Coronation

The terrace was far above the sea of tents, but the Scalqa's cries reached the sky, filling it with loud excitement. Those aliens understood war and respected Khan. He couldn't have provided them with a better combination.

Still, faith needed fuel, and Khan couldn't only feed the Scalqa with mysterious events. He had to show them something they would instantly recognize, and the vast doors behind him opened to move to that phase.

Four tall figures crossed the door, stepping onto the terrace and approaching its edge. The scanners showed their appearance to the whole city, quieting down the cries. Rok-Go, Kru-Zi, Ni-Kri, and another Scalqa leader took their place behind Khan, with only the former reaching for him.

Both of Rok-Go's hands were busy. One held his cane while the other wielded an iconic bone cup. The screens didn't show it, but the audience understood what the glass contained.