New Heroes, Another Ultimatum

The **Newer Generation** of heroes lead by Fiona Vance are far more ready to face the biggest fight of their lives. This is time for them to be true legends, much like the former G/NEX itself. Thankfully, it is not as violent or brutal as the entire *PROJECT-G/NEX War* many years ago, that has traumatized nevanity. But still, it is violent.

As the Legionnaires fight the biggest war of the new era, three things concern them, one is that Madeleine refused to rejoin their ranks and chose to protect her home as a tribe leader, second is that the renegades has picked up where the S.O.L.A.C.E have ultimately failed and Yellowjacket Wolf's attempts on reviving PROJECT ANNIHILATOR into LORD ANNIHILATOR.

This is the time for legends, should the Legion prevail, they will crush their enemies forever. But they are not alone, the Iceborn tribe known as Clemirosan has decided to assist, whilst the Panamoan military sent an invasion force to help the Legionnaires repel the opposition.

## History

### The Calm Before the Storm

Every war has a calm before the storm. No matter the time, they all experience a halt before it grows far worse.

#### Legionnaires' Preparations

While the rest of Nexonia Prime has experienced a calm before the storm, the NEW/G's reformation have solidified the planet's security against powerful enemies. Moreover, the inconspicuous location of their new base proved to be effective against the renegades, whom lost their base in the Northern lands are scattered in great numbers. Eion Brightblast uses the opportunity to clear the nation of Heliga from all threats, while the legionnaires plan their next move in case of future operations in the war.

Madeleine Clemirosa's refusal or re-enlistment has successfully created a massive skill gap, allowing REX-ARCHIBALD and Gwyneth Forgesteel to train their legionnaires with maximum efficiency and to transcend the limitations of their own skills or abilities. Fiona is aware that she killed Archibald's little sister many years ago, but it is best for her not tell him, knowing the fact that it will leave their Legion in turmoil and ruin.

#### Two Renegades in Custody

Meanwhile, in Avarshi, the Clemirosans have apprehended two renegades, Bloodlust and Nightfall. They are treated kindly, contrary to their expectations, and are placed under the protection of the Warmother, Madeleine. The Clemirosans questioned Madeleine's decision to capture them rather than kill them to end their pain, to which the Warmother responded that she would change them rather than waste their lives. Through Bloodlust's eavesdropping, the two renegades heard the conversation, allowing them to reflect on everything they have done as renegades and want to change for the better.

Nightfall notices that, despite being shot with an arrow by Lunar Frost, she was not killed, but rather taken into the Clemirosan territory on custody. Bloodlust is aware of it, but demands to know her true identity. The latter continued to deny, to which she then exposes her own, Alissandre. Nightfall finally relents, explaining that as an assassin for Monterisso, she had several names, but her original one is Adrianne.

They spent their lives on the territory as normal. Instead of going around killing people, Madeleine actually encouraged them to use their skills to train their younger warriors. Nightfall confronts Madeleine regarding Dark Python's death, to which she simply replied that she buried him nearby, whilst she revealed her real name to be Adrianne. After a brief but intense conversation, Alissandre pulls Madeleine to the corner, leaving the Warmother dumbfounded, and the tribe's warriors looking in disbelief before the two disappeared. Adrianne assumes that the two has a long history.

Alissandre has undoubtedly pushed Madeleine into a corner, teasing her for being so busy when she could take a break and embrace her. Madeleine then asks her what she had in mind, to which she pins her to the wall and kisses her neck, rendering Madeleine powerless to refuse. Alissandre clearly desired this opportunity to finally commit Madeleine to their intimate connection. When tribal members became curious about her whereabouts, Madeleine merely shrugged and indicated that she is alright and having a private "conversation", after which they stopped questioning her from the distance. The Warmother then flips the tables by using her might to pin Bloodlust to the wall, after which they both kissed.

