GATE X NHS : Thus the Galactic Imperium Enforce Peace

Chapter II

Neo Constantinople, Deneb Prime, Deneb Sector.

It took the Imperium two days to send their force. Deneb Prime is a colony world not fit for extensive military operations. And now, the Imperium's 25th Classis is stationed around the planet. On board the 25th Classis, are the 212th and the 501st Assault Legions, veterans of the War in Heaven. Along with the 5th Cerberus Pack, the war hounds of the Imperator.

As ordered by the Imperator, the 5th Cerberus Pack are to land and arrive at the city of Neo Constantinople. As the Cerberus marched, they saw newly made victory memorials, in honor of the soldiers, the generals, the current governor, and for the Young Master of the Galactic Imperium. A memorial of statues of them, erected side by side with their first up in defiance of the barbaric invasion. Despite the enemy being woefully outmatched in technology, it was still a dangerous situation due to the fact of war beasts and the massive numbers of the enemy.

However, the force was not to embark as Lucius wanted to make sure the necessary defenses are completed. In anticipation, Lucius under his jurisdiction as the Young Master of the Imperium commanded that the City Center of Neo Constantinople is to be transformed into a military complex. That said, he ordered civilian and commercial facilities to be relocated somewhere else as they are compensated fully by the Imperium for their discomfort.

Lucius also made quick of the prisoners they took. He ordered that they are to be interrogated immediately, and by all means to gain information. Of course, this meant that he ordered linguists to learn and decipher the letters of their language. While their alphabet has a similarity to Korean Hangul, the pronunciation was much different. For one, it's much similar to a mixture of Latin and Greek. It took quite a considerable amount of time for the linguists to decipher, though fortunately, it didn't take a while for them to gain information.

The prisoners they caught are called Saderans. They came from the continent of Falmart, and the Empire of Sadera. The reason for their invasion is simply to pillage and plunder, as well as to capture as many people to be sold as slaves for their "glorious" empire. This information was released, and many ridiculed how pathetic the so-called Empire of Sadera is if they have to plunder to maintain their economy and kidnapping to project power upon others. It became a laughing stock, and the youth began to create ridiculing memes against the Saderans. Yes, the art of memes remained relevant even after 2000 years.

The once bustling city center is now transformed into the planet's most defended ground facility. The tall buildings surrounding the center are to be made as firing grounds, barracks, and command centers. He would not put the birthplace of his mother in jeopardy.

For his service, Lucius was elevated to his long overdue rank, and he is now General Lucius Aurelius. The long overdue rank was not because of the Imperator nor the Senate disapproving, but Lucius denied it. He was even supposed to be elevated to Chief of Staff of the Militarum, but he denied it. His intentions in denying such promotion were one, he wanted to experience direct combat and not be stuck behind a desk.

Of course, the orders to take a world were not fit for the rank of Colonel, so the Militarum instead elevated him to General, whether the Young Master liked it or not. Along with him, his comrades were also elevated. Hector was elevated to Lieutenant General along with Igor. While Marcus and Lucas are elevated to Colonel General.

And now, Lucius is standing over more than 2,000,000 Cerberus soldiers of the 5th Pack. They are all neatly lined alongside their parked armor vehicles, in perfect formation, and ready to fight.

"Brothers! Sisters! You are here today for what the Imperator has given us, a task. The 5th Cerberus Pack shall cross the GATE and secure a foothold beyond. We are there to begin our retribution for their brazen attack on Deneb Prime and her people, we are there to enact the Imperator's will!" Lucius said. "Their barbaric acts shall be repaid tenfold! We will bring those who are responsible to justice! The Imperator's Justice! Beginning today, Saderans will fear the Imperium's might!"