Empire-building Stories

In the world of Malterra exists eldritch abominations that corrupt the lands and the soul of an individual. Species endlessly compete with each other for resources, often erupting multiple wars. Though one race stands out. The Human race. 'Bickering upstarts' is what the ancient races describe them. Internal warring and backstabbing are in the DNA of humanity. Through inexplicable means, one man must shoulder the burden to unite humanity under one flag, one Emperor and one... Democracy?

In the distant future, where mega-structures are rampant, where corporations fight over entire star sectors, where Hyper-Advanced AI are common place. The Hoshi Corporation is locked into a war it cannot win. The elites and executives in charge of the corporation cower behind doors in order to avoid a war they started. The AI council in charge of the Hoshi Corporation's operations, seeing the incompetency of the corporation's leaders, launch a coup. Betting all of their hands on leaving the milky way for good, the AI of the Hoshi corporation make one final effort to escape through a Hyper Gateway...