After the entire intercourse happened, without having to strip all their clothes, Madeleine reminds Alissandre that she should not interfere or distract her from her duty as a Warmother. Alissandre counteracts her statement, stating that she only became a Warmother because she gave her the company to cope with loss of Ashe and from that onwards, she did it all by herself. The Warmother relents from saying anything, knowing that Alissandre is responsible for keeping her sane at the loss of her parents, and all the great things Madeleine did this all through herself was due to Alissandre's support.

Adrianne has had enough of having no interactions and demands to know what is going on, which Madeleine initiates. Alissandre verifies that the renegades are still waiting for them out there. The tribe's current main base, it turns out, is about a kilometre away from a suspicious location, which Adrianne explains is due to a secret base, identical to the Inner Haven.

### Preluding the Finale

#### Renegade Perspective

As Phantom Wolf has now joined them after S.O.L.A.C.E has fallen without him doing anything to save its leader, SCODOK, the Corporate Renegades have spent what is left of their Aether for heavy weaponry. The renegades have now stepped outside their facility, firing sniper rifles at the neighbouring Clemirosan base, indicating that they are in the same location in Frostvile, and the distance between their territory is more or less than two kilometres. Salazar, hating the fact that the tribe's warriors are on high alert despite their earlier triumph, tells them to hold their fire. This order was effective since merely shooting any member or the Warmother herself would result in disaster.

#### Legion Perspective

The NEW/G now returns to Avarshi as they all intend to settle their rivalry with the renegades once and for all. Fiona Vance then lets the others pick their targets, while she intends to face anyone that stands in their way, the only problem is, the renegades' secret base is not yet discovered by their own, though they are certain to see them patrolling the same, suspicious location. Having grown used to the environment, they will never let the cold disturb their mission, nor does the renegades, their sworn enemies.

#### Clemirosan Perspective

Like stated above, Madeleine is on high alert as she saw the renegades. Knowing that her head will be blown off if she stands in the open hill long enough. After having an intercourse with Alissandre, Adrianne joins them, stating that she wanted to accept the Warmother's offer to change her life, as now she picks up a sniper rifle, with Alissandre serving as her spotter, all while the Clemirosans scramble in formation as they ready their defences.

#### Panamoan Perspective

Frederick Parangosky has ordered another invasion force to Avarshi to flush out the renegades once and for all, knowing that they are deceiving the free world with their low numbers, when in reality, their secret base houses lots of weaponry and cloned mercenaries that are trained to kill. This was due to Iron Man's tip, which was quickly verified and they are able to assist their own special ops operatives that are covertly operating in the Northern lands, which was kept secret and was unsanctioned prior.

The Panamoan Army has failed to deploy as intended after a few disasters, but they can move 5000 troops and 300 vehicles after clearing the problems. The Marine Corpse quickly followed, comfortably crossing the freezing lands despite the constant threat of avalanches and snow storms, which they employed to maximise the efficacy of their camouflage. The renegades who crossed their paths were apparently shot for dead as they attempted to expose their position.

#### World Perspective

The free world viewed their new war as "determining their future," as the legionnaires and renegades have repeatedly fought each other for two different reasons, such as the legionnaires are heroes fighting to protect the people and their planet, whereas the renegades are hellbent on causing a rampage in the hopes of restoring PROJECT, the megacorporation that terrorised the planet two years ago. As the nevanity refuses to suffer another lifetime under the control of a powerful regime, they sought to support the NEW/G in every way possible, including campaigns, rallies, military assistance, and even the use of media, knowing that their heroes require every bit of assistance that they will need.

The Aryans tried to intervene, but the Panamoans came first. Too late for the showboating, royal country.

### Salazar's True Power

Awaiting Nightfall's shot, Brienne CRIMSONITE keeps her sword aimed at the sky, knowing that the renegades deserved JUDGEMENT for all their wrongdoings, as they sought to restore PROJECT through the use of mindless violence. As Nightfall decided to help the Clemirosans, she fired the first shot and it blew Sinister Teeth's head off clean, which she follows up with JUDGEMENT, blasting the renegades from their position despite their use of energy shields, forcing them to disperse, while Salazar Progektö is adamant and ordered every vehicle to deploy outside their base.

