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TalOS looked around at each of the spokes to see that the people were more or less content with whatever ruling he made here earlier. Everyone needed their moments to comprehend what had happened, and judging from his viewpoint that moment has passed for the majority present.
It is with this understanding that TalOS spoke again, “Now that we know the events involving the domain we hold, we must look towards that which is ours, but not yet claimed.”
With a few swipes of his hand TalOS brought up the numerous systems that were eartagged for exploration. The Universe was massive, and as such there might be thousands of systems just within the Federal Sector that needed to be integrated with the rest of humanity.
It was here that TalOS spoke, “We have yet to establish complete control over the regions of Lucius. Too many secrets exist even within our borders that we cannot delay in further conquests. It is this that we need someone to manage this, either filling the position of Arch Dominus or making someone who will work below them as Head Explorator.”
“It was this fact that I wished to bring to the Assembly’s attention, that we have the potential to form multiple leaders within the military framework. I know that even if the Imperium rules around us, they are not impervious to assault when the Legions are away in other systems.” TalOS zoomed upon a single location that had a blackhole within it, “There are after all many horrors in space that we will need to fight.”
The holovid transformed into a series of people, whose faces and names were now rotating across the room for the senators to see. TalOS allowed them to form a first moment’s impression before speaking, “These people are whose scores according to the Machine Spirits consider, acceptable for service.”
Everyone at the tables began to chatter amongst themselves in a series of gossiping tones. None present knew these were to be the people, and the shock of many were now blatant.
Out of all of them though were the Knights of Dutonis, both houses being cursed with looks of wonder, happiness, and horror at the faces of their Princes being displayed before them.
TalOS had a long thought about whether he should allow these men’s faces to be seen. Such a prestigious position to be presented, with few being able to deny them their positions. After all, these men were not only Knights but whose whole lives were built for such command. Only the Priests on the dossier were more knowledgeable in war, but the Machine Spirits knew that knowing war did not mean they understood it.
