The Lawn of the presidential mansion was thick and green, the sky was crisp and blue, the wind shifted through the various oddly shaped alien and Terran trees through the ornately decorated gardens next to the stone paths. The rustling of leaves echoed through the lawn, the Federation flag was plastered upon the mansion on both visible sides. Ornately decorated fountain roared to life jetting streams of water in to pools. This was The south lawn. Tents where set up tables of delectable food , drinks various forms of liquor and dry drinks, staff and robotic assistant’s where setting up chairs near various clothed tables. The tables had a federation blue and white federal flag scheme along with several stars, crystal glass-where,and ornately decorated plates.
Trees lined the outer edges of the lawn, force walls protected the area, they were non noticeable and rather tall to prevent any one from attempting to gain access to the lawn. Self aware structures and city observation posts where already on alert , Automated enforcement bots, Arial drones, Union City Police Department Tactical Response teams, Secret service marshals and their shuttles cloaked and hidden in strategic areas. In orbit several heavy capital ships and light escorts took up counter battery fire positions over the capital.
Beyond the trees in a distance one could see the utter thousands of spires of economic might they stabbed the sky with their steel glass cold forms, other building with white marble like metal forms adding variations. The sun glinted upon most of the tallest buildings. The horizon was filled with thousands of them as far as the eye could see.
Union City International Star-port was busy as ever thousands of shuttles from the Orbit to ground facility went to and from space, space elevator to the orbital docks where also busy, this is where most of the delegates if any came would arrive, either by shuttle or space elevator the low to moderate hums of the ships echoed through the star ports various buildings. As shuttles powered up and lifted from the hundreds of pads and runways , the star port it self was built with no tall buildings around it for security reasons. In the distance looking towards down town Union city one could see what seemed to be floating pieces of land over the ocean, they contained arcologies and various buildings.
One in particular would catch some ones eye, it was massive and shaped like a stepped pyramid, but it was sprawling with green lush forests and various other colors from the fauna on it, one could see water like the old ancient earth Hanging Gardens but much larger, it floated almost as if it orbited around the bustling city. This was the center of the planet temple worshipers. It was called the cathedral of harmony and light. Even all the way at the star port it was massive it seemed almost several miles wide, tall and at its perimeter. It glinted every now and then with sunlight.
Opposite of the city towards the other side one could see rolling hills of forests, snow capped peaks of mountains, fauna of all kind whilst the city was utterly massive it seemed to live with the planets native life in harmony.
Admiral Layton sat in the white house main chambers, he looked over President Elect Zimmerman and President Logan as they spoke to each other. This was their final briefing on the state of the Union and classified projects. Layton shifted his uniform slightly he overheard the conversation.
“ As far as we know the Coreidan-Chronosian Situation is a sensitive matter, one side wants to kill the other, then again one side wants to drag the universe in to chaos, but right now we cannot possibly support one or the other with out comprmising the good the Federation.”
Logan said sitting back on his chair he shifted folding his hands on his lap as his eyes peered up on the incoming leader.
Zimmerman responded quickly saying in a deeper coarser voice.
“I agree, and I will tell both delegations and both nations that the United Terran Federation will not be involved in their feud, we cannot be forced to commit to a war against a loyal ally for the benefit of one or the other, In the end it would violate everything we stand for... Now about project Angle shield”
Logan smiled his face lighting up at the mention of the manhattan scale project that the federation had under taken. He spoke out
“ Yes! About it.. Its been proceeding smoothly other than a few delays and a malfunction or two there, its been going well, we expect to see results with in the next year or two. This should remain classified until ready, I know you agree for national security reasons.”
Zimmerman chuckled a bit he stood in-front of the desk.
“Yes But we must keep our enemies and rivals wondering what kind of ace we have up our sleeve, a mention here or there of some obscure project wouldn’t hurt. Any way I know we haven’t always seen eye to eye, and I know the Federationist party lost this round to us Federalist, but you did some good things for the country. I think the people got tired of the Federationsit polices in the senate. Interventionism is no longer the way to go in this galaxy, subtle influence and strength where necessary, but the nation must focus on diplomacy and peaceful coexistence. We cant go around dictating the affairs of other nations, nor should we let any one dictate other nations affairs for them. The Federaonist party are the hawks, the Federlist are the doves, the armored doves.”
Logan nodded and said. “My time has gone, the people chose who to be their next leader, its only ashamed you weren’t federationist, this party needs new blood..”
“Indeed” Zimmerman said. Layton smiled, he was going to be the new Chief of the Federation Naval fleet, a hard line officer with many years of experience on the fleet, and in the military. He was replacing Wilhelm Vanderburg, who was going to be reshuffled for head of indulgence, the rest of the cabinet would be replaced by Zimmerman decisions..
For now it was time to wait to see if any one would come to this thing, it was sure to be rather large though even with out foreign delegations.
Message to Federation allies and non allies alike
The United Terran Federation wishes to extend its gracious invitation to its allies and general galaxy to attend a function before and after the ceremony to swear in the New President of the Terran Federation, President Elect William Henry Zimmerman, and President Mike Logan extend their heart felt invitations to you. President Elect Zimmerman Is looking forward to meeting the heads of state, diplomats and others he would be dealing with in the future. We would like to request all delegates come unarmed, and in an unarmed transport, Federation Security will be tight, we will screen delegates for any weapons at Union City orbital star ports and the White house entrance.
Thank you and good day
Sincerely Secretary of state bester kayborn
President elect William Henry Zimmerman
President Mike C Logan.
