he vast command center of the Haakon Corporation’s Starbase was dimly lit, casting long shadows that seemed to stretch endlessly, much like the ambitions of its master. 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 and 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 stood overlooking the grand holographic display of the galaxy, with the Sol System highlighted as a bright node, pulsating softly.
“John,” 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 a mix of nostalgia and bitter resolve, “our ultimate goal transcends the petty squabbles of the Ramhar and any other faction. Our destiny lies in the Sol System—to reclaim Earth and establish a new Empire. The Ramhar are merely pawns in this grander scheme.”
Aikin, gazing intently at the holographic image of Earth, felt a chill run through him. “And the Ramhar believe they will rule this new empire?”
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 chuckled, a sound devoid of humor. “They think so, but they are tools to be used. Earth will be under our control, not theirs.”
Aikin’s thoughts drifted to Earth. “It’s been ages since anyone ventured to Sol. After the evacuation and the wars, what makes you think it’s ripe for the taking?”
“The Canadian Space Initiative did what they could during the exodus, and the Canis—those creatures—helped quell the conflict eventually,” 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 eyes not leaving the display. “But think, John. It’s been decades. Civilizations crumble, species disappear. The Canis are likely long gone, and without them, Sol is just another system waiting for a ruler.”
“And how do you plan to reach Sol?” Aikin queried, skeptical yet intrigued by the audacity of the plan.
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 turned, walking slowly towards a secured vault in the back of the command center. With a wave of his hand, the vault hissed open, revealing several gleaming Udath Crystals—rare, powerful artifacts capable of bending space-time.
“We’ve been gathering these,” he said, picking up one of the crystals, its surface shimmering with contained energy. “With these crystals, we can use the Fold to create a bridge directly to the Sol System. The journey will be instantaneous.”
Aikin watched the crystals pulse with light, their power undeniable. “And the fleets, the armies you plan to take through the Fold—how large an invasion force are we talking about?”
“Enough to subdue any resistance and secure the planet,” 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 replied coolly. “This is not merely an invasion, John. It is a reclamation. Earth belongs to those who can hold it, and soon, it will be us.”
Aikin felt the weight of their conversation settle upon him. The prospect of returning to Earth, not as a savior but as part of an invading force, was both exhilarating and terrifying. He knew decisions lay ahead, decisions that would alter the course of history.
As they stood there, the reality of their next moves loomed large. For Aikin, this was more than a military campaign; it was a journey back to the cradle of humanity, now to be the battleground for a new empire. The stakes were as high as the stars they aimed to conquer, and the path they were to tread was fraught with shadows and echoes of dominions past.
