“For the Emperor!” Timothy roared.
“For the Emperor,” they roared back.
Timothy continued –
“Together, we can repulse this evil. I promise you that I will either defend this planet or I will die.
And if I die, my death will be glorious as will the deaths of all those who fighting this menace. They will forever be remembered.”
The atmosphere in the large, cavernous room was now solemn.
Timothy opened a 3D holographic display of the planet. Blue lights from each top corner coalesce to create the display.
Most of the planet was already devoid of life except for pockets here and there. Fortunately, there was a fortification in each due to the constant threat of a pirate attack.
A commander was put in charge of each one. Timothy would be taking command in his current location. This world was draining and he had no wish to see more of it. There was too little time for him to carry out inspections in any event.
So he warned them what was coming –
“First, some of your people will turn to monsters. They must be slaughtered for they are already dead. Then you will be bombarded from the sky. Make sure your shields are raised.
This is the arrival of your enemy. Then the battle begins. This is do or die. Any troops who leave their post including you are to be shot.
You are dismissed.”
Timothy then went to rest.
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