The Meowvantis Empire was now nothing more than a footnote in history. Trillions of Meowvantis aliens had become human slaves, contributing to the grand cause of human civilization.
"Let these barbaric creatures understand what real war means."
Kenthelion wore the Imperium Caelestis military uniform with pride. Having finished his administrative duties as Emperor, it was time to lead by example as an Admiral.
With the fall of the Meowvantis Empire, other civilizations began to react one by one. Those who refused to join the alliance would be next to fall.
At last, the Leporari Empire—the second power in the Outer Ring—led dozens of minor states into a massive war to besiege and annihilate the First Fleet of Imperium Caelestis, the fleet carrying the human Emperor.
Several nations in the Inner Ring started sending military aid to the Outer Ring, while a few others declared a state of emergency. In the Inner Ring, Angron raged on, slaughtering aliens from planet to planet without mercy.
"Humans! You have waged war against all civilized societies! This is your last chance: surrender to our grand coalition, and we will leave you one planet to survive on!"
In the Supreme command room aboard the Supremacy, Kenthelion stood calm in his military uniform. His eyes fixed on the holographic projections before him.
"Civilization? When did lowly creatures like these earn the right to be called civilized?"
He stared at the rabbit-like figure projected and muttered, "And he thinks he can pick a fight?"
Kenthelion leisurely circled the projection, eyes sharp as he surveyed his enemies, then said in a low but confident voice:
"We wield military power you've never known, a unity you've never heard of, and most importantly—we bear the most sacred and pure symbol in this galaxy, the human skull. So tell me, do you still deserve to be called a civilization?"
"Without superior military might and strong unity, you don't deserve that title. The ocean of stars will bow beneath humanity's feet."
Kenthelion stared coldly at the screen and continued, "Your coalition forces are en route. Let's see what happens when the time comes."
Without waiting for a reply, he ended the communication.
"The forces known in human history as 'The Allies' rarely ended well," he murmured.
As ordered, with the Supremacy serving as the command center, each Star Destroyer prepared for their next hyperspace jump.
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"Attention, everyone! The enemy warships are powerful, but we are far stronger! Behind us stand many Outer and Inner Ring nations. This is our chance to reclaim glory through battle!!!"
The rabbit-headed commander shouted with fervor, gripping his command knife tightly.
"Lunubi! Do you really think we can win this time?" a nervous rabbit captain asked.
"Of course! You don't think I'd treat you all like cannon fodder and then sneak away, do you?"
"Don't worry! I, Lunubi, will never abandon a comrade!"
No sooner had Lunubi finished speaking than the Supremacy emerged from hyperspace. Its colossal hull stretched across the horizon, freezing countless aliens in place.
"How is this possible? How can this be?" they gasped.
The Supremacy was sixty kilometers wide. Its black hull exerted overwhelming psychological pressure on the enemy. But this was only the beginning. One by one, the terrifying Star Destroyers appeared from hyperspace jumps, filling the galaxy.
"In the Emperor's name, we begin! WAR! WAR! WAR!!!"
The officers and soldiers shouted in unison. The fleets on both sides dove into the battlefield.
"Move fast! All carrier-based fighters, launch! All fortresses, open fire!!"
Destroyer captains roared orders, unleashing all firepower at the enemy.
"Hurry! All warships, scatter now! Surround and kill every human here!"
Enemy ships from various civilizations obeyed the command and launched their assault.
Because this battle was temporary, cooperation among the coalition was weak. Many were opportunists and gangsters. Without Lunubi's orders, they would have scattered and fled long ago.
"Don't follow the enemy's example! Move quickly!"
As the order came down, starfighter-based craft on both sides readied to strike.
"Attack! Attack!"
Combined fighter wings of X-wings, TIE fighters, TIE/IN interceptors, and TIE/sa bombers surged toward the enemy fleet.
TIE bombers were larger, slower TIE fighters designed to destroy capital ships and conduct precision bombing. The "sa" in TIE/sa stood for "Surface Assault." Because of their distinctive double hulls, enemy pilots often nicknamed them "clones" or "targets" due to their size and lack of agility.
"The bombers focus on destroying large enemy warships, while other fighters protect the bombers and hold off enemy carriers and fortress ships."
Once orders were given, formations broke, and each craft went on its mission.
"The enemy has deployed starfighter-based forces! All fortresses, prepare! Launch all fighters! If we can destroy the enemy's starfighters, victory will be ours!"