Forty Years

After growing steadily for forty years, the Black Star Army's territory was already very prosperous, and the number of undeveloped areas was rapidly decreasing. The Sigma Star System in the Garu Star Cluster was the Black Star Army's Flickering World logistics headquarters. It was not open to outsiders.

A cluster of gentle pale-golden energy floated in an area surrounded by many satellite bases like a glowing golden asteroid. It was expanding and shrinking as if it was breathing, sending out rings of light gold energy rhythmically like ripples.

Two figures, one black and one red, hovered near this 'asteroid'. Around them were countless mechanical soldiers that formed a line of defense guarding the area.

"This day has finally come. Aurora has stepped into our territory…" the red figure said softly with a tint of satisfaction and pride. A gentle smile appeared on her usually-cold face.