[ WP ] There is unrest in the galaxy but the advanced alien races that populate it lack the capacity to kill . One alien race decides to recruit the humans of earth as their military .

Senator Eltan watched as the members took to their seats in the multi-storied hall. It had been a long time since the Syndicate assembly convened with all it's members present. But neither had they faced such dire circumstances in recent galactic history. Holograms blinked to life of assembly members who could not make it to the meeting in person. 
 
 When all the assembly members were present, Senator Eltan thumped the gavel on the dias and began, `` We are gathered here today to discuss the grave issue of …'' 
 
 `` I think we all know why we are here'', Senator Adba cut him short. `` We do n't have time to discuss. The time is nigh that we reach a decision on what we are going to about this race that calls themselves Humans. They have already pillaged our colonies on the rim and entered the Syndicate borders. It wo n't be long before the Humans figure out where our most populated planets and systems are. They need to be stopped. Our people need protection. We need a way to fight them back'', Senator Adba said. 
 
 `` Fight? ``, Senator Sudo asked. `` We have not had a fight in a centuries amongst our civilizations. The word itself only appears in our vocabulary to indicate a minor argument. If the destruction on the Nuari colonies is a sign, the humans define fighting differently.'' 
 
 `` You do n't suggest we parlay with them?'' 
 
 `` I do suggest we send a convoy. Hear them out, ask them what their wants are, negotiate. It is what we do best after all. We've had peace in the galaxy for as long as our history can remember.'' 
 
 Eltan watched the two argue, waiting for the right time to interject. Senator Sudo was right. Their civilizations had forgotten how to fight. A consequence of behavioral conditioning that had been undertaken for last several centuries to curb the harmful instincts. It was instrumental in uniting the various races and bringing peace across the Galaxy after centuries of unrest. Evolution took its course and in several centuries, the races became naturally peaceful. In the last two hundred years, they had even stopped teaching the distant violent past of the galaxy. It was a past well forgotten. Even bringing it up, made everyone sick. 
 
 `` Do you really think that a civilization that k... ki... kil'', she stumbled on the word'kills' and rubbed her temples. It was hard to even think such thoughts, let alone speak them. Clearing her head, she continued, `` I saw the havoc they left behind on Nuari and we need a way to stop them.'' 
 
 `` So you are suggesting to do … uh... as they …'', he grasped the sides of his table, to steady himself before finishing the thought, `` … *do*? ``, Senator Sudo asked, avoiding any specific words and yet finding it equally hard to verbalize the thought. `` And just how do you suggest we go about doing … uh … *that*?'' 
 
 `` We have the means, we have the tech.. `` 
 
 `` But do we have the will?'' 
 
 This was the point in the discussion that Eltan had been waiting for. `` No, but they do!'' he answered. 
 
 When he had their attention, he continued, `` You have both made excellent points Senator Sudo and Senator Adba and you are both right. We need to fight. But we ca n't go to war - not just against the Humans, but against anyone. It is not us anymore. Just talking about it is hard enough. But we can make new alliances who do not follow the same principles as us.'' 
 
 `` All the races in the galaxy are gathered here, and yet you speak of a new alliance …'', Senator Sudo trailed off with a raised brow. 
 
 Eltan smiled. `` I have a guest amidst us today, who is eager to help us with our predicament.'' He gave a slight nod to the operator. The teleporter activated on cue. The assembly waited with bated breath as the form slowly materialized. Eltan heard soft murmurs in the hall - members trying to guess the identity of this sole savior of all the races in the galaxy. As the final form materialized into a Human, the murmur in the hall grew until everyone was talking at once. 
 
 `` What is the meaning of this? Of bringing them here? ``, one of them managed to yell over the cacophony. The hall hushed waiting for a response. 
 
 `` If I may Senator'', the human asked with a slight bow to Eltan just as he was about to respond. Senator Eltan nodded. 
 
