It begins
CRONOS SYSTEM
Several million ships exited hyperspace at once.
The Orc landing fleet had arrived!
There were over six and a half million landing ships—that is, an invasion force of six hundred and fifty million soldiers.
Unlike warships, which were very expensive to manufacture, landing ships were far more basic. They were made up of only landing engines, and so were escorted by a warship which allowed them to move safely through both realspace and hyperspace.
The Orc Empire had managed to assemble a fleet of a thousand warships in such a short time! This was perhaps the most impressive detail of all. Not only would this force protect their landing fleet, but would also provide them with vital air support.
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CRONOS I
Marshall Androf was in his bunker, along with the rest of his staff, when radar sensors beeped an alarm signaling the Orc fleet's presence!
"It begins," he muttered. "Inform the Chancellor immediately that the battle for Cronos I has begun."