Chapter 6 — A New Name, A New Destiny
In the vast wilderness of an unnamed planet, beneath a gray sky still stained with the remnants of warp rifts, a large tent stood strong in the heart of the initial base. Inside, Kenthelion Celestus sat surrounded by great leaders—tough generals and legendary figures who had once fallen in the battle for Cadia.
The atmosphere inside the tent was initially silent, only the rumbling of machinery from outside and the sound of soldiers' footsteps, who continued to build civilization from scratch, could be heard. But now, all eyes were focused on Kenthelion, the young man whose face resembled that of the Emperor of Mankind—only younger, with long, flowing hair like a warlord from ancient times.
With a calm yet firm voice, Kenthelion began the meeting. "This place... will be our new home. But a nation will never live without a name."
General Creed nodded slowly. "We are ready to accept your command, Your Majesty. The name you give... will become the foundation of our new history."
Kenthelion gazed at the glowing system display in the air, then slowly stood up.
"Listen to me... from this day forward, we shall name this star system Ultima Lux—The Last Light, which will be the beacon of hope for humanity."
All heads bowed solemnly.
"This planet... the land that has brought us back from death, we shall name Terra Aeterna. Earth of Eternity. And in the center, we will build our grand capital: Aeternum."
A small cheer arose from a few of the younger commanders, but they quickly held themselves back, returning to a respectful stance.
Kenthelion continued, "And our nation... will not just be a scattered group of lost humans. We will become a great civilization. So hear this... this civilization will be known as—Imperium Caelestis."
As the words were spoken, it was as if a sacred wind blew through the tent. The system suddenly illuminated brightly.
> [CIVILIZATION REGISTRATION: "IMPERIUM CAELESTIS" — APPROVED.]
[PRIMARY SYMBOL AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED: CORONA AETERNA.]
[DESCRIPTION: THE ETERNAL GOLDEN CROWN THAT IGNITES THE SKY AND GUIDES ETERNITY.]
A glowing symbol appeared in the air: a golden crown floating, surrounded by flames in the shape of stars. The eyes of the soldiers and generals widened... some even shed tears.
General Sarn—known for his cold and emotionless demeanor—knelt. "I swear on the name of all who have died at Cadia. You are our last light, Kenthelion Celestus. You are not just a leader—you are our hope."
"Your Majesty," said Ursarkar Creed, in his heavy voice, "We have lost everything. But you have given us a name. Land. Sky. And hope. No matter whose face you wear, or where you come from—from this day forward, and forevermore, you are our new Emperor."
Voices from the other leaders followed:
"We will build this Imperium with blood and honor!"
"For Terra Aeterna!"
"For Imperium Caelestis!"
"For Emperor Kenthelion Celestus!"
And outside the tent, somehow... the forces working halted for a moment. As though the sound of that fervent cheer had pierced through the walls and sky. They too, cried out together, with unwavering spirit:
"For Imperium Caelestis!"
"For Kenthelion Celestus!"