THE META 3--- GREAT GALACTIC WAR

## Prologue

The Galaxy had experienced many years of relative peace. Sure there were problems like crime, disease, minor wars, rebellions, and the like, however no major wars had taken place in many years.

The crime boss known as The Echarie had more or less taken over control of the criminal underworld (In the Meta 2) and had established a powerful base of operations. He still had one main enemy, the former crime boss Morellie.

Several new nations were established or reestablished. Nations like- Los Lobos, Brewtan, and Zashana.

The Galaxy as a whole was content, and sluggish. But there were powerful forces inside that were working hard for change and expansion. It was a volatile combination that would forever change the galaxy.

### The Diadochi Alliance

To understand what happened in the Meta 3, one must understand the Diadochi Alliance. The Empire of Shandúcha has never, in its entire history, stopped trying to grow in strength and demonstrate that in the Galactic Stage. The Nation of Bastion, born out of ROMAN, is nominally based around a defensive doctrine, however the Grand Administrator, Sal Ochoa, saw the need to expand the defensive walls of his nation. These two nations had always been close, and cooperated regularly, so it was no surprise when they formalized their relationship with a Written Alliance.

This would not be of note, were it not for the secret terms of the Alliance. The secret terms detailed the plan of acquiring subservant nations as protectorates and using their resources to finance a conquest of all remaining nations.

#### Protectorates and Subjugated States

Both Shandúcha and Bastion applied their diplomatic strengths and each managed to acquire 2 Protectorate or Subjugated States. Shanducha brought Voh Tarra first and then the Kingdom of Zashana into the greater Empire. Bastion lay claim to Fortuna and then Baton.

These 4 Nations willingly signed treaties giving their overlords massive economic, political and military concessions in exchange for protection. The protectorates were nominally brought into the Diadochi Alliance, but with fewer rights and abilities when compared with the 2 Dominating Powers. These concessions and alliances made Bastion and Shandúcha the most powerful nations in the galaxy, and it was all done without bloodshed and with willing support from the subjugated states.

Another alliance brought the Daqharie on to the side of The Diadochi. Though not a Protectorate, the Daqharie were viewed as little more than a subservant puppet by the Dual power.

These alliances more than anything else made the Galactic War not only possible but a certainty. Although the Galaxy had been warned, with the Crisis of Operation Red Lighting, the flaunting of new power by Shanduch and Bastion, and also by an interview from Okain News, but no one listened. No one took heed. "The Galaxy is begging to be taken."-- Emperor Sencara.

## Plans

Shandúchan General Belisarius Hadropsey maneuvered his War Plan into the hands of the Emperor, and was given full support. His plan was adopted by the Alliance. Name-- Opperation Red Falcata.

However in the days leading up to the beginning of the Operation a new ally was APPROACHED-- Los Lobos. Los Lobos agreed to the condition of silence, and was admitted to the war planning. LL quickly used this access to learn the plan, and began approaching the nations selected for invasion.

(This was perhaps the best and most intense part of the game. The Allies assumed they would have complete surprise, but now several nations knew the order of battle! We didnt know at the time that the nations contacted were un moved, and the idea of resistance collapsed even before all the nations could be contacted. The allies however had to change their plan completely.)

General Belisarius worked around the clock to prepare a new plan, with other generals. The plan was finished in time for the scheduled start of the Operation. Even so, the nations leaders were very nervous about the coming war, and the potential armed resistance.

The lapse in secrecy also deeply hurt the pride and standing of Shanducha and Bastion, since it was mostly their fault. Many wondered if the 2 nations had the smarts to take over and hold on to the conquest.

The new plan was a dangerous one. Bastion and several other nations believed that Fortuna and Baton should conquer Tsukonia, and that Shandúcha should join Bastion in taking HRE. But Shandúcha had long wanted to conquer Tsukonia, since the days when only the USA map was used, and yet had never been able. National honor demanded it be taken by Shandúcha, and not protectorates of an ally.

So Shandúcha would risk it all. Leaving the Empire completely undefended, except for 1 army on each planet, the Emperor led the fleet to Tsukonian Space. If any of the enemy nations had tried to invade the Empire, they surely would have succeeded.

## Nations and Territories

The Nations that "fought" in the war Include-- Shanducah, Bastion, HRE, Voh Tarra, Zashana, Baton, Fortuna, Deqharie, Tsukonia, RNP, and Brewtan.

The other states refused to have any part in the battle, for good or evil. Because of this passive stance they came to be referred to as Territories. Territories, not Nations, because they held no sway on events.

## War

Finally the moment had come. The great nations sent their fleets and armies into action.

First to move was of course Shandúcha. Rushing a fleet, Commanded by the Emperor Himself, to Tsukonia they reached before Baton who had come to help in the conquest. They found Tsukonia with no defenses, and the System was quickly surrendered to the attackers.

Second, Baton, Fortuna, and Deqharie pooled their forces and moved against HRE as soon as their fleets could be brought together. The HRE would be the only system to resist the Alliance. However the resources and brilliance of the Diadochi proved too much. The system eventually fell.

Flush with victory Shandúcha then split its fleet into 2 parts. 1 part going with Voh Tarra and Zashana to invade Brewtan and 1 part going with Baton to invade RNP. Both systems surrendered without a fight.

Brewtan managed to make a deal, giving the system to the Allies, but only after getting a treaty saying the allies would return the System if and when the King of Brewtan was able to return to govern. Shandúcha is confident that if the King returns, his indipendant rule will not last long.

Just like that, the free Galaxy fell to The Alliance, or rather fell to Shandúcha and Bastion. It was an unparaled Sucess.

Shandúcha became almost delirious with joy. Taking 3 systems without a fight, and helping to take a 4th!! It was unheard of! What's more they had taken almost no casualties. Never had anyone been so successful.

## Battle in HRE

### Space Battle

The Battle for the HRE system was long and bloody. They had substantial resources,a massive navy, and large army. The forces of Bastion, Fortuna, and Deqharie were superior in Battleships and Frigates, but HRE had superiority of Bombers and Fighters.

Both sides fought well, and many ships were destroyed. At one Point HRE tried to escape with its Doughnut planet, and destroyed an allied Frigate in the process. However this epic escape attempt was not successful. Eventually Bastion won the Space Battle

#### Ground Battle

All the Allied nations sent troops to try to break the Hold of the HRE on the ground. Bastion Directed the Allies, and Shandúan Emperor Sencara also Joined the Battle.

Sencara invited the HRE leadership to a Ceremonial Drink of Equals before the battle. A sign of honor. The HRE had fought well and earned the Respect of Shanducha.

And HRE fought well to the end. For the entire battle they had extreme sucess against the numerically superior Allies. Each and every soldier and every mech fought valiantly and do the end. Their leaders distinguished themselves, and many poems and songs were written in their honor. Each received a proper and honorable burial after the Allies won, and conquered the system. But the losses were high.

Below is the final transmission sent acrosst the galaxy from the defending forces. It is unknown what its purpose was.

Assignation of Morellie