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The Supreme Commander

In the distant future, humanity has expanded its reach beyond Earth and established a galactic civilization. Interstellar travel and advanced technology have become commonplace, ushering in an era of remarkable progress and discovery. However, with the vastness of space comes the inevitable encounter with other intelligent species, some of whom prove to be hostile. "The Supreme Commander" follows the journey of Lieutenant Ethan Khane, a skilled and ambitious officer in the Earth Federation Forces. Ethan's life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes the sole survivor of a devastating ambush orchestrated by a mysterious alien civilization known as the Vortans. Severely injured, he is left in a coma for two long years. When Ethan finally awakens, he finds himself in a world vastly different from the one he remembers. Earth has become a thriving metropolis, linked seamlessly with other habitable planets through an intricate network of warp gates and space stations.

JadeTalon458 · Ficção Científica
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Negotiation III

In the orbit of Gaia, in the Flagship of the Third Legion Army of the Vortans.

"Commander, we have received the latest intelligence from the fifteen warships we sent out concerning the Prince."

"What is it? Spit it!" Fisk said anxiously.

"Yes! The fifteen warships encountered a human fleet during the mission. The human fleet sent a message saying that the Prince is in their hands and asked us to send someone to the designated coordinates to negotiate."

Fisk sighed in relief, sitting down on the commander's seat.

"It's good to know that the Prince is there, but this will be very troublesome. What kind of request humans will make? One doesn't even need to guess to know, it must be for us to exit the milky way!"

Fisk frowned, this was troublesome.

And judging from the actions of the human side, they should already know the important status of the Fifth Prince.

Therefore, in the negotiations, humans will hold this point and make the most of it. The greatest possibility of what their requirements would be to make them withdraw.

"Adjutant, where is the Fourth Legion?" Fisk asked

"Commander, with the last report, they have just retreated from the front of the Lyon Alliance. To reach our side, they need to pass seven Star Paths, and five space jumps to reach the milky way and that will take at least five years" the Adjutant responded.

"five years? Alright, you arrange a frigate, I will negotiate with the humans personally."

"Commander, wouldn't it be too risky for you to go personally?"

"Do you think that I am just going alone? There's a team following in the distance. Moreover, I don't think that humans would kill someone when they are trying to negotiate."

"Yes, Commander, I will arrange it now!"

.....

Asteroid belt, Area B-569, Vortans fleet.

"Commander, we got a call back from Gaia Base!"

"Read it!"

"The Commander-in-chief Fisk will preside over the negotiation in twenty-four hours, but no one is allowed to reveal his identity and pass this information to the humans".

"Request for a video call with the other party!" the commander ordered after hearing the message sent from the base camp.

"Copy that!"

Inside the flagship of the 1st Mixed Fleet 'Breaking Dawn'.

"Commander, the other party wants a video call!"

"Connect it!" Ethan replied.

"Yes!"

Soon, a virtual screen lit up in front of the captain's seat, and a Vortan appeared.

"I am the representative of the Vortans, belonging to the Third Army Legion!"

"Speak, did your Base Camp respond to our request?"

The Vortan is very dissatisfied with Ethan's attitude. But he still needs to report the decisions of their side.

Moreover, the current situation is against them, so he doesn't dare to flare up.

"The Base Camp has dispatched negotiators and they will arrive here in twenty-four hours. How do you plan to arrange the negotiation location?"

"Simple, we brought the materials. We'll set up a simple space station here in a few hours. At that time, the two sides can only use a shuttle ship to send up to 6 people to participate in the negotiation."

"Yes, but after you build the space station, we need to check if there is a threat."

"No problem, but I must check with our personnel if they also agree."

"Okay, I agree."

" I'll notify you when we're ready!"

Ethan then cut off the call.

"Go and arrange for the simple space station to be assembled!" He ordered Adjutant Chen.

"Yes, on it!" she immediately busied herself.

With the assistance of nanotechnology, a few hours later, a temporary space station was built, and even an artificial gravity device was installed.

After the completion of the temporary space station, several Vortans came into the space station accompanied by the fleet personnel to check the inside to make sure there was no danger.

....

In an inconspicuous corner of the asteroid belt.

"Mastermind, we manage to hack into the communication signal between both parties. According to the information, the negotiation will start in the next twenty-four hours" a hooded agent reported.

"They're quite faster than I imagine. Immediately contact our agents to get ready to take action"

"Yes!".

"And no failure is allowed," The Mastermind said while walking away.

"Yes Sir!" the hooded agent began to type away at the holographic screen.

.....

Twenty-four hours later, a medium-sized fleet of the Vortans arrived. Of course, Fisk did not use his huge warship when he came here and just took a Cruiser.

At this moment, he has taken off his commander's uniform and put on the uniform of a civil official.

"How is the temporary negotiation venue that they've set up?" Fisk asked.

"Reporting, Commander-in-chief, after the construction, we arranged for people to check the inside and out of the station to ensure safety."

"Okay then, let's go!" he said.

After He finished speaking, he glanced at the five negotiators on the side, and then they set out.

About five minutes later, the shuttle ships of both sides arrived at the space station.

The six people on the side of the Vortans are Fisk, now disguised as a civil official, and five others.

On the Federal side is the team led by Evan Rochester and Ethan.

....

On the flagship of the 1st Mixed fleet.

Ethan was pacing back and forth, feeling uneasy.

"Adjutant Chen, something doesn't feel right"

"What is the problem, Commander?" Chen Xue asked.

"Draw another plan in case this one fell through"

"Yes Commander"

'I just hope my intuition is wrong' Ethan thought while looking at the vast space from the observation window.