For Honor and Glory, The Formican Tale: A Stellaris AAR

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Chapter Two: Making the right friends

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Commissary-General Bryeselva Takka

Aspinaca stood in the diplomacy room of the Administrative Headquarters of the UFR’s central administrative Enclave. The team was prepping the Consul for a discussion with the Commissar-General of the Echor Commissariat. A team of Formicans ran around getting everything set up as if it was an extravagant play. They were using a new translation software that could translate whoever was speaking with minimal mistakes.

“Ok call should be coming in from the tight-beam in six” a Formican assistant said.

“Right. So, do I look presentable?” Aspinaca said.

The Formican stood there analyzing Aspinaca for a minute and then adjusted his suit a little bit. “There much better, now sit up straight, call should be coming in soon.” They said.

The Formican Assistants cleared the view of the calls Camera. The Central screen in front of them filled with an image of the Echor Commissar General.

“Ahh Formican! I see you look nice for this occasion.” Takka said looking at Aspinaca.

“And you too Zaskan, you look exceptional.” Aspinaca complimented.

“So we’ve heard about your war with the Oen High Kingdom. We’ve been taking close notes on the issue and are most pleased. You fought admirably in the Campaign.” She said.

“Yes, they might’ve caught us off guard but it's nothing the United Formican Republic cannot handle.” Aspinaca said.

“So, judging from my reports..” she says this while scrolling through holographic notes. “You require aid from the Commissariat, Is this true?”

“Yes, any aid you could lend use would be much appreciated. We would of course return the favor, given time.”

Takka finally stopped scrolling when he found the right report and focused on that. “Its says here that you hold liberties of those you conquer at the highest regard, is this true?” she said closing the notes and looking back at Aspinaca.

“Yes, If I may what does this have to do with aid?” Aspinaca said.

Takka laughed. “Formican if your asking for aid from the Echor Commissariat, this has everything to do with lending aid. Do you know the core principle of our Commissariat?”

“I would have to say I am not versed in the codes of honor of your Commissariat.” Aspinaca said.

“We hold these truths to be the highest importance, Liberty, Freedom, and Justice.” Takka said. “So long as I draw breath, I will not allow these truths to be taken from any.”

Aspinaca understood this firm code of honor. This was nothing unheard of for him, but he wasn't expecting it from an Alien species.

“Formican. We do not lend our aid to tyrants, dictators, or jubgigators. We will only agree to help you if you agree to uphold these virtues in your wars so long as you need our aid.” Takka said. She leaned in as if to illustrate her seriousness. “Otherwise, we have nothing more to discuss.”

Aspinaca lightly tapped the Mandibles on the sides of his mouth contemplating. After a while of thinking he balled his fist and tapped it against his chest three times. This was the standard salute of the Formican people.

“As the formal representative for the Formican people, we agree to uphold these terms.”

Takka let out an ear pleasing series of rhythmic chirps. “We are pleased to hear it Formican, we will be happy to lend you aid in any endeavours.” The Echor said.

Aspinaca was happy, as this was the beginning of a bright future between their two peoples.

 

[Surt]

Nothing brings people closer than common enemies, having an compatible ethos helps a little.

 

[journalisticRoman]

Consolidation 3147-3172

Spoiler

Consul Luk Aspinaca

Following the run of the Inaverta administration many Formicans were greatly displeased at him. A major issue they held against him was his expansion of the Federal government during his run. The size of the administration greatly ballooned and with the 1st Oen-Formican war they felt the performance of his administration was lackluster at best. War Hero Luk Aspinaca, veteran War-Chief of the Xixlen Inklac Corvette-Class Voidhusk would become the new consul of the UFR. During his first years in office he comissioned the FRSPE to assess the 1st Oen-Formican War for anything that they could use to improve their combat performance.

