Obsidian Core Citadel – War Command Nexus
Kael stood before the translucent strategic holomap displaying Feron-4's sprawling dominion. Sectors once considered barren now pulsed with industrial activity and black-lit cities. The echoes of his recent battle still lingered in the air—smoke trails in orbit, debris fields like drifting tombs.
But the war machine did not pause.
Kael (to his inner circle): "Victory isn't the end. It's the ignition. Begin Phase Four integration. And bring me the Earth blueprints. We're scaling up."
The war council responded in silence. Orders transmitted.
Technological Assimilation Wing – Earth Archives Division
Deep beneath the Obsidian Core, sealed behind encrypted force-null bunkers, lay Kael's Earth Archive—the secured chamber where memories of his past life were compiled, catalogued, and now, weaponized.
Kael: "Upload the Quantum Data-Transfer Network specs. Earth's satellite grid compression could exponentially expand Obsidian's signal horizon."
AI Interface: "Confirmed. Beginning nano-satellite relay production. Estimated deployment: 3.4 cycles."
New innovations were rolled out:
Railgun Surface Batteries: Adapted from Earth's prototype electromagnetic weapon systems, positioned at key atmospheric choke points.
Quantum Compression Drives: Enhancing inter-system communication and micro-warp bursts.
Artificial Gravity Resonance Towers: Repurposed from Earth orbital station blueprints, now stabilizing large floating fortresses.
Tactical Drone Clouds: AI-controlled recon swarms drawn from Earth military DARPA-inspired designs.
Obsidian Exo-Frames: Enhanced armored infantry suits with adaptive combat AI and modular weapon ports.
Expansion – Feron-4 Planetary Systems
Kael launched the Planetary Overhaul Directive, a complete reshaping of Feron-4 into a dark, elegant fortress world.
Phase Highlights:
City Planning: Megastructures layered in vertical strata; streets that doubled as kill zones; invisible defense nodes embedded in public spaces.
Civilian Structure: Every citizen was registered, monitored, and genetically profiled. Loyalty implants embedded within education programs.
Orbital Infrastructure: Three additional defense rings under construction. Orbital shipyard now 62% operational.
Atmospheric Filters: Introduced particulates that subtly reduced Force visibility—creating a veil of natural interference across the planet.
Kael: "If they dare descend again, they'll descend into extinction."
Outer Territory – Sector Delta-9
A rogue moon known only for pirate activity came under Kael's scrutiny.
Tactical Commander Veyda: "Multiple syndicates rule the outposts. Unregulated space. High-value shipyards, slave markets, illegal labs."
Kael: "Send Black Echo and two squadrons of Ascendant Wave Three. Silence everything. Claim the infrastructure. Leave no witnesses."
Assault on Delta-9
Night fell on the pirate moon like a shadow screamed into existence. No warning. No diplomacy.
Black Echo Units dropped via silent insertion pods, their vibroblades coated in quantum-disruptor gel. The pirate captains never saw it coming. Hallways painted in blood, communication towers overloaded and redirected to Obsidian frequencies.
Ascendants came next. No mercy. No pause. One held up a severed head, announcing:
Ascendant Field Lead: "Sector pacified. Uploading neural data from survivors."
Kael watched through an overhead live-feed as the last stronghold was reduced to rubble.
Kael (coldly): "Mark Delta-9 as Obsidian Forward Bastion. Begin terraforming protocols."
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Level Up!
For annexing Delta-9, executing a high-intensity raid with Black Echo and Ascendant Wave 3, and expanding planetary dominance across Feron-4…
Kael has reached Level 26.
Level: 26
Stats:
Strength: 34 (+2)
Agility: 37 (+2)
Midichlorian: 8,120 (+10)
Available Stat Points: 1
Skills:
Veil of the Forgotten – MAX
Blink Strike – Lv. 6
Tactical Analysis – Lv. 4
Force Suppressant Grenade – Lv. 5 (MAXED)
Covert Operations – Lv. 3
Blade Mastery (Vibro) – Lv. 5
Engineering Command – Lv. 3
Empire Management – Lv. 2
Interrogation Techniques – Lv. 1
Available Skill Points: 1