Volgograd-Kanidi stood on the platform, his expression solemn. Looking at the soldiers and civilians before him, he slowly said in his deep, resonant voice, "Six months ago, more than 300 capital ships of the Galactic Republic attacked us. More than 300 capital warships—what does that mean? It means 170 years of production capacity from our industrial world, Orville III Planet! And this unprecedented army came to the Modell Sector for only one purpose... to enslave us, control us, exploit us..."
He looked around before continuing, "But six months later, we are still here. We stand in broad squares, we stand in warm homes, we! Stand atop victory!!"
Kanidi's words rang with force, every syllable seeming to strike their hearts like a heavy hammer! Thunderous applause erupted below the platform.
He began with this victory, recounting the Modell Sector's development one achievement at a time. Starting from that tiny colony on Kuna's Tooth Planet, they had advanced step by step, integrating and uniting the original inhabitants there as they steadily grew stronger.
Of course, when speaking of the conquest of the Ayrou, Volgograd-Kanidi described it as the eradication of Ayrou extremists. After all, the Ayrou were now part of the Modell Sector and the Duchy of Dawn—one of their own. Naturally, he could no longer dwell on the wars they had fought against them.
Afterward, he went on to speak of the diligence and courage of the Modell Sector's people, of how they had gradually reclaimed and built these desolate planets into beautiful, prosperous homes.
Kanidi listed the countless hardships they had encountered during their expansion as if reciting familiar treasures. For instance, when they were developing Kuna's Fist Planet, they had encountered a colossal beast. This monster, over thirty meters tall, had nearly destroyed their newly established colony. Kanidi had