While the assessment was going on Luk Aspinaca begun major public works projects. Naxtac had become a centre of trade in the UFR, and its colonies. He also helped improve the situation of the colonies and soon would begin self-sufficiency and even providing for the UFR. Luk also begun major diplomatic missions, both internally and externally. Internally he greased many palms and appeared in various public venues, even starring in a movie based on the 1st Oen-Formican war called Vanguard: Heroes of the 1st Oen war. Externally he would meet in calls and discussions with foreign empires, fostering close relations with the nearby Echor Commissariat and providing favors for them in exchange for favors of their own.

His first term would go by without a hitch and would easily win the re-election. With the re-election FRSPE’s assessment of the Combat performance of the UFR in the first Oen-Formican war would be revealed. In the report it highlighted the abysmal performance of the UFR and contributed it to an early lack of discipline. Many War-chiefs within the UFR War-Swarm acted independently and caused chaos within the coalition command. This coupled with the fact that much of the War-Swarm also lacked a formal chain of command, with the commander being dictated based on experience sowed chaos as many of the War-Chiefs within the Martial Enclaves spent days bickering and arguing about who should take command and what Enclave. The Oen High Kingdom on the other hand had a clear military command, a clear military doctrine involving void-based battle, and a rigidly trained officers corps it became clear that if the UFR fought another war with the shape it was in it was unlikely to win.

Luk Aspinaca called for a formal governmental assembly where he discussed the issues with the formican military. He laid out a massive plan to reform the military from the bottom up through a series of reforms. While there was pushback at first, Aspinaca made it clear that if the UFR did not fix its situation soon it might be conquered by the Oen High Kingdom. With this becoming clear to the various Martial Enclaves they caved in to Aspinaca and allowed him to pass his reforms. Aspinaca’s reforms would begin with the FRSPE. He would greatly expand it and change it from the Formican Republic Strategic Planning Enclave to The Formican Republic Military High Command Enclave or FRMHCE for short. There with the help of the Echor Commissariat he would help lay out the formal ranks, requirements for said ranks, and structure and organization of those under their command.

Next he worked on standardizing the Formican Martial Enclaves and would help turn them into the first ever Formican Military Enclaves integrating them into the UFR. With this move he was able to promote and assign pre-existing Formican War-Chiefs into the administration and allowing them to have greater say in the military. Alongside this he would help push many Military Enclaves into various Void Stations and outposts. Once the initial chaotic integration was complete and Aspinaca was re-elected for his Third term he began with his final integrations. FRMCHE, with the help of the Echor Commissariat would help draft a series of Doctrines that would become the UFR Standard for all Military Enclaves.

After this he laid out a series of required resources for this growing Military administration. Instead of only taking full control of Enclaves for a limited amount of time. Aspinaca realized that if these Enclaves contributed constantly to its stockpile, then it would no longer need to take full control. This was met by fierce resistance from Enclaves, believing that the UFR is threatening their liberties and in violation of the UFR constitution. Aspinaca in turn spoke with the head of this opposition Enclave. He spoke to her reminding her of the constant, near exhausting work of the Enclaves during the 1st Oen War. Aspinaca promised them that if these reforms were passed, then the Enclaves would no longer be fully taken over. The Opposition bickered and argued with Aspinaca and soon they came to a compromise. Aspinaca agreed that the UFR would only take 5% max of any resources needed for it to function. With this agreement the UFR military now held a fully functioning military that was well taught, well supplied, and well trained.

With these reforms in place the UFR now stands stronger than ever. However Aspinaca is fully aware that the only way these reforms can be proven is through the great crucible: War.

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[Nikolai]

War with whom, though? It needs to be someone not a complete pushover after all.

 

[stnylan]

One hopes this now-allies will not one night find themselves on the opposite side.

