//------------------------------// // The Rise of the Eclipse // Story: Phantom War I: Rise of the Consortium // by Danny Eclipse //------------------------------// Few Weeks later… Me and Dusk have been training for a while now. She has never stopped surprising me. My 4 Ghost Masters help me teach Dusk how to use the force to her control. Dusk was like me, she was a duel wielder in lightsaber skills. She advance the Force capacities rather fast. She was able to perform about all the Universal Powers and half of the Dark Side Force Powers. She never stopped the training until it was time to either eat or learn some magic. Speaking of which, I had to teach her the ways of ancient and modern dark arts of magic. Meta taught her the ways of the Changeling and even lessons how to use magic without using the dark arts. As these weeks passed by, I had Duran run the military. Duran had reported to me that the Battle of the Outer Capital has finally been finished. During those few weeks, the Phantom Consortium had to break through the outer defenses because Talon strengthens the control of them. Duran finally managed to break through their lines and we had position our inside their town… So, with the war reaching to its breaking point, Talon decided it would be best to play his hand and we were shocked when he had pulled out a new giant warship, The Malevolence. Duran said “We can’t on firepower while it has its Ion Cannons. Our ships will be torn to shreds against that.” “Do we have a solution?” I asked Adjutant replied “We do have the Merciless…” Meta answered “Negative. Even if our Ion Cannon hits their ship, the effects only are short lived.” “Then we have to pull out our ultimate weapon.” Meta asked “What?” “The Eclipse.” I said with a growing need to smile. They all gasped. Adjutant said “The Eclipse has finished just yesterday but it hasn’t been properly tested.” “Well, this can be a chance.” I answered back. Adjutant replied “But sir-“ “No more! We will use it. Dusk will be with me when we go to test it.” I said, very harshly. Dusk asked “Why bring me, father?” “Because I want you to see what war looks like.” Dusk nods and we began to make our way to the Ultimate Weapon and my personal flagship, The Eclipse. We were on the bridge of the Eclipse, looking out as the Eclipse began to arrive to the city. It’s giant mass made it slow but the firepower replaced the slowness. When we arrived, we saw the Malevolence there, aiming it’s Ion Cannon at us. Talon was shocked to hear that the Eclipse had arrived “They have what!?” Super Tactical Droid replied “They have the Eclipse.” Talon said in disbelief “Impossible! I gave those blueprints to no one but Captain Ray!” Super Tactical Droid replied “To my logic, I think that ‘Captain Ray’ has been dead for a while now. The Eclipse is in Danny’s hooves and it is rapidly approaching us.” Talon nodded and replied “Well, use the Ion Cannon and disable it. Destroy it, I rather wish to see her scrapped than be in the hooves of that monster.” The Super Tactical Droid nods and issues the order but got interrupted. Battle Droid Pilot said “Sir, we are detecting a massive power surge across the Eclipse.” Super Tactical Droid asked “What do you mean?” Several Energy Conductors began to channel energy into the center tube. When they reach to the front of the ship, they fired a green beam of energy. It hits the Malevolence, the ship immediately lost its shields. Their systems began to vaporized and the ship itself exploded! The Eclipse had its shields up to protect it from exploding debris. Dusk said, shocked about just happened “WHOA!!!” “I know…” I smirk evilly “Talon has just lost. Without that weapon of his, the NLR will indeed fall to the might of the Consortium.” I said with confidence. Dusk asked “Father, we need to take the Capital immediately. Can I join in the assault?” “Dusk, you haven’t even completed your-“ Suddenly, Darth Sidious appeared. Sidious said “I think Dusk is ready for the experience, Danny. She must know what it feels like when she enters a battle.” I sigh, knowing to never go against the masters. “Fine, you can come. Just don’t get reckless on the field or that will be the end of you!” I answered to her. Dusk replied “Ok Father.” Dusk was smiling and she left. I couldn’t help but smile as well. Meanwhile in Equestria, Canterlot… Princess Luna was looking at the Night sky, wondering where her son, Danny Eclipse, could be at. She heard a knock and let the pony in. It was one of her Night Guards. Luna said “Report.” Guard reported “Your Highness, we believe we have found Danny.” Luna immediately looked at the guard. Luna asked, rather anxiety “Where is he?” Guard answered “We got word that a mysterious faction, who calls themselves the Phantom Consortium, has invaded the Capital of the Griffin Lands. King Talon has been exposed to be a tyrant and we believe that Danny is leader of the Consortium Faction. His forces; Ponies, Changelings, and Droid, are preparing for the final battle. Talon has suffered severe damaged and Danny is going to strike the same day when we destroy the Death Star that Chrysalis has.” Luna began to process the whole thing. So, she now knew that I was leader of a rebellion group of my own, but why was I targeting the Griffins? Then it hit her; The Griffins were once allies of the NLR, so by targeting them, the Consortium is getting rid of loose ends. Danny never did like loose ends and would depose any who were loose ends. Luna said “Good job soldiers. I have a new assignment for you.” Guard asked “What is it, your highness?” Luna explained “I need you to head to mobilize the Night Guard and the Lunar Republic. Tell them that we are going to aid Danny in his final battle.” Guard replied “Yes, Princess.” The Guard leaves and Luna looked up to the moon, thinking of her next move. She wasn’t going to tell Celestia but they have to do this without Celestia knowing about it. Twilight and Charming Thunder were out of reach. So, she and her republic had to move fast and help Danny.