-Thank you, I appreciate all you have done for us.
Andrew. said, with a smile.
The human knew that his elf friend would have to pay for these ships from his own pockets, and it was not going to be cheap, so he appreciated the gesture.
-Considering how many times you have saved me and my sister and even helped the guild, this is the least I can do.
-With that, I need to take my leave.
The merchant said.
-Unfortunately, this is the last time I'll see you until you reach the battle verse, but I think my sister might drop by before the invasion.
With this, the elf left.
Andrew walked him back to his ship, and a few minutes later he was gone.