Invasion – Chapter 10

To the Last When it was all said and done, one of those super weapons had made it. Their impressive power had become their undoing. The capacity to inflict so much violence at once saw two of the war machines go down moments after breaking through the enemy lines. Humanity had salvaged what they couldContinue reading “Invasion – Chapter 10”

Invasion – Chapter 8

The Last Mercenaries It’s not really the right word since no one was technically paying them. Somehow the name got tossed out there and it seemed to stick rather quickly. Really they were more of a roaming band. Somewhere after the news of Mandahar, several thousands of soldiers struck out to take the fight backContinue reading “Invasion – Chapter 8”

Invasion – Chapter 7 – Egypt

Often times the history of our species can become rather muddled. Events seem to overlap and I myself can get them confused if I’m not paying attention. I saw the look in your eye the first time I mentioned Egypt. That quizzical yet confident look. Well done! Your researching hasn’t led you astray. I’m guessingContinue reading “Invasion – Chapter 7 – Egypt”

Invasion – Chapter 6

Mandahar When the final beast was felled at Iridina a proverbial shockwave ripped through both parties. For the briefest of moments, humanity began to hope again. The species let out a collective breath, a victory at last. You could call Egypt a win, but many considered that a technicality despite what the messages said. TheContinue reading “Invasion – Chapter 6”

Invasion – Chapter 5 – Iridina

If I haven’t made it clear to you yet just how overwhelming this opposing force was, millions of humans were savagely ripped from existence within those first few weeks. Even though the events of “The Night” had seen humanity leave darkness with means capable of defending itself, it appeared as if any preparation had notContinue reading “Invasion – Chapter 5 – Iridina”

Invasion – Chapter 3 – Verdana

If there was ever to be a mixing bowl of culture during this time in humanity’s past, Verdana would have been the place. Long before and even through ‘The Night’, humanity remained in unison, having no further enemies from without, humanity looked within itself, a species united, finding its true individuality. As each individual lookedContinue reading “Invasion – Chapter 3 – Verdana”

Habitual Motions

The change of seasons was upon like the return of an old friend, long awaited and never arriving quite soon enough. With coming change brought a time of celebration, as the Great Houses spared no expense, planning through the entire yearly rotation in desperate bids to outdo one another. No expense would be spared asContinue reading “Habitual Motions”