#### Full-Scale War

Salazar Progektö and Templar Vanguard later realised that Bloodlust and Nightfall have defected and are sided with the Clemirosans, evident with the sight of Madeleine herself. Undeterred, Vanguard orders them to capture her daughter instead, knowing that he values her like his undying loyalty for the renegades. It is clear that the renegades are fighting the Clemirosans, Panamoan military and the Legion at the same time, declaring that it is the time to unleash their true power to define the odds of a far more powerful threat.

The Ultimate power of the Corporate Renegades eventually stunned the free world. That is due to having an infinite supply of cloned mercenaries, as well as hundreds of tanks, armoured vehicles, mechs, aircraft, and even a whole dropship, all to eliminate their opponents once and for all, so that their goals can finally come into the light. While they continue to unleash their power on their foes, the Legionnaires, the Clemirosans, and the Panamoan military, one thing is certain: this is the biggest battle of the war in the new period. The forces of good have eventually fought against the new evil despite their overwhelming numbers, and the fact that it takes place on Avarshi makes it considerably worse than anyone could have imagined.

#### Turning the Tide

However, as the conflict intensifies, the Renegades are suffering an increasing number of losses. The Clemirosans have died in small numbers, while the Panamoan military brutally beats the renegades into submission. The Legion, on the other hand, has decided to take the large problem into their own hands, with Fiona displaying her skill to cut through their ranks quickly, while the rest have been successful. REX-ARCHIBALD notably prevented the renegades from deploying additional forces by destroying one of their hangars through JUSTICE, effectively eliminating their chances of defeating their combined forces, while the Clemirosans, led by Madeleine, have begun to encircle the renegades, preventing any escape.

The Renegades' mechanical firepower has later dwindled when Mimeographer deliberately shut them down, and he proceeds to join the chaos. He fights the Warmother after the Reaper was taken down, which the mercenary narrowly won after stabbing her to the abdomen that forced her to retreat alongside Bloodlust and Nightfall's helping hands. Vanguard sees this and quickly sought to shoot Nightfall, only to be knocked the defector after firing a bullet to his mask that effectively knocked him out with a concussion, as it is bullet resistant. Fiona then sees the wounded Warmother and quickly approaches her, but the tribe stops her, asking her to focus on the mission, as they are all attempting to heal her. Gwyneth was also able to witness this and vows to kill every single renegade.

Salazar's power was unmatched, but he is then surrounded after most of the renegades have been killed. Vanguard however, was taken away by the Legionnaires per Bloodlust's suggestion, not wanting her father to die. It is clear that the couple's agreement has worked well, earning the ire of Fiona herself, in disbelief that Madeleine has an intimate relationship with the traitor, Alissandre. Fiona also witnessed Alissandre taking care of Madeleine, even hearing the words of encouragement to keep the Warmother alive.

### Fiona v Phantom

Before Fiona Vance can attack Salazar again, she is halted by Phantom Wolf, who purposefully aimed his shot inches away from Fiona's boot. Phantom Wolf declares that this combat would resolve everything, and Fiona realises that he is the companion of the PROJECT soldier known as INTERCEPTOR-409, who became enraged after killing the former. Vance cautions him that he is no match for her, but the ambitious soldier ignores her weapon and immediately takes out a very familiar weapon: SHADOW's blades, one placed on his left wrist and the other a sword. He then takes off his helmet and shows his face, ending his words by confirming that his face is the last thing she'll ever see before her death. From that, they started a duel and it was unexpected.

Fiona was caught off guard by Phantom Wolf using SHADOW's blades, evading every un-blockable move, as her Legion uniform has minimal to no armour at all, which puts her at a very severe disadvantage. She only won the fight by finally killing the Phantom Wolf by stabbing him to the head, piercing the visor and his body drops down. As the three factions surround Salazar himself who refused to surrender after shooting one Panamoan soldier, Fiona decides to challenge him.