 

[journalisticRoman]

Chapter 3: Cry Havoc 3172-3197​

Opening Salvos of the 2nd Oen-Formican War

On the eve of 3.1.3172 War was declared on the Oen High Kingdom. The UFR had been gathering and rallying its War-Swarm and soon Voidborne forces would meet the Oen High Kingdom for the first time in its own borders. War-Swarm Alpha and Bravo would arrive in system of the Pelcus Fortress Station and would be locked in a battle to control the fortress. The Oen High Kingdom had been caught off guard as the fleet was still in the middle of a transitional period, where it was being refitted with newer model weapons and defenses. By the time the Oen Royal Navy was ready to meet the Formican War-Swarm it had already broken through and garrisoned the Fortress station. The UFR War-Swarm pushed through in a plan of encircling the capitol, cutting off the supply from deeper within the Empire, and ensuring that stragglers were dealt with before moving on to capture the capitol.

Swiftly the fleet moved to capture these stations and soon, a Formican War-Swarm was laying orbital bombardment on Oen Prime the Oen High Kingdom Capitol world. The Oen Royalty had a tough time spinning the propaganda in a way that would not embarrass the situation any further. Formican Landborne forces on the other hand were having a tough time, as the war was unexpected to be this successful. Landborne Forces planned and argued for days on how to best approach an invasion of the home world. Eventually the plan for a formal invasion of the Homeworld was won out by Xyp Lobbitka and she would lead the UFR Forces in the largest invasion force in Formican History. The Invasionary Force gathered and soon invaded the homeworld in a tactic of overwhelming force.

Battle of Odor

This tactic, although proving costly in the initial phases of its deployment would ultimately prove successful as the Invasionary Forces quickly overtook important Void to Land ports. Rapidly the Formican Landborne forces took control over much of the planet and were closing in on the Capital of the Royal Family. The Royal Family managed to flee before the forces converged on the capitol and the remaining troops guarding it were fanatical defenders of the Oen High Kingdom. These forces were also supplemented by a quickly put together citizen militia in order to exhaust the coming troops before dealing with the elite guard.

Battle of Odor Prime

Soon Formican forces would begin their first pushes into the Capitol. The Formican forces quickly found themselves caught in some of the most brutal Urban warfare they had ever experienced. Coupled with a brainwashed populace that were firmly convinced that they were on the verge of being exterminated by Formican forces were fighting desperately. UFR Soldiers were forced to open fire on some civilians, leading to major issues of Depression and Suicide amoung the forces that engaged in this battle well afterwards. After a week of fighting the combined Formican Forces would close in on the central Palace of the Royal family. The building which had once been a luxurious and decadent structure dedicated to the grandeur of the Royal Family of the Oen High Kingdom had been turned into the central brooding Fortress of the Royal Guard.

For days Formican forces bombarded the palace, and for days they set up a webwork of defensive trenches and foxholes to lay more fire on the Palace. Until one day they would receive their breakthrough. After a week of heavy fighting eventually UFR forces would launch an all out assault on the palace using Void, land, and Air assets to overwhelm the defenders. The Oen Royal Guard were killed after putting up desperate last stands. The Citizen Militia of the Oen High Kingdom would surrender to the UFR Forces. Aspinaca would receive the formal surrender from the Queen of the Oen High Kingdom, and thus the 2nd Oen-Formican war would draw to an end.

The UFR had made a small expansion into Oen Territory, ultimately only taking 5 systems. However with the capture of the Capital of the Oen High Kingdom, and the subsequent defeat of the largest defensive force in Oen history they were having a hard time spinning this in a way that would put them on top. The United Formican Republic held its first ever victory Triumph for an Interplanetary battle. Soldiers marched down the central administration and the biggest planetary Enclaves, following behind them were massive holographic parade floats which showcased the various moments and battles in the 2nd Oen-Formican war.

Aspinaca was more proud of himself, as with this victory his reforms proved to be necessary. Many military theorists and generals hailed Aspinaca as a military genius. The following years later would be marked by the UFR Invasion force on police duty in the world of Oen until the time that it would settle down as a proper Enclave within the UFR. The Formican Administration would have a considerable difficulty dealing with the newly annexed Oen people. The Oen people did not follow in the same traditions as the Formicans. While there were rumors that no one else followed the Enclave system they did not believe it until they saw it first hand.

