[ WP ] A peaceful alien race is besieged by another race in the same galaxy . As their last planets fall and their home-world comes under threat they do the unthinkable . They ask for aid from the only known creatures more brutal than their foes in exchange for FTL technology . Humans accept the deal .

`` Your Holiness, they can not be trusted!'' Chancellor Vyx said with a raised voice, not daring to allow any menace or anger come through as he addressed his liege. `` *My dearest Vyx, do you not see? There truly is no other way.*''. Empress Yllant spoke into Vyx's mind. `` I know my empress, I know... but I fear that if the Gaunt are n't our downfall, then the humans will be once they've wiped the Gaunt from our systems''. 
 
 Empress Yllant stood, softly swaying back and forth, her large eyes closed and her pale grey skin softly reflecting the myriad of lights illuminating the counsel chambers. It gave her a slightly blue hue, one that could only be overpowered by the colors of her deep and bright cerulean eyes. 
 
 After a moment of thought, she mentally spoke again. `` *The humans are indeed a vicious and dreadful race. They war with one another over the worst of things: resources, religion, substance, power. That is why they are perfect for us. They've spent the past 4 millenia at war. Perfecting and expanding on its art. Their greatest technological breakthroughs have almost exclusively had war as the primary use. But, they are also progressive in ways we do not understand. They are capable of ceasing their warring on a whim, and turning enemies into allies. They are capable of strong devotion and loyalty to one another, especially if the relationship is mutually beneficial. That, my dear Vyx, is why they will aid us. We will provide them with the ability to traverse the stars unimpeded, in exchange for their gifts of war. *'' 
 
 `` My empress, if we give the humans the ability to travel as we do, where will they turn once they've sucked the surrounding systems dry? You and I both know their history on planet colonization. They barely reached the 4th planet of Sol, and it's a barren wasteland. They had absolutely minimal success at colonizing it, and if you recall, ultimately had to abandon the notion all together. What will they do when they see Ortga, with its lush forest and waterways? The pristine and abundant sources of oxygen? Or what about Ghendo? It has more precious metal and fuel sources than we can accurately catalog, and we've been at that task for nearly 900 cycles. They will see what we have, they will take, and they will us it for further war. It's what they do. However...'' Vyx wiped rust colored sweat from his brow `` If you will it, it shall be done, in your most holy name. I have my concerns, my dreads.... my fears... but I will not question your judgement. I will dispatch envoys immediately. You are correct about all.'' Vyx turned to leave the counsel chambers as she invaded his mind once more. `` *Ensure that they are adequately enticed Vyx. The Gaunt are not like the humans after all. Even for humanity, they will provide a sporting challenge. Both sides will stand to lose much, with greater to gain if they win. *'' 
 
 A smile crept up on Vyx's thin black lips. `` Off course, your Holiness. It will simply be a matter of'informing' the humans that if we fall, the Gaunt will see the Sol system as their next target. They are always so eager to fight, they surely will not chance an invasion of Terra.'' 
 
 `` *Vyx, are you planning to outright lie to them? In my name no less? *'' 
 
 `` I will do what is necessary your Holiness, to ensure they cooperate in a manner you are pleased with''. 
 
 Empress Yllant opened her eyes and spoke aloud. `` You're already thinking like one, Vyx. You serve me well''.
