Sochi was a tropical world full of beaches and jungles. It was considered to be one of the most beautiful planets of the core filled with diverse flora and fauna. However even it did not escape the wrath of the Crimson Empire. The imperials began their occupation of the planet. There was little resistance there to oppose them. Every major city was easily conquered and everything seemed to be going according to the Empress’s plans. Another characteristic of the planet that made it so desirable for the imperials was the large quantity of ex-imperial veterans that took refuge on this lush world. Several war heroes and legends of the imperial army have “retired” with the locals while enjoying the peaceful life of fishing, hunting and enjoying the company of the local women. The Empress’s scouts have contacted her about the locations of ex-soldiers and she has decided to enlist them to serve her Empire once more.
Reaching out to Moff Ashlon she briefs him in on the refuge locations. Ashlon’s task here was rather complex, he couldn’t force them into service again, he had to “persuade” them to serve the empress. Here Ashlon’s inner conflict regarding his loyalty to the Consortium began to arise. He knew that the Consortium could benefit greatly from such experienced fighters however he quickly remembered Valtros’s orders, “to serve the Empress and accomplish her goals, as where her goals lie, the consortium’s are too”. With his mind at ease Ashlon took a couple of troopers and headed towards the location of the veteran’s camp. Upon arrival he was astonished with the beautiful and grand bridges that rose to the sky above the river of this rainforest. Under this bridge he found a nice little oasis where a big camp was set up. It was so peaceful and beautiful that a thought of retiring himself even crossed his mind. He stood there and waited for the veterans to wake up so that he can enlist them to fight for the Empire once more.
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