"They split you apart so they can pick you off. What a perfect opportunity, kill them while they're at their weakest before they gain any semblance of a foothold. However, they forgot to factor in that you are not alone." [b]He smiled[/b] "I think it's about time our little alliance pays off." ____________________________ [url=http://example.com]The Erebus, Outer Regions of the System[/url] "Commander, the signal has been received. Are we clear to proceed?" [b]Two different figures stood in a room overlooking deep space, the ship's pilots preparing for their next jump to the target planet. The exterior of the ship was of a black stone, but the interior was of a smooth, polished black that was very technologically advanced. As for the people, the taller one wore a combination of silver armor and black clothing, while the other was wearing fine, dark clothing that signaled them to be some sort of captain or lesser lieutenant...[/b] "No. We wait until we are at our strongest. We wait until we have deployed the Black Sun" [b]The man's voice was deep, commanding even, as he spoke. Of course, both of their faces were hidden from view until they wished to be found by whatever third party observer was watching them[/b] "Then what are we supposed to do?" [b]It was the lieutenant now, her voice more polished and diplomatic than his. It was the thin line between soft and gentle to cold and hardened[/b] "We send out the second strongest fleet we have as a spearhead, with a dual purpose as to reinforce the Empire. Then we move forward with the plan." [b]There was a brief pause, and the woman answered...[/b] "As you wish. I'll see to it that they are ready to travel immediately." [b]She left the room quietly, preparing the fleet for their newest target. It would only be a matter of hours before the plan was set into motion[/b] ________________________________ "My forces gather at the edge of the system, and should be expected to come to your aid within a few hours. After all, it wouldn't be an alliance if we didn't help each other."