These events sparked widespread panic, but for the most part, the chaos was restricted to a few states in the Galactic Outer Circle. The rest of the galaxy remained unaffected, watching the show from the safety of their homes and worlds.
Under these unexplainable conditions, over a month quickly passed. While stability returned to some sectors, it came at a high cost. However, the galaxy's attention had long since shifted toward the Southern Galactic Rim.
Something astounding was brewing in that sector. Just a few days after the Dark Sun Empire mobilised, a massive report hit the media—though it had nothing to do with the Dark Sun fleet or the empire itself. It came from Galactic Star Media, the largest outlet in the sector.
