The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

2301: Formal Declaration of War

After Krua van der Long made a statement against Rendili Interstellar Dynamics, almost everyone in the entire galaxy immediately understood that the Galactic Empire intended to repeat what happened to the Trade Federation to Rendili Interstellar Dynamics!

However, the biggest difference between Rendili Interstellar Dynamics and the Trade Federation is that they are now part of the Principality of Dawn!

This action by the Galactic Empire is equivalent to reaching directly into the pocket of the Principality of Dawn, which is absolutely intolerable!

However, in fact, in terms of legal theory, the Galactic Empire's behavior is completely tenable. First of all, the Principality of Dawn is now officially subordinate to the Galactic Empire, so Rendili Interstellar Dynamics is naturally considered an enterprise within the Galactic Empire. On the other hand, although Rendili Interstellar Dynamics belongs to the Principality of Dawn, it is not a state-owned holding company of the Principality of Dawn.

That’s right, although Adele Ulan, the supreme director of Rendili Interstellar Dynamics, is the wife of Grand Duke Tang Xiao of Dawn, the Principality of Dawn does not directly hold shares in Rendili Interstellar Dynamics.

Therefore, although everyone knows that the Galactic Empire's claim to Rendili Interstellar Dynamics is just a cover, and everyone also knows that this is just an excuse for the Galactic Empire to declare war on the Principality of Dawn, but in a legal sense, this claim can really stand up!
Krua-Vanderlon issued an ultimatum to Rendilli Interstellar Dynamics, demanding that the company open all borders, release all survey team members, and the planetary defense fleet lay down its arms and accept reorganization by the Galactic Empire within 24 standard hours.

Faced with such an impolite request, the Rendili Interstellar Dynamics Company seemed very calm. The company spokesperson said very calmly that there was no fence installed in the Rendili galaxy, and the Empire was welcome to come anytime they wanted. The survey team members have now been sent to the unknown star field to mine. If the Empire really misses them, they can join their team. Finally, the planetary defense fleet is here, please ask the Imperial military to send someone to receive it as soon as possible.

Such empty talk is of course meaningless.

But the real big news is yet to come!
At 8 p.m. on August 5, Daphne Clement, the current Prime Minister of the Principality of Dawn, held a press conference and made a public speech to the Galactic Empire.

The Principality of Dawn claimed that the Galactic Empire's previous war against the Trade Union was a complete act of plunder, a despicable and shameless act that even interstellar pirates would despise. In order to satisfy his own selfish desires, the Galactic Emperor Palpatine shamelessly robbed and plundered the Trade Union. Not only the Trade Union, but also the property of the core circle of nobles deposited in the world of wealth was swallowed up by Palpatine.

And now, the Galactic Empire is preparing to rob Rendili Interstellar Dynamics with the same means. The Principality of Dawn feels ashamed for the Galactic Empire for such behavior, believing that such a sovereign country has neither ability nor morality, and has no bottom line, and is completely unable to fulfill its responsibilities as the ruler of the galactic system.

To the great people of the galaxy, the Galactic Empire has degenerated into bandits and criminals, even worse than the Trandoshan pirates.

The Principality of Dawn calls on the Galactic Empire to return all the wealth plundered from the Trade Union and the World of Wealth as soon as possible, disband the redundant fleets, and use the citizens' taxes properly for infrastructure and economic development, so as to become an ideal regime that benefits the people. If Palpatine can learn from his mistakes and make amends, the Principality of Dawn is still willing to recognize the suzerainty of the Galactic Empire.

Finally, regarding the Galactic Empire's plunder of the Rendili Interstellar Dynamics Company, the Principality of Dawn is willing to stand on the side of justice and fairness and say no to all illegal plunder. It is also willing to help all those whose freedom and property have been violated and fight against the invasion of bandits.

This tit-for-tat statement was soon submitted to the Galactic Empire in the form of a formal diplomatic note, and this statement also officially made its own attitude clear.

The planet of Lundili is here! If you dare to come, then fight!

…8 p.m. on August 5th.

The Galactic Empire issued an official announcement - Rendili Interstellar Dynamics refused to accept the ultimatum. From now on, the Galactic Empire will use all means to protect its own interests and ensure the return of lost assets. Any existence that blocks the Galactic Empire's legitimate demands will be regarded as an enemy by the Galactic Empire and will be ruthlessly attacked!
At 8:6 am on August 2, the Principality of Dawn officially declared war on the Galactic Empire!
At 2:50, the Galactic Empire declared war on the Principality of Dawn!
At 3:30, the Principality of Dawn established the first task force with the garrison on the planet Eriadu as the core. The Anchoron-class Titan battleship Basalt served as the flagship. It left the spaceport on the planet Eriadu, entered hyperspace jump, and lost track.

At 3:35, the Principality of Dawn established the Second Task Force with the garrison on the planet Yago-Dur as the core. The Anchoron-class Titan battleship Taowu served as the flagship. It left the spaceport on the planet Yago-Dur, entered hyperspace jump, and lost track.

At 5:30, a fast fleet of the Principality of Dawn set out from Christophsis and attacked the garrison on Radnor, sinking an Aquitens-class light cruiser and four frigates.

From then on, the war known as the 'Second Galactic Civil War' officially began!

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8:6 am, August 7, Lundili Planet Command Center.

"General! The astronomical observatory has sent an urgent communication. According to the astronomical observation system, an abnormal gravitational source has been found in the orbit of Planet No. 5 in the Rendili System!" the messenger shouted.

Snap! Admiral Trench slammed the pointer in his hand heavily. He pointed in this direction and shouted, "Tsk tsk tsk tsk, aim the particle light spear immediately, countdown 60 seconds, two rounds of volleys! Tsk tsk tsk tsk."

In the outer space of the planet Rendili, 20 disaster-class battlecruisers were lined up in a row. Their particle light spears had already been charged, and they immediately turned and aimed after receiving the order.

【倒计时5、4、3、2、1……发射！！】各艘战舰的舰长一声令下，粒子光矛瞬间发射！

20 extremely bright beams of light instantly pierced through the dark universe! Then charge up and shoot again! Charge up and shoot again!
After three salvos, 60 bright rays of light gradually dissipated, leaving only a gradually dimming spiral red light at the original trajectory.

As time passed, the hyperspace probe deployed on the periphery continued to transmit real-time images from the orbit of Planet 5.

About ten minutes later, the bright beam of light from the particle spear flashed across the empty space.

At the moment when the particle light spear passed by, the huge energy focus seemed to interfere with something! The space was distorted, and then, one warship after another appeared here out of thin air! ! (End of this chapter)