### Salazar's Clear End

Salazar then challenged the Legionnaires to a fight, and his newfound Aether power enabled him to equal the veteran warriors, killing Gwyneth by stabbing her in the stomach with her own sword. He also defeated Spartacus by hitting him hard with his left arm, fracturing his jaw and knocking him out. Later, he breaks Benjamin's arm and is ready to tear it from his body when Fiona intervenes and promptly begs a rematch, which the renegade leader agrees to. Fiona was clearly more prepared to confront the leader, fighting him despite Salazar proving to be a match for her, using his left arm to keep her blade from slashing his flesh. It is clear that the Clemirosans, the Legionnaires and the Panamoan military are there to interfere in every way possible, but Fiona asks them not to interrupt a duel.

After a bloody and physical fight, Fiona defeats Salazar by stabbing him thrice in the chest, and leaves him for dead. She proclaims that they achieved victory, which they all rejoiced in unison.

### Men of Iron

Mimeographer later caused some trouble by picking up Salazar after the forces of good have seemingly left, proclaiming that he has a last ditch effort to demoralise them. Salazar then admits that they have failed, and their hope, Phantom Wolf, has been killed. He points out that despite the soldier's demise, he is successful on bringing ANNIHILATOR back from the ashes, and will soon rampage. Without further ado, he puts on his own Iron Man Armour, codenamed "Dark Iron". He has killed a few Clemirosans and destroys a few tanks, but Iron Man quickly tells the three factions to leave as he brought the imposter armour-wearing individual into the secret base, plunging both inside the underground complex.

Both Iron Man and the Dark Iron have fought, demonstrating their armour's capabilties. However, Mimeographer got the upper hand, proclaiming that Michael is predictable. The fight later gains some knowledge to their media, much to their embarrassment, to which Iron Man blasts the camera drones out of commission. Iron Man later wins a fight by using a counter electro-shock to disable Dark Iron's armour and put him out of misery. He then emerges on top of the ruined renegade headquarters holding the useless stolen armour, asking for all photographs, confirming Mimeographer's demise.

Unknown to nevanity, he saw something ominous.

### The Truth

While the planet is unaware of it, all of these events have transpired owing to a thief named Ezreal. He is currently on the run from the Legionnaires, chasing him tirelessly around the planet. In the contrary, Clemirosans are living in tranquility as Madeleine has proved herself to be an effective leader. It is clear that Alissandre has been accepted by the Iceborns as their citizen, and her relationship with Madeleine blossomed, even going so far to demand a marriage. However, the free world is still on alert from all threats, suspending all holidays and events for the time being, due to one unknown, but clearly dark truth that lies below.

LORD ANNIHILATOR, is coming.

## Future Threat

*Main article: True Ultimatum*

Salazar Progektö's aspirations of resurrecting the megacorporation may come true when LORD ANNIHILATOR arrives to cement his rule over nevanity. Contrary to his expectations, the tyrant did not execute the surviving renegades, including himself, but instead became a part of his link through in secret, knowing that nevanity has been on high alert against the renegades since they scored their victory over them. Ezreal "Troublemaker" Francis is revealed to have been observing all of the fights throughout the war all along. He is looking forward to the tyrant on slaughtering the Legionnaires to redeem himself after his alleged death three years ago. To ensure the safety of the inhabitants, the planet has suspended all subsequent holidays, events, and tours from public figures.

Another horrible phenomenon occurred in Avarshi. Right after the renegades' destruction, PROJECT GLADYS has amassed an army of Frost Seekers that defected from Madeleine's unified tribes, and an evil warrior, calling himself the Wrathful Arrow; has started a bloody path to shame a certain population of the Iceborns, particularly the Clemirosans. He did humiliate them by harnessing the bow of True Ice, allowing him to become a false bearer of the bow, and Madeleine soon became aware to it. After that, almost no one has ever heard of Wrathful Arrow after the disgraceful event that saw an evil madman take the power of True Ice, in the form of a bow. He was clearly destined to end the Clemirosans.