Ultimately confused with how to deal with the situation, it was decided that the planet should have self autonomy within the UFR until they were ready to be integrated into the Republic. To help with the Integration process the UFR televised an event that was known as the Wakeup Speech. A UFR team had spent months studying and researching the crimes of the Oen High Kingdom and during the speech televised the various crimes and immoralities of the Oen Royal Family. Some refused to believe this thinking that this was enemy propaganda, while many others were in complete shock at the staggering amount of crimes committed. The UFR helped the populace regain its autonomy and helped undo years, perhaps centuries of Brainwashing.

Immediately after the Wakeup speech UFR military police would arrest and detain the various people guilty of commiting these crimes, some managed to flee the planet while others would commit suicide. The Criminals of the Oen High Kingdom would be persecuted by UFR Judicial Enclaves. For days the trails would commence and would become a grand spectacle. Many criminals either tried to justify their actions or distance themselves from it. Many tried to claim that there were cultural differences that were too vast to be persecuted for any crime. Ultimately a UFR Lawyer managed to counter this with a now infamous speech. In the speech he said that quote “There are some crimes that transcend inter-species borders and are universally immoral.” After the Trials were done only a scant few would manage to become free from persecution. The rest that were found guilty were put to death and all their assets liquidated to the UFR. The Oen High Kingdom called these Trials a witch hunt to purge any dissent, while the Echor Commissariat praised the UFR for their efforts in calling out the crimes of tyrannical governments.

Oen populace were mostly in shock on how to deal with these stunning revelations. With the United Formican Republic now proclaiming themselves to be a Beacon of Liberty, any who wish to live safely and freely could do so within the UFR. The UFR military is gathering for one more big invasion of the Oen High Kingdom, one more ambitious than the last. The next war coming up will be a decisive war for the victor. Formican or Oen whoever wins will become the dominant power in the region.
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Strategic Galactic View 3172-3197

 

[Surt]

A more favourable peace than the last.

 

[Nikolai]

The Oen is defeated, but the map shows there is much space they still control. Too much for any liberty loving Enclave member to stomach.

 

[journalisticRoman]

Chapter 4: A Tempest on the Horizon (3197-3222)
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The year of 3197 would be marked by the sudden passing away of the UFR’s most Venerable Consul Luk Aspinaca. The UFR would burst into a period of mourning for the great hero of the Republic. A massive Mausoleum would be constructed on Naxtac for Aspinaca. Among these ceremonies were the recently conquered Oens who thanked Aspinaca for his liberation of their people. With the death of Luk Aspinaca, the Republic stood in a tough spot unsure of how to progress forward as Luk Aspinaca up until this point had more or less unified the UFR singlehandedly. The Election cycle lead to standstill having to be delayed more and more as much of the republic could not agree on how to lead the Nation forward Ideologically. When the third election cycle was met a new candidate begun to rise in popularity with the Formican people: Xumlobb Inaverta. Xumlobb was the governor for the central Xelcrax Sector of space being essential in helping with the governance of this area.

Xumlobb promised to bring more prosperity to the Formican people through its recently conquered territory and pushed for greater protection of trade routes and established an official currency for the Formican people. This currency was mostly to make trade with other nations easier, and most Formicans within the UFR simply ignored it. Xumlobb would be elected the new Consul of the UFR and in order to secure their position in this new office Xumlobb pushed for war with the Oen High Kingdom. The FRHMCE was not ready for the war and had to delay important fleet refittings, but followed orders and begun their operations to defeat the Oen High Kingdom.

During the war declaration the few remaining fanatical insurgents within Oden Prime began a series of Terror campaigns assassinating UFR loyal politicians and causing widespread damage. The worst of these was the massacre of the former Royalty palace which had turned into a more modest Republican state house. In the massacre Guards stationed at the building overnight were killed and with their blood the words “DEATH TO THE UFR, BRING BACK THE ROYALTY” were written on the walls. These radical attacks caused UFR military forces to be stationed on the world as a police force until the time these attacks were over.

