The Final Planet (1/2)

   The Mogs were going to strike anytime. They had taken Smyria less than an hour ago. After a day’s worth of rest they were bound to come for us. And Ouwei was only 200 light-years. Could reach it in 8 hours. So estimated time we had until they strike is 1 day and 8 hours. Long enough for Ouwei to prepare for war. 

   "Sir! Lord Odhoth wishes to see you." 

   I sighed. Expected him to call me ages ago. Putting on my helmet, I walked towards the throne room. Everywhere I looked, there were looks of fear across every face. But as Head General of planet Ouwei I had to hold my head high. Must not show the fear that was in me.

   At the door of the throne room, I knocked. “Come in.” Taking a deep breath, I stepped in.

   “General Eur. I need to speak with you urgently. As you know, the Mogs have taken Smyria, meaning that we are the last planet in the Milky Way. I believe you are preparing for war?”

   “Of course my Lord. My soldiers are preparing as we speak. I believe that we will be able to withstand their attacks.”

   “Good. I certainly hope so. Very well then. I will put my faith in you. Do not disappoint me. You may leave”

   “Yes my Lord.”

   Turning around, I exited the room and went to check on our defences. Our force field was up, guns were ready, and soldiers in full armour expecting the worst.

   “Gather all the soldiers at the Opening. It’s time for my speech.”

   “Yes sir!”

   Making my way to the balcony, I started to do calculations. Calculating the chances of us winning. I would say the chances were high. Based on information from our scouts they had about 7 500 warriors. After their latest fight, they probably only had 6 000 fighters. We should have enough to defeat them. Ouwei had 11 000 warriors.  Nearly double their number.

   “Sir, the soldiers have gathered.”

   “Good.”

   Making my way to the balcony, I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing.

   “Brave warriors of Ouwei. I stand before you today because of those miserable beasts which are about to come. Those beast that have mercilessly slaughtered all the other species. We are here today to prevent the same fate from happening to our people. It’s time the Mogs were brought down to the place they belong-HELL!! I ask all of you here! Are we going to let them win? Will we bend our knees to them? NO! We will show them the true strength of the Ouwei men!!!”

   “Ouwei! Ouwei! Ouwei!”

  The soldiers continued to chant. Looks like their moral is high. But for now, they need rest. Retreating back inside, I gave a sigh of relief.

   “Good speech sir.”

   “Thanks lieutenant.”

  Making my way back to my room, I felt like something wasn’t right. It just wasn’t possible for them to conquer so many planets in such a short time. The number of people they should have lost was uncountable and they still had the strength to continue only taking a day’s rest at most after each planet. It just wasn’t possible.