Undisclosed Location, Northeastern Parpaldia Empire, 18th April 1640 CCY
A drone silently flies above the sky. Flying so high, nobody would realize that it is the harbinger, bringing forth something dark. The camera mounted on board points downward, looking for the camps where the slaves kept and black talon is made.
"Serpent-1 to Sword Squadron and Shield Squadron, we have identified the main camp of the fugitives. We can see horse-drawn carriages and more. Estimate 1200 enslaved people, and 400 criminals spread around 1 main camp and 3 sub camps. They have minimal artillery, a small group of wyverns. Those will be our main targets including the barracks. Expect minimal to non air threat once we deal with the wyvern pen. Be advised, the North Eastern side is where intel indicates the production site is. They're marked with IR markers, avoid targeting those buildings, civilians are likely inside. Linking the targets to you, now." – Drone Pilot
"This is Sword-1 Actual. Acknowledged, Serpent-1. Linking tactical data. Begin strike in 5 mikes." – Akira "Sword-1"
"This is Shield-1 Actual. Acknowledged, Serpent-1. Datalink stable. All flights target the fugitives, then we'll remain on station for air support. We'll clear a path for the Parpaldian 1st QRD." – Ranhart "Shield-1"
The 2 squadrons of Strike Wyverns from Air Base Maryy in Qua Toyne soar above the Parpaldian sky. They are here in the first Joint Operation with the Parpaldian Imperial Army to suppress and eliminate the cartels of slavery and Black Talon dealers in the Northeastern region of Parpaldia Empire.
"This is Godmother, begin operation. Pilots of Japan, under the authorization of the Emperor, we grant you the full authority of judges, juries, and executioners. But try to not kill them all in one go. Our soldiers need target practice and joint command needs intel. Good luck and godspeed." – Ianos
"This is Shield-1 Actual. Roger that Godmother. Begin operation. All ship weapon's free. Try to not overlap your target." – Akira
The black Strike Wyverns soar through the sky, approaching their targets with their tails burning. Behind them, a small armada of newly built helicopters with Parpaldian markings are flying low, ferrying a young class of troopers in service of the Parpaldian Imperial Army. Each of them cradles their standard Infantry Automatic Rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm Common Cartridge, completely new weapons that were manufactured by Duro Arsenal from the technology transfer agreement with Japan. They are the new standard weapon of the soldiers within the Alliance. Their eyes are sharp and ready.
The Black Talon production site
"Work faster! You bastards! One flower wasted and you shall have your ration cut!" – Dengric
"Huh... look at them... pitiful... haha... they think the emperor's decree would free them from their chains." – Kareev
The slavedrivers are standing on top of a platform overlooking a warehouse used for the productions of black talons. There... countless slaves are chained. To the tables where they are rolling up the black talon bricks, or to the human powered wheel that spins the mill that grinds the raw flowers. A scene of hellish misery.
The slaves here are forced to work almost nonstop, only allowed a bit of respite for eat and sleep. The food they eat is spiked with that banned substance, chaining them down in much more than just physical.
"So boss... what about those damn Japanese we captured the other day? Those are especially defiant, especially those blue-skinned ones." – Dengric
"Goddamn 'explorer', people with more money and time on their hands than brain. And what's to explore out here, anyway?" – Kareev
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Nihonkoku Shoukan: Beyond
FanfictionAfter 2 major wars against two galactic superpowers, and the Garmillas refugee crisis of 2205, Japan, a part of the Earth Federation, now is seeing true peace. The rebuilding process is happening smoothly, with cooperation between citizens from all...