The UFR Warswarm would begin its operations in a two pronged offensive, securing defensive stations to have as a foothold and as a bulwark for pushed into the UFR from the Oen Fleet. Once these stations were secured the Formican fleets pushed into Oen Space leading to the first difficulties of the campaign. Fleets had outran their supply lines making reinforcements arrive later than usual. Oen Fleet doctrine at this time had also emphasized a Hit-and-Run Guerilla warfare strategy against the Formican Warswarm. This lead to a defeat by the UFR Forces at the battle of Lisrrasya where a Formican warswarm had pushed deep into Oen territory to be swatted away by an ambush from a Oen fleet. Another example was the Ambush of Awqueo where another Formican Warswarm had been ambushed by two fleets leading to a desperate battle. The Formicans would win this battle but would suffer massive damage from the engagement forcing them to pull back from reinforcements. Landborne Forces on the other hand would see crushing victory after victory, conquering multiple planets and only losing one Army Group in the process.

Despite the setbacks, losses, and difficulties of the Campaign eventually the UFR would succeed against the Oen High Kingdom. This war had ultimately broken the Oen High Kingdom. The Royalty fled to the last remaining colonies it had, its navy was significantly cut to size due to being unable to support it. The Oen High Kingdom in its desperation began massive political pushes in a last dying gasp pushing Vassalization and pushing for alliances with other nations. During the war, on the homefront Xumlobb Inaverta had streamlined trade and resource gathering and management meaning that now the UFR was completely capable of fighting wars without putting a strain on its economy. Alongside this the push for equality with the Oens had calmed the now growing population of Oens. Oen heros were proclaimed during the third Oen-Formican war leading many martial enclaves to accept them for their bravery.

During the war and during the distraction, a growing power was threatening all of life within the Galaxy. Two Hiveminds that have risen in prominence through conquest and battle had grown in significant size leading to the destruction of many an empire. However when realizing the threat they both posed to another war was declared. Whomever won the war would become impossibly powerful, owning at least a fourth of the stars within the Galaxy. The galactic community began to open their eyes at this threat, a threat which the UFR was quickly finding to be more and more on their doorstep. They began a push for helping nations at war with the Hiveminds but quickly those nations would be overwhelmed too. The situation was becoming more and more apparent that The Hiveminds would need to be dealt with soon… before the galaxy is consumed by them.

 

[Surt]

Time to team up on to resist those.
Who are the ones with the Skull & Sword symbol?

 

[Nikolai]

So you've got yourself an early Endgame crisis to deal with I see.

 

[journalisticRoman]

Time to team up on to resist those.
Who are the ones with the Skull & Sword symbol?

So funny thing about those guys is that they are (because of my more AI mod i have on) Depraved breeders, which meeans they take Xenophillia to the extreme... They are also Cactus people, which makes it more uncomfortable

 

[journalisticRoman]

Chapter 5: Justice (3222-3247)
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The central administration of the UFR met in secret. The FRMCHE shuddered itself in hushed whispers. This sudden silence began to draw the attention of the UFR Populace. After a few months of silence, the Consul of the UFR surrounded by the governor of the now liberate Oden Prime, and of the Supreme Marshall of the UF announced what has become the most important moment in UFR history. They had announced that they were launching an Operation that would not only defeat the OHK but bring its royal family, who have managed to evade UFR forces for years, to justice.

On Oden Prime the Oens on world began to cheer at the announcement. The damages that the Royalty had wrought to their peoples and society would finally be met with meaningful catharsis. This moment saw a food of recruits amongst the Oen populace, soon matching the numbers of Formicans in the UFR military. It would take about a decade for the Military to be fully ready. Once ready the FRHMCE would bring the proposal to the Senate to which they would vote in overwhelming favour for. The Operation called “Falcon” would come into effect and the final war Oen-Formican war would begin.

