Chapter 1

Phantom began recording: The year is 2753 A.D. of the Imperial calendar this is Emperor Ghost Blackwell journal entry #156 - We have been fighting the Alliance Federation for over two millennia. They are a group of Gods, Demons, Celestial Beings, and Mortals who opposed me calling me the Demonic Emperor who wishes to enslave the four main realms.

But that is a lie that they used to trick others, into not joining me when in reality they just do not want to give up their power even if it is for the greater good. I allowed them to do the right thing to join my Empire and still have the freedom and power that they have but their pride would not allow them to serve under someone else. Instead, they have chosen to reject my offer in bringing order and stability to the four main realms only a few saw the bigger picture and chose to join me. They do not know that there is darkness, watching and waiting to strike waiting for a chance to consume the four rounds. I wish I could tell them but it would mean having to reveal my greatest secret that I-a knock at my door interrupts me.

Mein Führer sorry for the disturbance but you ordered me to let you know when we are exciting the vortex sir. Okay, ensign, I'll be there in a bit, Phantom end recording.

Emperor on deck everyone had stopped what they were doing as soon as they heard those words silence had filled the bridge everyone is standing at attention. As you were the silent room was filled with waves of noise again as everyone prepared for battle. Connect me with the Fleet Admirals, yes sir connecting you now sir, Mein Führer the Admirals saluted as their hologram showed up in front of me. I nodded my head once all thirteen Fleet Admirals were present, Admirals I believe that we should go over our strategy for the upcoming battle now once we exit the vortex I want Admiral Anderson, to set up a temporary base on three of the planets Admiral White and Admiral Karter I want you to prepare your shock troops for ground combat. The rest of you prepare for naval battle Phantom can you predict where the enemy will be once we exit the vortex and run a simulation of the battle.

Prepare my Rose for battle, yes sir, and once we exit the vortex deploy the B-16 fighter jets in, formation alpha. Sir, we are exiting the vortex in three two one we are out of the vortex sir, okay Admiral Thrawn you are in command of the Valkyrie until I get back I'm heading out. Okay reaper squadron prepare to move out, hey mechanic how's my baby looking, everything's looking good sir we've just finished loading her up she's ready to go whenever you are, okay good reaper squadron suit up we move out in five check your equipment make sure everything is functional and nothing is broken.

I head into the locker room, to change into my nanite exosuit I start loading up any essentials I might need into containers then I miniature rise them and put them in an alternate space inside my exosuit. I put two daggers on the lower part of my back two long swords in the middle of my back a sidearm on my right thigh another long sword on the left side of my hip and my assault rifle in my hands finally I connect Phantom to my suit.

Hey, Rose looks like we're going into another tough battle but don't worry you have my back and I have yours. I get into Roses' cockpit going over the final checks before we take off. Dock A-7 you are cleared for take-off this is Ace of reaper squadron taking off dock A-5 you are cleared for take-off this is Widow of reaper squadron taking off dock A-1 you are cleared for take-off this is Ghost taking off.

I shot off into space like a bullet released from its chamber I could feel the g-force slamming me into my seat as I entered into space. Alright everyone form up on me I'll be taking the lead, sir it seems the enemy is in sector G-6, and from the simulation, it seems we have a 60 percent chance of winning with at least 20 percent of our forces being lost.

Looks like the odds are in our favor now we just wait for the battle to begin.

Admiral Thrawn: Admiral Anderson how long will it take for you to set up the bases, about three hours sir, make it two I want them up and running as soon as possible am I understood, yes sir, good Admiral White Admiral Karter how soon until your man is ready to deploy, 30 minutes sir, alright I want you to wait on my signal. Attention all hands to battle stations load the guns increase speed to two knots boarding party get to your stations raise the shields. Guns turn two degrees starboard raise 5 inches on my command fire.

Ghost: Okay boys were going in weapons hot wait until they are in range. Here they come 40 meters, 30 meters, 20 meters, 10 meters open fire.

Somewhere in space, you can see stars shining bright and twinkling but then they are snuffed out for they are not stars but ships exploding on a battlefield that has been fighting for 30 minutes.

I got one on my tail I can't shake him I'm hit I'm going down augh. Take that you imperial dog. Alliance scum I'll kill you. Both sides are suffering heavy losses as the battle drags on. But the imperial destroyers still do not attack yet waiting for the right moment to strike a heavy blow to the alliance vessels.

To Be Continued