The planet. The planet that is the pinnacle of science, culture and countless wonders of the known universe. Blacken, renowned for its surface accommodations by many civilians and the envy of every single military commander for its extensive defenses. Ships, space stations, tunnels, orbital defenses, it was the last city anyone would even dare to approach. A true bastion of not only man but countless other species trying to make a living. It was once said that any activity could provide you with a profit while losing money just living there.
A couple of systems further another bastion stood of less power but formidable none the less. Three years ago it was ludicrous that anything could ever make it fall. But it falls. It falls in blazing glory
Not many people know this, but I own the first radio in Springfield. Not much on the air then, just Edison reciting the alphabet over and over. "A" he'd say; then "B." "C" would usually follow...