John Aikin
Early Life and Background Born in Washington D.C., John Aikin Sr. was raised amidst a complex and secretive family history. His father, Johanus Haakon, originally from Norway, changed their family name to Aikin. Johanus Haakon, a physician with dubious ethics, collaborated with the Nazis during World War II, conducting unethical experiments on prisoners of war. Rise to Power John Aikin... More followed DeSnaijler
Born: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More through the sprawling corridors of the Haakon Corporation’s Starbase, a complex brimming with activity and shadowed secrets. The walls hummed with the energy of countless machines and systems, all converging on the heart of the operation—the command center.
As they entered the command center, DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More gestured expansively at the holographic displays that dominated the room. Each screen flickered with star maps and strategic data, showing a network of similar bases being planned across the Sector
Overview A Sector, commonly referred to as a Provincial Sector, is a designated area of space within the broader and diverse cosmic region known as the Canadian Expanse. These Sectors function similarly to provinces, contributing to the organization and governance of this vast territory. Structure and Division The Canadian Expanse is divided into thirteen Provincial Sectors, each with its own... More.
“Behold, John, the future of our expansion,” DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More began, his voice resonating with a chilling enthusiasm. “These bases are just the beginning. We are establishing a new dominion across the sectorOverview A Sector, commonly referred to as a Provincial Sector, is a designated area of space within the broader and diverse cosmic region known as the Canadian Expanse. These Sectors function similarly to provinces, contributing to the organization and governance of this vast territory. Structure and Division The Canadian Expanse is divided into thirteen Provincial Sectors, each with its own... More, one that will ensure our supremacy and survival.”
Aikin, absorbing the scale of the operation, felt a mix of awe and apprehension. “And the shipwright?” he inquired, his curiosity piqued by the glimpses he had caught of massive construction efforts on their way to the command center.
DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More smiled, a glint of pride in his eyes. “Come, let me show you.”
They proceeded to the shipwright, where the air was thick with the sounds of metal and fire. Before them, enormous structures took shape—the new ships of destruction. Workers moved like ants around the towering constructs, welding and bolting the massive plates together.
“These vessels will be the enforcers of our will,” DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More explained, his hand sweeping over the view of the busy shipwright. “Each one capable of subduing a planet, or blockading a star system.”
Aikin, his concern deepening, turned to DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More. “And the Ramhar Remnant? What is their role in this?”
DeSnaijler’s expression hardened slightly. “I have need of the Wraiths and the Grenouille Centurions. Their… expertise is invaluable.” He paused, a sly smile creeping back onto his face. “And with the modifications I’ve helped implement, the Centurions are now far more lethal.”
Aikin frowned, piecing together the implications. “You’re using them to strike at trade routes, to destabilize the sectorOverview A Sector, commonly referred to as a Provincial Sector, is a designated area of space within the broader and diverse cosmic region known as the Canadian Expanse. These Sectors function similarly to provinces, contributing to the organization and governance of this vast territory. Structure and Division The Canadian Expanse is divided into thirteen Provincial Sectors, each with its own... More?”
“Exactly,” DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More nodded, returning his gaze to the holographic displays. “We have been hitting trade routes, infiltrating smaller star systems. It’s all part of a larger strategy to sow chaos and weaken governmental structures, making them ripe for our control.”
Aikin stood silent for a moment, the weight of the revelations pressing down on him. He was no stranger to ambition or power, but DeSnaijler’s plans were on a scale that was both impressive and terrifying.
“John, you are a crucial part of this,” DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... More said, placing a hand on Aikin’s shoulder, his voice almost coaxing. “With your expertise and leadership, we can go further than either of us alone could ever achieve.”
Aikin looked out over the shipwright, the future fleet of destruction slowly taking shape before his eyes. He was at a crossroads, pulled between the allure of power and the moral compass he still possessed. DeSnaijler’s ambition could change the galaxy, for better or worse, and Aikin’s decision would tip the balance.
