On a poor colony world near the borders of the Federation, a small force of ships exits FTL into orbit and decimates any defenses in minutes. Following them come massive cargo ships. Then the shuttles rain down and the raiders begin attacking and pillaging the cities of the planet. The central administration manages one desperate plea for help to the Federation before the Raiders cut off comms.
"Please help us! They are coming and they steal our people into the sky! Please find us, Praetor, and deliver us before it is too late!"
On one of the shuttles taking off, a female tearfully asks a guard where they're going. He smirks in reply.
"You're going to the Forge, darling. Don't cry so, you're going to be a starship!"
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