Chapter 19: The Gathering Darkness

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Emperor Draconis stood atop a platform in the heart of the Sith stronghold, surrounded by the flickering red lightsabers of his loyal followers. His presence was commanding, but what set him apart was his gleaming white and gold cybernetic armor, a stark departure from the traditional Sith garb. It represented his new allegiance to Valkorian and the Eternal Throne. In his hands, he held two golden lightsabers, their blades radiating a brilliant, fiery hue.

"My fellow Sith," he began, his words resonating through the chamber. "For too long, we have been divided, torn by rivalries and distrust. But I stand before you today to tell you that there is a path to power, a path that does not require us to destroy ourselves from within."

His followers exchanged uncertain glances, taken aback by his transformation. Darth Draconis had always been a formidable figure in the Sith hierarchy, but this change was unprecedented.

"I have glimpsed the power of the Eternal Throne," Draconis continued, his voice unwavering. "And I have learned that it can be a tool, not just for the Emperor, but for us as well. The time has come to unite under a common purpose, to show that the Eternal Throne can be trusted to reward our loyalty."

Murmurs of doubt rippled through the assembly, but Draconis' piercing gaze silenced them. He ignited his new golden lightsabers, their blades casting a radiant, golden glow.

"We shall embark on a mission," Draconis declared, his voice resolute. "We will prove our loyalty to the Eternal Throne by eliminating a common enemy, one that threatens us all. And when we return victorious, the galaxy will see that we are a force to be reckoned with."

His followers exchanged determined nods, their doubts gradually giving way to newfound determination. They had always hungered for power, and if Darth Draconis believed that the Eternal Throne could provide it without destroying the Sith Order, they were willing to follow his lead.

As the golden lightsabers were raised in a unified salute, Darth Draconis, clad in his striking white and gold armor, knew that the path ahead would be treacherous, filled with challenges and betrayals. But he was willing to take the risk, to rally the Sith to his cause, and to prove that the Eternal Throne, represented by his resplendent armor and golden lightsabers, could be a source of power for all who dared to embrace it.

With their allegiance declared, Darth Draconis and his Sith followers set off on their perilous journey, their destinies intertwined with the fate of the Eternal Throne, Valkorian, and the galaxy itself.

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