New Human Empire Capitol City...

Midday, 362 Days after Unification..

Felix sits across from Emperor Aquila in the war room of the Empire. Generals from across the former kingdoms sit around the large table with a map of the human territories displayed upon it, with large amounts of graphs and information sprawled out across the empty portions of the table. Small figurines displaying the different troops sprawled across the country with flags depicting their region of origin. Meanwhile all the various generals and governed talk amongst themselves, Felix is meeting with Emperor Aquila about how the Standardization of the Empire is going.

"-So as you see the railroad system is nearly complete. All existing railroads to major cities are already at the standard railroad type, and only ones missing are in the Northern Isles and the Norse Peninsula." Felix explains as he points to the railroad icons on the map, showing where more railroad tracks are needed. "And due to the cost being lessened by the combining of all the treasures of the former kingdoms of the empire, not much extra debt will be added to our existing amount. Not to mention the fact that the government projects have provided a boost to our economy, With more jobs, poverty is at an all time low. nearly 2%."

"Good very good indeed, with the railroads finally standard we can ship goods and troops across our empire in days rather than have hundreds of delays." Aquila states while smiling. "And as much as I Do love infrastructure, how goes the standardization of the military? Id like to know how well prepared we are in case any of our surrounding empires decide to get testy with our borders." Aquila asks the new Army general.

"Very well so far, about 70% of the combined forces have the standard K98 Rifle. While the majority of our armed forces have just received them and are receiving basic training. Meanwhile the plans for new vehicles are currently in testing phases as you requested and you most likely will hear the results after the World Congress in 2 Days. The machine gun tests were concluded a few weeks ago and the chosen one is the M2 fifty caliber variant, A trusty one Ive heard. And our Artillery is currently designing new plans for field guns. All the other projects have taken precedent so we are lacking in standard artillery for now." The Army General states while showing Aquila and Felix the reports from the various sources.

"Speaking of which, the world congress.. " Aquila states. "Felix have you already planned how we will get there and the guard escort?"

"Yes I Have, And according to this invitation-" Felix puts a large open letter on the table. "-This congress will include the most amount of countries it has ever had. Everyone is showing up, most likely a chance to test our mettle, see if we can be either trustworthy allies, or easy prey, and Lets not forget to discuss the ever present problem of those human city states around. Speaking of which, The Centaurs have sent us another letter asking us to remove the humans from the city and give the land back to them.. Again!" Felix says.

Aquila groans and brings his hands to his temples. "Those centaurs know they haven't joined us so we don't have any jurisdiction over them. This is the third letter this year. At least the Minotaurs had the decency to acknowledge that the first time."

"Indeed, it is likely that the centaurs are going to bring it up at the congress and get other nations to have us remove them. After all we do sit next to all those city state's representatives. Their likely to ask for our protection if things get heated with them and the surrounding empires." Felix states as he rolls out a map of the world and points to each city state.

"Memphis and the Zebras, Sri Lanka and Kuala lampura against the Centuars, Crimea and the Griffins, And Cyprus and Equestria, All of those are probably going to be looking to us as a 'big brother' of sorts. We have the power to protect them and if we do, we would have allies all across the world. If they want us as an ally and we will protect them. They are humans like us and even if they choose to be independent we will be there if they are unrightfully attacked." Aquila declares as he points to each city state when mentioned.

"Sir while i agree with you wholeheartedly, Do you think the the other empires will see this as us getting expansionist. Soon to annex the states and have fortress cities in their own territories. If i were them i would be nervous of such a prospect." The Chief of foreign relations states.

"Your point being?" Aquila asks the man.

"My point is that if we publicly state that we will defend them the other nations will see this as a threat and possibly make their own alliances against us. Which would be terrible given our current situation is unfit for a war."

"Hmm you may be right. We will have to make separate deals with the city states without the other empires knowing. Perhaps slowly one by one. So that by the time the other empires realize it its already too late to do anything about it." Felix says looking back at the two as he pours himself a glass of tea.

"Now shall we discuss the economic aspects of the empire? Now that the military and political matters have been discussed?" The Chancellor of the Treasury states as he attempts to get the men's attention.

"Yes of course, Anything of note?" Aquila states, getting a glass of tea himself.

"Well as stated unemployment is down to 2%, a high number in the world with the current rival being Equestria with an unemployment rate of 5%, Our GDP is rising steadily, Though debt is still being calculated since the combined treasuries of the human territories took priority than the debt. Trade of wine is taking off in the Gallic Regions since unification as more trade routes are now open to be used. The Agriculture of the central empire is on the rise but prices dropping so we might have to subsidies farmers if this gets out of hand. While trade connections with Equestria, and the Zebricans are established The griffins are more reluctant to let our merchants in their country. Only letting a few from the 'Muscovy' Province since they were close allies before unification."

"All seems well then. We will have to talk this out with the griffins at the congress, any bad news then?"

"The Equestrians are currently debating on the trade deals, but we have had some border trouble as many humans living in equestria have been flocking to the our empire Which is apparently causing some minor labor deficiency in some areas to them as well as some of their noble house saying our unification is not legitimate unless approved by the congress, Which is absolutely, pardon my zebrican, Bullspit. Other than that and the Griffins, Not much else is troubling us. ."

"Besides the equestrian troubles, the Griffins will come around eventually, After all we will be one of their biggest trading partners. So Most is well then. Hope it stays that way." Felix states, taking a sip of tea.

"It never does, Which is why we must prepare for the worst. As the wise Diamond dog once said, Prepare for the worst, hope for the best." Aquila states. Walking off, silently dismissing the rest as the meeting is over While Felix follows him.

"Felix, Do you think you could join me at the congress? Id like to have somebody I know be there with me."

"Is it that, Or is it because you know i always have a handgun with me at all times?" Felix retorts.

Aquila chuckles lightly. "Probably both, But you were always more diplomatic than myself, Id trust your judgment at this congress. That and I personally do not know the foreign minister that much." Aquila says as he takes a seat in his relaxation room.

"He is a fine diplomat but I see what you mean. I would be glad to join you. After all, Id like to see what the other Empire's leaders are like. I heard Celestia is the most beautiful Woman in the world, According to themselves." Felix states while taking a seat across from Aquila

"I've only met one other world leader in person. The Queen of the changelings, Rather manipulative woman, yet when she figured out i would not be woo'd by her looks and talk she quickly dropped her facade. I quite like her though. Calculating and always looking for an advantage. Reminds me of myself if I were a shapeshifting woman."

"Ah yes I've heard of her. Says she can take the shape of most species. Rumors say that's how you won the siege of Masia, Used those shapeshifters for a few favors. If you catch my drift." Felix jokes as he smiles at aquila

"Well we did use them but thely did not ask for any 'favors'." Aquila states, chuckling at felix's teasing. "We made a deal so that we could give them some experimental weapons that they could use against the centaurs in their endless border disputes. Turns out poisonous gas was too brutal even for them." Aquila says back, grabbing his cup of tea and refilling it.

"Well considering they love to use precision, a weapon that discriminates against none and is difficult to control might not be so appealing to them."

"Ah well. Enough politics, Hows the family...."

To be continued

Author's Note

So played alot of Battlefield 1 and got in the mood to try and continue this story. Let me know if i should and if you like this chapter. Thanks for reading.

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