This war however would be different from the previous ones, as local galactic neighbours would join the UFR in their war including their longtime friends the Echor Commissariat. Quickly UFR forces flooded OHK territory and rapidly overwhelmed even the sturdiest battle fleets. Within three months of fighting the OHK Fleet had been completely annihilated. OHK occupied space was heavily blockaded to ensure that the Oen Royalty would come to justice. After weeks of intelligence gathering missions ultimately the Oen Royalty had been located on the last three remaining colony worlds.

Xyp Lobbitka, the veteran of the 2nd Oen-Formican war and considered the Matron of Modern Planetary Infantry tactics formulated an assault plan to capture the Royalty. In what many call her specialty she emphasized an overwhelming force to capture the three worlds, with the primary UFR Invasion forces to be divided into three task forces. Once landed the forces quickly swept through planetary defensive garrisons. The following week after the invasion forces made planetfall, an Invasionary Force comprised of Oen volunteers nicknamed “The Bloody Hawks” for their tenaciousness in combat had announced that they had successfully captured the Oen Royalty on Visu's Haunt. The Family was caught trying to flee the planet once the capitol had been taken from the UFR.

With the capture of the Oen royal family, and with the surrender of a vassal of the OHK the Oen High Kingdom once and for all announced the surrender and capitulation of their nation. Oens and Formicans both cheered at the announcement and celebrations occurred throughout the Enclaves and Oen Nations. With the end of the post war celebrations, the Oen Enclave (the UFR name for the Oen Territories within UFR Space) begun the final criminal trials of the Oen Royalty. The trial was a spectacle. Many Oen survivors under their cruel rule had gave impassioned speeches, others gave weeping please to audiences to bring the Royalty to justice. During the case a few would be found dead in their cells, commiting suicide rather then dealing with whatever punishment lay before them. When it came to the Jury to determine the guiltiness of the Oen Royalty in their hienous crimes, spanning the death, torture, and mental maniputlation of generations of Oens the decision was uniamous. The Oen Royal family was found absolutely guilty, with not a single member in the Jury doubting their innocence.

The Oen royalty would be lined up in front of the Bloody Hawks Honor Guard. Their faces would be displayed across multiple screens across multiple planets. The rifles fired their lethal shots into the royalty, and with their deaths the Oen people now had finally found peace.

During this momentous war the hiveminds in the edge of the galaxy had done what many had predicted. The two hiveminds had declared war on each other, and soon the Lanjhoran Swarm would end up as the superpower after the fight. This newfound threat became the number one concern of the galaxy. The Lanjhoran Swarm in their war with their neighbour and their subsequent integration would emerge as the number one power in the Galaxy. This terrified the galaxy and many began to make motions towards dealing with the threat. It was the UFR that would make a grand announcement to the galactic community that would change their fate forever. Consul Cilxin Farkiverta gave a speech to the UFR. There he had announced that the UFR would become the premier defender of the galaxy and that plans to engage in a war to end the threat of the Lanjhoran Swarm were being formulated.

The Galactic community, although not entirely moved by this announcement had nonetheless gained an increased opinion of the UFR. All that remained was for the UFR to prove that their words were more than simple talks…

 

[Nikolai]

Of course they mean it. No Empire ever has been as benevolent as the Formicans.

 

[journalisticRoman]

Also sorry for the silence, life happened which caused me to put off the story. However i will be focusing on the story and will hopefully get it done (At least the gameplay part) before Federations expansion comes out.

 

[Surt]

Hmm, I can't remember if hive minds needs to kill off other hive minds too or they just absorb them. If they just absorb them they are immensely strong now, if not, then there is a window of opportunity to attack before they regenerated the pops on the planets.

 

[journalisticRoman]

Conversation

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The Consul looked at the poll results again, making sure he wasn’t dreaming.

“How is it this low?” Consul Luk Ekbokin said.

“The Swarm is too powerful sir.” Admiral Tateek Alkonos said.

