Second Prologue
When last we left our heroes, the GTVA.
 

 “Welcome to ANN, the Alliance News Network, the Alliances first choice in news and information. In Today’s news, the GTD Requiem returns to Terran Space, and more on the recent NTF Non-Aggression pact. Now on to our first story.”
 “The GTD Requiem returned to GTVA controlled space today after one year of being lost in deep space after the Capella incident. The GTD Requiem and the GTI Dunwitch Hill commanded by Admiral David Archeron. The GTD Requiem suddenly appeared in the Deneb system with heavy damage and with Admiral Archeron in command. The GTVA has refused further information on what happened to the destroyer, or the Station. The GTD Requiem has been taken to the station Amagosis in the Deneb system for repairs.”
 “In a sudden shift in this story, we were able to obtain this statement from a Captain Catherine Norrow of the GTI Dunwitch Hill.” There was a quick change in the screen as the telecaster disappeared and was replaced by Kate’s face. She spoke.
 “I am Catherine Norrow, while we were trapped in Shivan controlled space we came across something wondrous. We found the sword that once belonged to Samuel Morrison.” Kate drew the sword and showed it to the camera. “This is the Blade of the Dawn, given to me by Samuel Morrison himself. I am the Leader for the Shivans, and the Lost Generation needs a new Hero, so I am here.” The screen flashed back to the newscaster.
 “This comes as a great shock as well as a great relief. Now GTVA citizens are beginning to question the validity of the so-called ‘Leader for the Shivans’ currently controlling the NTF forces in Luyten 726-BA system. Perhaps this is the beginning of the end of the NTF.”

 “In our second story we caught up with the Chancellor of the GTVA Security Council. He refused to pose on camera but offered this statement:”
 “The GTVA is currently deposed trying to rebuild after the second great Shivan war, as long as the NTF stays put in Luyten we can push our forces into restoring the alliance. As for the loss of the Vasudan station in that sector, we mourn their loss, but even the Vasudan Emperor…” There was a pause as a sheet was handed to the announcer.
 “This, just in…” There was a pause. “My god… Emperor Knshu the second has declared Catherine Norrow the true holder of the Blade of the Dawn and the Leader for the Shivans. Also, with the Return of the Blade of Vo’tion, their most sacred relic, the Vasudan people are willing to do whatever the leader for the Shivans commands. All Vasudan personnel on Terran cruisers, are asked to return to Vasuda Key for re-posting.” The Newscaster smiled for a brief moment, and then she pushed the paper underneath the stack on her desk.
 “Back to our second story, even Emperor Knshu the second has agreed that the current non-aggression pact was needed for this time of rebuilding. Obviously now, the Vasudan people will now have the strength to follow the Leader for the Shivans into a war with the NTF. The Security Council has not responded as of yet.”
 “The GTVA Security Council has not responded to the recent disappearance of the GTD Marat in the NTF system… wait a second, what’s wrong? Why are we losing our connection.” A voice came from off camera.
 “It’s not that we’re losing the signal, someone is hacking into our net.” The announcer stood, she walked out of view of the camera. The screen began to go fuzzy.
 “Hey, you can’t do that, this is a private signal!” The news announcer yelled at something. The screen went totally static, and then the face of a stern man came into view.
 “I am John Richtoven.” The man said with a very heavy Russian accent. “And I am the Leader for the Shivans. I will not sit idle by and let this fake destroy everything I have built. I call on all loyal Terrans, who are loyal to the true Leader for the Shivans, to rally and come to our base in Luyten. Come before it is too late. I am declaring war on the GTD Requiem and Catherine Norrow…” The screen went totally static. The screen shut off, the, in the small light of the Triplicate council room the man with the black coat began to laugh.