 The human clasped his hands behind his back, and studied the room. He approached Senator Sudo seated in the front row, and offered his right hand. `` It is a common human custom to greet another with a shaking of hands. `` The human waited smiling as the Senator stood deciding staring at the outstretched hand. Finally the Senator reached out to meet the outstretched hand. As soon as their hands locked, the human drew his other hand and connected it to the Senator's face with a loud smack. The Senator recoiled in shock, speechless at the weird custom. 
 
 `` You see'', the human turned his back to the Senator and began addressing the audience, `` Even though both hands are connected to one body, one offers a peaceful gesture.'' He paused with his right hand raised high studying the hall. Satisfied that he had their full attention, he continued, `` while the other seeks violence.'' He shook his head at the left hand. `` Now imagine a giant sentient life form with countless tendrils, each seeking their way through the cosmos. As the tendrils get farther and farther from each other, their methods differ. But, we are still bound by the same body. In the same way the human race has grown into different factions as we spread across our galaxy, yet we remain governed by the same core principles and values of survival, unity and hope for a better future for ourselves and our friends.'' 
 
 Raising his left hand, he continued, `` The left hand, is out there attacking and pillaging your colonies at the galactic rim right now. Leaving countless dead in its wake and fast approaching your Capitals. It has but one goal - expansion of the human race through wanton destruction and annexation.'' 
 
 `` And what is your goal? ``, Senator Sudo interrupted. 
 
 The human smiled. In a soft voice, he replied, `` Advancement of the human race through diplomatic partnerships. There is a lot that our civilizations can offer each other. We offer you the solution to your problems. We know your enemies better than you do. We have studied their tactics for centuries. We have battled through our own galaxy against them many times. We've followed their technological progress and weapon designs for centuries. We have counter measures in place, and can drive them back. In fact,'' he paused for dramatic effect before continuing, `` Just a few days back, we pushed them back on Alpha Nov.'' 
 
 As if on cue, the giant screen in the hall, came to life, with a series of images showing the destruction left behind on the destroyed colonies. After establishing the cruel nature of the Expansionist faction, the video changed to display the two sides locked in gruesome battle on Alpha Nov. Guns blazing on either side. Countless lives lost. Eltan watched the assembly members grimace at the images on the screen. Some fainted at the sight of the violence. The graphic images on the screen would leave several of them sick over the next few weeks. If words would not convince them, the live action footage of the efficacy of this race definitely would. 
 
 When the video was over, the human said, `` I'm General Shaw and as the leader of the Solar Liberation, I offer you peace.'' 
 
 Eltan and General Shaw waited as the assembly members discussed the issue in soft murmurs. Finally Senator Adba stood up and asked, `` We do not have any proof that they will not hesitate later''. A weak chorus of'aye' followed. Eltan knew that the victory was in his sights. Just a few more reluctant members left, and the act would pass. 
 
 `` This is not our way! I ca n't believe you are even considering this! I WILL NOT agree to this! `` Senator Sudo shouted aghast, breaking the silent rapture that that enveloped the hall. He slapped his fist on the podium dash in defiance. 
 
 In the blink of an eye, General Shaw drew out his gun and the sound of a bullet echoed in the hall. The assembly fell quiet as the Senator's body slumped at the podium. With a blow of air to clear the gun chamber, General Shaw holstered the gun at his side, as quickly as he had drawn it. Eltan was impressed at the ease with which General Shaw had been able to pull the trigger on another life. Even the thought of making this decision would have crippled many members of their race. He watched Senator Adba, as she stood in shock watching the blood pool and drip from the side of the podium. She looked pale, as if she would pass out any minute. With a slow nod, she sat back down. 
 
 `` All in favor of the Human Military Strategy Act? `` Senator Eltan asked his speechless audience. With a look around the assembly, he knew the answer, even before the assembly responded with a resounding `` Aye''. 
 
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 `` I assume it went well General.'' 
 
 `` Very well, Mr. President. We have a permanent seat at the Syndicate assembly'', General Shaw answered the man at the head of the table. 
 
 `` Good. Initiate attack on the remaining Nov colonies. General, I presume you will want to orchestrate another defense?'' 
 
 General Shaw nodded and exited the room with a smirk on his face. 

