Empire of the Solar System
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Oort Cloud, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy
Far from the center of the Solar System, at a distance of 10.000 AU from the Sun, there is a region where small celestial bodies called the Oort Cloud gather. Within that region, a massive object hovered in hiding. Inside that object, there were sprawling cities. And within the command center that governed the cities, there was a majestic conference room.
"This is the third planet of the Orion Arm's Jerica Star System, Earth..."
"This planet is covered by 70% of uncontaminated water. It is also abundant with natural vegetation... Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful planet among the ones we have observed so far. It might not be an exaggeration to call it the most beautiful in the universe."
Approximately 13 billion people live in this object. The individuals gathered in this place are the leadership of the governing body that rules over this massive population.
"There is indigenous intelligent life on this planet. Recently, they have been rapidly advancing their expansion and colonization into space, but they have not yet achieved development in near-light speed travel."
"I see... So, as far as technology level is concerned, they are at the early stages of space exploration."
Directly above the round table where they sit, a hologram projected a blue planet. Surrounded by white clouds and blue seas, with green landmasses, that planet was undoubtedly the "Earth."
"The Union Council and the Queen's Court have decided to designate this planet as the destination for migration. We plan to send an envoy for migration negotiations," the moderator continued. He had blue skin.
"...I wonder if the people of Earth will agree?"
"This planet is a treasure of the universe. It cannot be allowed for a technologically backward primitive species to monopolize it," a middle-aged man with blue skin, like the moderator, smirked.
At the end of the 22nd century, the greatest crisis in human history looms over the Solar System.
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March 17, 2199
District 4, Suiryu, Capital of Mars, the 4th Planet of the Solar System
In the year 2199 AD, the intelligent life known as "humanity," born on Earth, finally expanded its domain to the Solar System. The day when ordinary people could navigate the vast expanse of the universe, the great ocean of the infinity, had become a reality. And on the red desert planet, Mars, orbiting just outside of Earth, towering skyscrapers had emerged, creating a dazzling night skyline. In a chaotic alleyway within that scene, constant gunshots echoed.
"Crush those Chinese bastards!"
"Go back to Brazil!"
The angry voices in Portuguese and Chinese emerged one after another. In this district, two factions were fighting for supremacy: the Chinese mafia and the Brazilian gangsters. Bullets flew indiscriminately on the streets where ordinary citizens also lived. The residents cowered inside buildings, praying for the violence to end.
Chinese Restaurant "Taoyuan," District 4, Suiryu
"...Gunshots again?"
In the back alley of the district, there was a Chinese restaurant. The gunshots pierced the ears of a busy girl working there, who leaned out from the front of the shop, observing the situation outside.
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