>>6048752As news of what happened in Groombridge 1618 reaches the rest of Orkan, the God Engines rouse in activity. They say a message clearly: "Humanity needs Orkan." The Ultima Engines quickly notes the lack of mentioning IUNE, thus IUNE shall be deposed. Instead, humanity shall be brought under the care of Orkan as swiftly as possible.
>Annex Groombridge 1618 (4, 8) and rename system to Erdloch.The battle of Reach was a onesided affair, to the relief of Orkan. They know they have the upper hand. The name irks Orkan, as the numerical designation has no rhyme or reason, so the Ultima Engines quickly come up with a new name, Erdloch, foxhole, as it was not an adequate defence against the might of Orkan.
>Action 1: Integration of Reach in Erdloch (4, 8).The humans of Reach are a rowdy bunch, but Orkan is experienced doing outreach with Fenriks, so they set about contacting the locals. Ultima Engines are dedicated to learn their ways and needs, and the humans are introduced to the Fenriks and Lindwyrms. There's even some Silkies there. The humans are provided food and comforts. Houses rebuilt, new clothes and furniture, video games, movies, the translation process for media is fast thanks to the computational capabilities of Ultima Engines.
>Action 2: Expand to system south of Erdloch (4, 9).After analyzing the human broadcasts, Orkan discovers the source is not far from Reach. They are close to the human homeworld, the source of the scourge upon the cosmos. Orkan has noted the wanton abandon the humans have toward their colonies and figure they surely can't have the same attitude toward their homeworld. So a ship is sent out to chart out the system between Reach and Earth.
>Construction Action: Build Nectar Refinery (Fuel resource) on Tornado 5 in the Tornado system (8, 7).With more fuel needed, Orkan sets about making a new fuel refinery. Of particular interest is the nectar resource in the Tornado system, able to be refined into quite the energetic fuel substitute. The tornado worlds are hostile to life, but Automechs fare just fine.
>Fleet Action: Syklonvinge-2A, -7B, -12C and -13B chart a course to Earth (4, 10), the homeworld of Humanity. Finishing the fight.While Orkan would have liked to leave Earth alone, their cruelty toward their own people makes it clear they need to be treated with decisive action. So as soon as an outpost is built in the system between Erdloch and Earth, the Syklonarmada sets a further path for Earth. Striking while the iron's hot. Giving them time to prepare would just be giving them time for another atrocity. Their capital shall be conquered swiftly, and before they have a chance to destroy their gate, so Orkan can reach the other worlds humanity may threaten to destroy.
