Location: Eclipse Citadel – Nullspace Zone Theta-Void
In a region of space where even light refused to exist, a monstrous fortress of obsidian metal floated—hidden from every satellite, shielded by quantum cloaking that even the Star Tribunal feared to breach.
This was the Eclipse Citadel, home of the Eclipse Empire—a galactic power that had once ruled silently from the dark, manipulating wars, toppling star-kings, and consuming civilizations like parasites.
And now, they had turned their gaze on Earth.
Scene: Throne of Obsidian
A hooded figure sat upon a jagged throne. His skin was pale like bone, veins glowing violet, eyes replaced by mechanical lenses—each constantly scanning time, matter, and reality.
"So... Bai Chen has been crowned," he rasped, voice echoing like metal scraping metal.
"A mortal who built an empire from dirt. Who now dares challenge the old order."
This was Emperor Veyron of Eclipse, once a member of the Tribunal, cast out for crimes that even gods would not forgive.
A second figure knelt before him—shrouded in techno‑organic armor, face obscured.
Shadowblade Prime, the deadliest assassin of the galaxy.
"Shall I eliminate him, My Emperor?"
Veyron raised a hand. "Not yet. Let the boy build his tower high… so when we strike, the fall breaks the stars beneath him."
System Notification: New Threat Detected
❗ Warning: Eclipse Empire Presence Confirmed
🛰 Threat Level: S+
🎯 Objective: Investigate anomalies near Saturn's dark side.
– Deploy reconnaissance from NovaFleet
– Alert NovaVerse Defense Network
⚠️ Optional: Inform the Star Tribunal (High Risk)
Scene: NovaVerse Citadel – Earth, War Room
Su Yiran read the alert first. "Saturn's dark side… encrypted frequency pinged by one of our black-box satellites."
Ye Qingyue appeared next. "Not just a signal. There's movement. Something huge, cloaked. Something older than our system's data banks."
Lin Yuwei slammed her fist on the table. "I'll lead the squad myself."
Tang Xinyi's voice trembled slightly. "Bai Chen… this isn't like the others. This… this feels ancient. Malevolent."
Bai Chen stood silently for a moment, then turned toward the holomap. Saturn blinked red.
"Then we deal with it like we always do."
He looked at his queens.
"Together."
Scene: NovaFleet Activation
Operation Blackshield was launched.
Five warships, crafted using both NovaVerse and Star Tribunal tech, streaked into orbit. Sleek, agile, and each named after Bai Chen's rise:
Rising Ashes
Golden Slap
Wild Sovereign
Starborn Flame
Nova Crown
Bai Chen himself boarded the flagship Nova Crown alongside Lin Yuwei, commanding the response team.
Scene: Saturn – The Shadow Appears
As the NovaFleet approached the coordinates behind Saturn, sensors dimmed. Holograms flickered. Auriel's voice became static.
"Interference… detected… dimensional phasing anomaly…"
Then it appeared.
A ship—no, a leviathan—easily 100x the size of the Nova Crown. It moved like a beast born in a black hole, its hull etched with ancient sigils glowing crimson.
"Eclipse dreadnought," Lin Yuwei whispered. "It's real…"
The Eclipse Empire had arrived.
And it wasn't here to talk.
System Alert: Combat Unavailable – Power Gap Detected
⚠️ Your current fleet is no match for Eclipse-class dreadnought.
🧠 Recommendation: Retreat and Analyze
🧪 New Blueprint Required: Stellar Sovereign-class Battleship
💎 Mission Triggered: "Forge the Sunblade" – Build a weapon to pierce the void
Retreat
Bai Chen issued the order. "Fall back. We're not giving them a victory gift today."
The NovaFleet warped out just as the Eclipse dreadnought's cannons charged—but Earth remained unharmed.
For now.
Scene: Earth, Grand Citadel – Nightfall
Back on Earth, silence filled the command chamber.
Su Yiran ran calculations. "Based on their size and frequency… we have less than 20 days before they enter full attack range."
Ye Qingyue added, "They didn't just come for power. They came because you—we—exist. And we're upsetting the balance."
Tang Xinyi looked worried. "Do we tell the public?"
Bai Chen stood, eyes locked onto the star map.
"No. Not yet. We'll be ready."
He clenched his fist.
"I've been called trash before. I've been mocked. Cheated. Abandoned."
"But now, the universe will learn…"
"Even in the face of darkness—we do not kneel."
System Update: New Arc – Shadow Among the Stars
🌌 Active Missions:
– Build Stellar Sovereign Flagship
– Train NovaFleet Tier-II Units
– Uncover the Truth of the Eclipse Empire
🔓 Subplot Unlocked:
"The Forgotten Prophecy" – Tang Xinyi may be connected to the Eclipse Throne…
💘 Affection Levels Stable
– All Queens: Fiercely Loyal
– Bonded Trait: "Galactic Soulmates"
Final Scene: Eclipse Citadel – Unknown Chamber
Inside a chamber lined with stasis pods, Emperor Veyron floated beside one particular capsule—housing a woman that looked strikingly like… Tang Xinyi.
His voice dripped with venom.
"The child of light… born from one of us… but raised by them…"
"She has forgotten what she is. But she will remember. And when she does…"
"The Emperor of Earth will fall—by her hand."