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Author: John Smith
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The large multinational fleet arrived at the mouth of Esden Bay.

A couple of news helicopters greeted the amazing collection of ships as they make their way to the Naval base and harbour.

Aboard the Scolusian ships, everyone is amazed on the city they were seeing right in front of their eyes.

A large city with towers built with glass that is reaching for the heavens. It is no wonder they were so clearly unmatched when it comes to military engagements. Everything they were seeing were literally from another world, they are having a hard time thinking how the Cardonians achieved these spectacular feats.

Princess Lyneth wonders with glistening eyes. She is seeing the very definition of Earth-modern city. She is nevertheless, astounded.

The Scolusians also watch in surprise and anticipation as these smaller grey vessels, Harbour tugs belonging to the Cardonian Navy, pulled alongside them and began boarding them through the use of ladders.

Armed men in light grey clothes with their dreaded
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