The search for an ancient fleet of Kytheria

As Kleon and Kerrigan fought, the zombies continued to come. Even with the emperor's extra men they were hard pressed to hold them off. Again and again, unrelenting they came, with only the need to kill.

Weapons fired into the approaching wave. Grenades were tossed, exploding the on rushing bodies, breaking gas in the flood but still they came. Soon the first position was overrun, and they pulled back, using the computer consoles as cover, what little they provided.

Then they were fighting hand to hand, smashing the undead with rifle buts, stabbing with knives, beating back the enemy with makeshift clubs. And still they came and the defenders fought, having no time to think about how long they would last. It wouldn't be long. Hopefully the emperor would win soon and put an end to the madness.

"Enough Kerrigan. This ends here", said Kleon as he plunged his void sword through Kerrigan's chest and sending her to a dimension called helheim. Kleon then turned his attention to the undead... "ENOUGH. THIS ENDS NOW. I AM THE KING OF THE VOID, FOLLOWER OF GOD, AND BROTHER OF PRIMUS, LORD OF ORDER. AND THERE WILL BE PEACE HERE IN THIS DIMENSION", Kleon said in a loud deep voice. He then let out a wave of Order and Void Energy, ending the conflict and bringing control back to the fleet. Then Kleon turned to Aries and everyone else and said, "Everyone good job today. We have control of the ships again. Let us head back to my planet and James can we talk really quick?"

After the battle Doctor Gray made his rounds, patching up the wounded. James had received a nasty cut across his temple which bled profusely. After he got patched up he went to find Kleon.

'You needed to talk?' he asked.

"Yes. I wanted to thank you for your help the last few days with thoughs ships.... I was curious would you want to join my military as a General, and keep in mind I dont ask people that very often. I only ask when I see someone who is trustworthy and is very experienced in leadership or other things. And it will provide a excellent amount of money, full access to the newest technology and my empire's arsenal of ships and weapons and a few other things to that you can choose from. Now you dont have to accept it if you dont want to but to let you know I am not the type of guy to go saying take it or leave it but you can accept this proposal whenever and also I ask nothing in return if you accept this proposal and by the way I am going to give you and your crew access to my arsenal to pick out new gear and such if you want", replied Kleon. Giving James the access code to his personal armory and the empire's arsenal of ships and weapons. The Kleon's wife walked up beside Kleon. Kleon then said, " James I would like you to me my wife and Empress to the Eternal Empire of the Void, Saurinok Mahadri Cuthlion."

James smiled at the empress. 'It's a pleasure to meet you your highness,' he said. Then turning his attention back to the emperor he said, 'I appreciate the offer, but I already served seventeen years in the Terran Navy and all that got me was branded a traitor. But if you ever need me again, well you know how to get hold of me.' James smiled and then added, 'As long as you keep paying me, of course.'

And then he gathered up his crew and prepared to return to the Valkyrie.

"Branded a traiter.... that doesn't sound right James. And I will keep paying you. I will let you know if I got anymore jobs James", replied Kleon with a puzzled look. Kleon then told Icewing, "General. I will need to talk to you and Aries later."

With a final farewell James and his crew headed back over to the Valkyrie Reborn. Wealthier than they'd been in the last couple months. He planned on taking the emperor up on his offer of upgrading the ship, but for now he was eager to get back underway. With a final farewell to the emperor over the comms, the Valkyrie rushed away into hyperspace, headed for new adventures.

Kleon then turned to Icewing, Aries, and his wife and walked back into the palace that he lived in with his wife, son, and general while the Kytherian fleet was put into the ship yards of Kerianthe.