The air in Elysiar felt charged—not unstable, not dangerous, but watchful.
The planet had changed. The galaxy had felt it. And now, the city had to respond.
Within hours of the final pulse, Adam convened the city's leadership council: Mara, Serin, Leyna, Kaela, Arven, and a few of the more experienced summoned advisors. No one argued. No one hesitated. Everyone understood: attention—wanted or not—was inevitable.
Preparations Began Immediately
Mara oversaw the expansion of the city's perimeter defenses. She restructured patrol zones and rerouted surveillance towers. The clone engineer squads installed sensor beacons and launched atmospheric monitors.
Three days later, she stood before the first of the completed defense grid upgrades:
[NEW STRUCTURE COMPLETE: Ion Cannon Tower]Origin:Star Wars – Rebel Alliance EraFunction: Long-range anti-orbital strike capability, limited anti-air coverageBonus: Passive planetary shield calibration bonus
Serin directed the enhancement of the inner ward, designating it as the Command Core, a central fallback zone in case of planetary breach. Layered defensive enchantments were installed—sourced from recovered schematics of both Elder Scrolls and D&D multiverse spells.
Kaela worked with Kaela's team to integrate new power conduits using crystallized arc-light fragments from the recently awakened world-veins—enhancing the city's ambient shielding and summoning range.
And Adam?
Adam built.
[TIME SKIP – 14 Days Later]
Construction surged again.
The planet, now deeply synchronized with the system, responded with almost uncanny speed. As if it wanted to grow.
By the end of the two-week cycle, the following new franchise-based structures had been added:
1. Jedi Watchtower (High Republic Variant)
Function: Passive Force anomaly detection, safe meditation zone, boosts morale
Franchise: Star Wars
Location: Placed high above the central spire, accessible only via secured gravlift
2. Mass Relay Dockyard (Miniaturized Variant)
Function: Short-range gate-link system within the planet's leyline nexus; non-interstellar
Franchise: Mass Effect
Bonus: Unlocks high-efficiency travel between distant planetary regions
3. Forge of Aegis (Warframe-Inspired)
Function: Advanced armor and weapons crafting; boosts summoned unit resilience
Franchise: Warframe
Unique Trait: Enhances performance of summoned military forces when stationed nearby
Alongside the structural expansions, the system rewarded Adam's progress with new summoning resources:
[Summoning Tokens Received:]
Uncommon x2 (Franchise Locked)
Rare x1 (Wildcard – Guaranteed Tactical or Command Unit)
Epic x1 (High-Power Elite Unit – Requires Upgraded Chamber)
The Epic token pulsed softly in his inventory—waiting.
On the final day of the skip, Adam stood overlooking Elysiar from the central command tower. The sky was clear. The Spindle shimmered in the far distance, untouched but ever present. Villagers walked with quiet purpose. Patrols moved smoothly. The city was ready.
Mara joined him at the edge.
"They'll come eventually," she said. "Jedi. Sith. Or something worse."
"I know."
"We can't stop it."
"No," Adam replied. "But we can make sure that when they arrive… we're not just waiting."
Summons and Foundations
The summoning chamber pulsed with new energy—its glyphwork brighter, sharper. The system's synchronization with the planet had altered even this sacred structure.
Adam stood at the platform, interface ready. The two Uncommon tokens and one Rare token floated in the air before him, each emitting their own subtle rhythm.
He started with the Uncommon Tokens.
[UNCOMMON SUMMON – TIER II]Franchise:HaloUnit: Spartan Fireteam (2-Member Recon Pair – Call Signs "Ghost" and "Razor")Role: Long-range scouting, stealth extraction, force reconTraits: Active camouflage, enhanced mobility, battlefield analyticsPassive: Planetary Tracking Sync – Improves regional scan clarity by 12%
The two Spartans arrived mid-motion, dropping to one knee before straightening with fluid ease. Their armor shimmered with low-profile tech, and their helmets turned simultaneously toward Adam.
"Mission parameters, sir?" Ghost asked.
He grinned. "You'll be briefed soon."
[UNCOMMON SUMMON – TIER II]Franchise:Avatar: The Last Airbender (Legend of Korra Era)Unit: Dual Elemental Enforcer Team – Water & Earth BendersRole: Civil and battlefield control, disaster recovery, terrain reshapingTraits: AoE control abilities, environment-reactive defensePassive: Increases environmental adaptability for civilian districts
The two benders arrived standing on summoned platforms—one cloaked in swirling mist, the other ringed by hovering pebbles. They bowed, calm and composed.
Then came the Rare Token.
It felt heavier. It didn't just summon individuals.
It summoned presence.
[RARE SUMMON – TACTICAL UNIT CLASS]Franchise:Star Wars – Clone WarsUnit: AT-TE + 12-Man Veteran Clone Squad (Hardcase Tactical Designation)Role: Mobile siege engine, heavy support, fortified logistics deploymentTraits: Long-range plasma artillery, deployable cover, squad-linked coordinationPassive: Boosts morale of all summoned units within line-of-sightSpecial: Acts as mobile command relay for surface-level engagements
The ground beneath the summoning circle trembled.
The chamber flared—and a shimmering projection formed not just of a person, but a machine. The heavy treaded bulk of a full-scale AT-TE tank rolled forward, accompanied by a seasoned clone squad in Phase II armor.
"Reporting for assignment," said the squad's commander, saluting crisply.
Adam stared for a moment, breath caught in his chest.
"Welcome home."
Summoning System – Epic Tier Upgrade Path
With the summons completed, Adam turned his attention to the remaining token—the one that pulsed like a star in his inventory.
[EPIC SUMMON – LOCKED]Upgrade Requirements for Summoning Chamber – Tier III Access:
50,000 Refined Crystal
25,000 Advanced Alloy
5x Rare Arcane Cores
2x Keyed Nexus Relays (Planet-Derived)
1x Node-Linked Command Core (Upgradeable from HQ)
Status: INCOMPLETE – Progress 47%
He exhaled slowly. Nearly there.
And whatever waited in that token… it wasn't small.
"Soon," he murmured.
The chamber's light dimmed behind him as he left—resonant with new life, quiet anticipation, and the calm before something far greater.