Tateek was a rising star in the Voidborne Military Enclaves. Tateek was one of many Oen volunteers that rose through the ranks quickly. He participated in the Final Oen-Formican War and now stood as the head of State for the UFR.

“The FRHMCE has been wargaming it for a while now and every scenario doesn’t look pretty. Outside of that people just aren't interested in fighting anymore.” Admiral Tateek finished up.

Consul Luk Ekbokin tapped his mandibles. “This was my chance to become a hero, now I'm just going to end up as some desk jockey.” He said.

“Sometimes being a Desk Jockey as you say, is what the nation needs. The UFR has fought almost non-stop since it became a spacefaring nation, with maintenance being all over the place.” Alkonos said. “We need to wrangle all this territory together”

Ekbokin looked at the portrait of Luk Aspinaca, great hero of the Republic. “I was banking on a war with the swarm so that I could be like him. I won't be remembered administering and building there's nothing grand about that Alkonos.”

“‘There is honor in the task you do,’ Consul don't forget that.” Alkonos said.

“Yes, but tell that to the public.” Ekbokin said standing up “Hail Ekbokin, for he built roads and factories.” Ekbokin finished with a long sigh.

Alkonos stood there looking at Ekbokin. “Have you heard of the ancient Oen tales?” Alkonos said.

“Sorry but I haven’t. Enlighten me please.” Ekbokin said.

“There once was a small village. The Village was visited by an old Oen, with Greying thin feathers. The Oen walked throughout the Village and came across a Warrior. The Warrior sat sullen.

‘Why are you upset Warrior?’ The Oen asked, to which the warrior replied ‘I am upset because I have gained no Honor.’

The Oen looked at the warrior puzzled. ‘What makes you feel you have no honor?’ The Oen Asked.

‘I have done nothing worthy of it.’ The warrior said. ‘I have fought no foes, nor bested any beasts. I am stuck defending this village in the middle of nowhere.’ The Warrior said.

The Oen laughed and pointed to a farmer. ‘You see that farmer?’ The Oen said, ‘He plows the field, collects the crops, and repeats. No foe to best no beast to slay, yet he feels honor in his duty and why is that?’ The Oen asked.

The Warrior looked at the old Oen puzzled. ‘How does a farmer feel honor in his duty?’ The Warrior asked.

The Oen laughed again and responded “He grows the food that you eat to protect them from the brigands and monsters. He feels honor in his duty because his duty is vital to the village. Just as the smith, or the builder, they each find honor in their task because it is an important task that needs to be done. Were the Farmer to go away no crops would be grown, were the smith to go away no nails would be forged, were the builder be gone no nests would be built.’ The Oen pointed at the Warrior ‘were you to not guard this village it would become unprotected and would be attacked with ease even if it is not glorious, it's still important.’

The Warrior looked visibly happier and thanked the oen. ‘Thank you, however I have to ask you who are you old oen.’ The warrior said.

The old Oen looked at the warrior and said. ‘You already know who i am’ and vanished.”

Ekbokin sat thinking about the story for a moment. “And this is an old Oen tale?” Ekbokin asked.

“Yes, thanks to the UFR we’ve been working on recovering ancient parts of our history before the High Kingdom took over and reigned with an Iron Fist. Oens, and Formicans are not as different as we once thought.” Alkonos said.

“I have one question though, who was the old Oen.” Ekbokin asked.

“An Ancient deity, he was a wise old oen that would wander around the world and making many humble.” Alkonos said. “Thanks for the talk Ekbokin, but I have to get going now. I have some tasks that need to be done.” Alkonons said.

The Alkonos left the room and Ekbokin sat in silence. He sat back and repeated the words to himself. “There is honor in the task you do,”

 

[stnylan]

That is a rather fun little tale.

 

[Surt]

Time to invent some wunder-waffen (or whatever they call it nowadays in Russia).

 

[Nikolai]

Very nice little tale.