The Ivia Empire: The Silent Firmament

The Ivia Empire controls ninety percent of the galaxy’s star regions. After countless alien races were defeated, they were confined to the colonial worlds of Minos and Kriiya, where they have endured long-term oppression and control. Seizing the opportunity, a rebellion of native citizens distributes weapons among the oppressed aliens and incites their hatred against the Empire. Yet the rebels have no concern for the aliens’ survival. They arm them only to serve as vanguard cannon fodder, forcing alien troops to charge the front lines and wear down the Imperial defenders. Joining forces, the two factions seize eighty percent of the territory across both worlds, leaving Lucas and Alec to lead the Imperial Army in defending the remaining twenty percent. Beyond the atmosphere, the orbital fleet stands ready to activate the “Silent Firmament”—a full-spectrum blockade across the star region designed to sever communications between the rebels and the alien vanguard, break the encirclement, and turn the tide of battle.