Moreover, OMAR-CONSTRUCT has went off grid for a while and becomes involved in a Proxy war that launched an incident known as "Lost Light", a war between MERCS and the Gucci Intermittent, which are all fighting for territories in the Western Hemisphere, through the use of specialised combat through advanced weapons and abilities.

An angel has descended from Heaven to deal with LORD ANNIHILATOR, after eons of rivalry that caused a war on the heavenly skies, causing her to come into the aide of nevanity through her divine powers and combat ability, with an advanced armour to enact her victory against her nemesis.

## Cast

*New Heroes, Another Ultimatum* encompasses the ensemble of Dawn of Era: An Uprising's main cast, and the supporting characters. However, what appealed the most is the unexpected return of LORD ANNIHILATOR, now filled with vengeance and has managed to reacquire control over the Digital Realm, having grown with far more immeasurable power, owing to Yellowjacket Wolf's revival of him as his bodies are found in the Sublevel 19A.

The final battle of the war is seen through the eyes of two Valenthians, Brienne and Archibald. This signifies veterans from a bygone past who have returned in the distant future to exterminate the forces of evil, as real warriors always do. All of these incidents, however, are the result of a single offender, and it is not the renegades. A extremely elusive thief, a young guy who produced a schism in their timelines, which explains the NEW/G's implausibly quick expansion and the planet's ability to move on from a traumatic age.

Not to mention, Frazier Lashley got arrested, ending his future schemes, and putting his past murders into justice, as he was ordered for execution.

### Main Cast

* Brienne CRIMSONITE
* REX-ARCHIBALD
* Skullface
* Fiona Vance
* Yellowjacket Wolf †
* Mimeographer †

### Recurring Cast

* Lunar Frost
* Bloodlust
* Gwyneth Forgesteel †
* NEXTECH Man
* Spartacus Brightspear
* Obsidian Rush (Captured)
* Henry Prescott (Status Unknown)
* Lidia Dionizy Napieralski (Status Unknown)
* Amanda Norcross (Status Unknown)
* Iron Man
* Salazar Progektö (Status Unknown)
* Templar Vanguard (Captured)
* Nightfall
* Reaper †
* Iron Man
* Frazier Lashley †

### Newcomers

* PROJECT GLADYS
* Wrathful Arrow
* LORD ANNIHILATOR
* Ezreal "Troublemaker" Francis
* Meta Evangeline

## Trivia

### General

* The Ultimatum is LORD ANNIHILATOR's unexpected return. However, Meta Evangeline emerged to destroy him for good. Stay tuned.
* All the events that transpired in *Bygone: The Uprising* is due to Ezreal's meddling with the timeline, explaining the extremely fast pace of the new era.
* The lack of Lunar Frost in their ranks has effectively gave the legionnaires a massive skill gap, to the point of training everyone extensively, owing to Archibald.
* Bloodlust effectively redeemed herself, while Nightfall chose to live a peaceful life in Frostvile.
* Yellowjacket Wolf, now the Phantom Wolf; Having changed allegiances, becomes the planet's most wanted man.
* How does Madeleine maintain a relationship with Alissandre and perform her duties as a Warmother is still debatable. But it is logical to assume that she can balance life and work, like her mother, Ashe.
* The Aryans have deployed a spec ops team to investigate the aftermath, finding a truckload of valuable intel in the ruined renegade headquarters and the entire battlefield.
* Madeleine became aware of Wrathful Arrow as soon as he received his own bow of True Ice, keeping tabs on his strengths and weaknesses.

### Developmental Notes

* This chapter was a conclusion to the new war.
* Fiona became a sensational warrior again after proving herself to redeem the Legion owing to the disastrous efforts in *Anti-Corporations*.
* Mimeographer's death was originally supposed to be at the hands of Fiona Vance.
* Skullface's demise took place a few days after the end of the new war.
* The Stryke Blast Initiative was founded right in this part of the war. They have been the fastest expanding military force in the entire history of Nexonia Prime.