The Cursed Gift of Unity

The War to end all Wars, Intro

I would do more, but I've got to go do dishes, and probably some other stuff. Tell me what u think and Ill do more later. Adios...

Truath watched the many thousands of troops board his ship. He thought back to a small video clip from Earth when he was still a child, it was an army of clones in white suits marching aboard ships. He grimaced somewhat at the resemblance, he had not seen the ending, but if it fell true to his predictions, it would be horrible and bloody. He turned his attention as the thousands of troops marched unfaltering aboard his Star Cruiser C4.
Again the similarities of the sun glaring on the white suits, the guns at their shoulders, their unison, it was all too familiar. He shook himself out of his reverie as the general of the troops approached him in a hover car. "Care for a ride?" he asked.
Truath shook his head, "I'd be obliged." The General nodded and touched his hat as the two commanding officers boarded the ship aboard the small craft.
"An impressive vehicle you have gotten yourself, Admiral."
"I do try to get the best. The stats were pretty good, but, I would like to speak with you in private, sir."
"Does it pertain to the mission you and I will be sharing?"
He nodded. The General took a couple of sharp turns, and they ended up in the deserted coference room. "Alright, I was told you would give me my orders?"
The general handed a small holopad to him. He put it on the table, and a small list of objectives screaned.
1. Transport General Truant to the star system of Disrell. There is a force of Pirate Rebels there.
2. Stay with him until the rebels in question have been disposed of.
3. Scan the system daily as you wait for the General to complete his task, radio if any suspicious and alien looking vessels go through the system.
4. Return the General to here and await your next orders.
Below was a list of specifications and regulations to be followed. Truath pressed a button on the holopad, and it stopped suddenly. "Any idea as to what our commanding officer is up to?"
The General nodded and leaned forward somewhat conspirately, "The Father has been somewhat annoyed with the Council of late."
"Why?"
"They just passed a bill that limited his power. He is no longer allowed to declare martial law. That, and he suspects them of treason, seeing as how their military guards equal his own."
"So?"
"The Rebels in question are a group of protesters. I was told to destroy them. They are peacefully against the military buildup lately."
"So..he hopes the act will trigger a Civil War?"
He nodded grimly.
"Well...our Father's military genius is immeasurable, he will win assuradely. What does he see in this war?"
"He wants to get rid of the Senate, it threatens his power. He will run the nation well enough on his own, I believe."
"But...in theory, shouldn't the people be able to govern themselves?"
"Only if it is in their interests. We all know our Father will run it to their own good."
"Will he be ab-"
Suddenly the door beeped, opened, and then an android appeared. "Sirs...if we are to keep on our schedule, I must request General Truant be shone to his room." The admiral nodded as the General stood to be escorted by the Android.
"Sir..I believe you will agree with me in time." Said the general before exiting the room, leaving him all alone....