Galactic Star Union

Chapter 2: Preparations USS Coral Sea — Captain Hawkins' Quarters Two weeks from Velan Prime, Captain Alexander Hawkins stood at the viewport of his quarters watching the stars slide past while Commander Daniel McKnight admired the collection of Wisconsin keepsakes that reminded them both of home. Their conversation soon returned to Velan Prime. The silence surrounding the colony troubled them more than any confirmed threat. There had been no distress calls, no debris, no demands—only unanswered questions surrounding the mysterious Arkivum. Family Holovid The quarters suddenly felt warmer as Marianne Hawkins and their daughters, Ashley and Angela, appeared in holographic form. The conversation was filled with affectionate teasing, laughter, and the easy familiarity of a family accustomed to deployments. When Alex asked Staff Sergeant Elisha Hawkins to join them, the Marine's military bearing immediately gave way to that of a grateful son and brother. For a few preci...

Mission Statement: Galactic Star Command exists to defend the Galactic Star Union, protect its citizens, explore the unknown, preserve peace among the stars, and uphold the principles of liberty, justice, and service through honorable military, scientific, and humanitarian action. Its men and women are committed to ensuring that every member world can live in security while advancing discovery, diplomacy, and the peaceful exploration of the galaxy. Galactic Star Command is the unified military and exploratory service of the Galactic Star Union, responsible for safeguarding the Union against external threats while supporting diplomacy, scientific research, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and frontier exploration Composed of the Fleet, Marine Corps Combat Cadre (MCCC), Medical Corps, and numerous specialized support branches, Star Command serves as both the Union's first line of defense and its foremost instrument of peaceful exploration. Since its founding, Gal...