The sounds of battle died down across the bridge as the following message was broadcast to all vessels in the system:
"This is Supreme Commander Dxun Isstal, of the Galactic Defence Initiative. I hearby order all vessels of the Initiative to stand down, in accordance with the New Order's terms of surrender.
"I ask that all other vessels do likewise. The war is over, gentlemen."
There was a slight lag before the acceptance speach cut in
"People of the galaxy. Today is both a day of joy and a day of sorrow. Today, we celebrate the end to a war that could cost us all millions of lives, and to see those deaths averted is a pleasure indeed. I would like to take this oppertunity to thank the New Order for their chivilry and willingness to end the bloodshed that occurs now. I have just ordered my ships across the galaxy to stand down, and reports indicate that Jutraalian, Trade Federation, and New Order vessels are doing likewise everywhere.
"I would also like to announce the full and complete meeting of Imperial Terms of Surrender. As of this date, the Galactic Defence Initiative surrenders to the New Order and Jutraalian Empire. Our troops will be commenceing immediate disarmarment of those worlds to be placed under Imperial or Jutraalian control, and evacuating and all civilians who wish to leave those worlds.
"I also have some sad news to convey... today, the Galactic Defence Initiative will be disbanding. We have merged with LFX Industrial, a private firm, and Admiral Drayson will be commanding their defensive fleets. For those people on LFX planets, I am sure that Mr. Ashar will take good care of you.
"I, personally, am stepping down from GDI/LFX. I will be, for a time, returning to Daron V, and I then plan to accept the Empire's offer and join the ranks of the Empire. I do believe that, while their, as you would call it, 'excuse' in this war was wrong, their motives remain true, and perhaps as an officer of the Empire I can bring a positive change and do what I failed to as Supreme Commander; bring peace to the galaxy.
"To follow is a list of all GDI ships that will be surrendered to the Empire, as required by their terms."
"This is Supreme Commander Dxun Isstal, of the Galactic Defence Initiative. I hearby order all vessels of the Initiative to stand down, in accordance with the New Order's terms of surrender.
"I ask that all other vessels do likewise. The war is over, gentlemen."
There was a slight lag before the acceptance speach cut in
"People of the galaxy. Today is both a day of joy and a day of sorrow. Today, we celebrate the end to a war that could cost us all millions of lives, and to see those deaths averted is a pleasure indeed. I would like to take this oppertunity to thank the New Order for their chivilry and willingness to end the bloodshed that occurs now. I have just ordered my ships across the galaxy to stand down, and reports indicate that Jutraalian, Trade Federation, and New Order vessels are doing likewise everywhere.
"I would also like to announce the full and complete meeting of Imperial Terms of Surrender. As of this date, the Galactic Defence Initiative surrenders to the New Order and Jutraalian Empire. Our troops will be commenceing immediate disarmarment of those worlds to be placed under Imperial or Jutraalian control, and evacuating and all civilians who wish to leave those worlds.
"I also have some sad news to convey... today, the Galactic Defence Initiative will be disbanding. We have merged with LFX Industrial, a private firm, and Admiral Drayson will be commanding their defensive fleets. For those people on LFX planets, I am sure that Mr. Ashar will take good care of you.
"I, personally, am stepping down from GDI/LFX. I will be, for a time, returning to Daron V, and I then plan to accept the Empire's offer and join the ranks of the Empire. I do believe that, while their, as you would call it, 'excuse' in this war was wrong, their motives remain true, and perhaps as an officer of the Empire I can bring a positive change and do what I failed to as Supreme Commander; bring peace to the galaxy.
"To follow is a list of all GDI ships that will be surrendered to the Empire, as required by their terms."