Twilight Of Peace

[Kane]

On board the RNC Schadel...

"What the hell do they think they're doing!?" Captain Schadel stared at the AW intruders. They seemed intent on starting a war with Rhinland.
"Ensign, fire a broad wave."
"Aye sir!"

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Broadwave Transmission:
From: RNC SCHADEL, GAMMA UNKNOWN
Body:
UNDER ATTACK BY HOSTILE AW FORCES.
NOT WITHIN AW TERRITORIAL LIMMITS.
REQUEST IMMEDIATE BACKUP.
CHANCELOR PRYDE IN DANGER.
MAYDAY, MAYDAY.
End Transmission:

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Krieg grimaced in pain, but he had a job to do. "Go... To... Hell..." With the last of his strength, he pulled his pistol from it's holster. It was an antique, still using gunpowder and solid bullets. In the end, it wouldn't have mattered if he used a newer side-arm. He brought the barrel up to his head.

There was a flash and a loud bang, then nothing.

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