But of course those weapons needs to be tested.
Afterward:
The war room of the Imperial Palace was bathed in the cold, blue light of a massive holographic star map.
At the center of the obsidian table stood Emperor Neo, his gaze fixed on the glowing red clusters that marked hostile territories.
"Commanders, our weapons forged in isolation remain unproven. We need a battlefield to test our new arsenal. The Zenith Empire will expand its borders, and we will purge the surrounding sectors of any lingering threats."
Standing at attention around the table were his three highest-ranking Elven commanders.
Vaelar, the Warrior Commander, today wore heavy platinum armor that hummed faintly with cosmic energy.
He was a veteran who had risen by their emperor's side.
