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???: "Is it really true that the queen is on Earth?"
"Yes. She, along with her Thaumaturge, are currently residing within the Eastern Commonwealth."
???: "It does seem that she is more amenable to a peace agreement with the Eastern Commonwealth than anywhere else...but has have her terms changed at all?"
"No. Her aim continues to be a marriage alliance with the Emperor."
???: "Ah...well...I think you should see this-"
Images appeared on the screen. They were taken from Luna's orbit, most likely from a space station. The photos showed rows and rows of men standing attention. No-not men. Whatever these were, they weren't men anymore. Their backs were large and broad, hairy. Large, cruel fangs glinted, hands ending in curved claws.