The Avenging Knight
Zakuul | Zakuul System | Eternal Triumph Bridge
The Eternal Triumph returned to its home like many times before, yet never with finding it occupied. Not since the world was claimed by its oldest descendant had the world seen any foreign power sweep in and try to take hold of the world. And yet, now the standards of the First Order were flying above the Spire. In a most successful and skilled takeover, the forces of the Imperial state had came in and seized the world from its government. Their overlord, the Hegemon, and his forces were recovering from the fall of the Galactic Empire on Iokath and therefore had nothing to send to the support of the defence. Not that it would have mattered as the strike was as sudden as it was proficient.
Aurelian stood on the bridge of his old flagship, watching as the blue-green world and its red trabant laid before him. He had been born here, raised here, fought and bled for this place longer than many people could claim to live. Yet he had made contact with the new rulers, one in particular that he stood and fought with in the days of the New Imperial Order and its Empire. The former Baron of Borosk was an honoured companion and if he fought for the First Order, there was purpose there. The Zakuulan was very keen on supporting purpose, Imperial purpose and cause.
Therefore a meeting was overdue. Aurelian had the willpower and strength to support an imperial state. The First Order had the cause and assets. There was no ill will towards the taking of Zakuul and he had made so clear in his message to Nines, looking forward to a reunion and a renewed vigor for an Empire among the stars.