943. Space

The Military moved with astonishing speed. After negotiations with President Barnard failed to yield any results, it immediately declared a state of war and enacted wartime laws.

At the same time, the Military launched an extensive propaganda campaign, with Human Alliance promotional videos playing repeatedly across major media outlets.

Conscription orders and recalls for veterans were issued simultaneously.

Every citizen of the Interstellar Federation could sense war approaching. The Military frequently mobilized large space fleets from various starfields, further intensifying the Federation's atmosphere of war.

The formidable Interstellar Federation Military had, in just six hours of preparation, made comprehensive arrangements for a massive war—from its call to arms, military deployments, and logistical supplies to public propaganda.

The reputation of Marshal Andre, who oversaw all this, rose even higher. In particular, someone had apparently leaked President Barnard's fear of war, causing the barely stabilized Federal Government to lose even more public support.

Perhaps President Barnard, a career politician, and Delamond's staff had never intended to harm the Federation. Their goals had simply differed; they, too, wanted to make the Federation stronger.

But they had chosen the wrong approach. This was a mistake that Federation leaders could not make. Marshal Andre might have overlooked some matters, but when it came to an issue tied to the Federation's security, he would absolutely not allow them to make mistakes.

Marshal Andre was a career soldier. When facing an enemy, his approach was to strike with everything he had. He needed a stable rear, a government capable of providing the Military with sufficient logistical support.

It could be said that once Marshal Andre made his move, President Barnard had already lost control of the government and the power in his hands.

David received more than a dozen visitors in succession. All of them were top-ranking