[ WP ] Most of the Milky Way galaxy is ruled by an interstellar empire , populated by hundreds of alien races . The species of the ruling monarch keeps changing ; once they die , the emperor is reborn as a member of one of the many races . You 're the first human-reincarnation of this ruler .

`` Have you prepared the speech?'' he exhaled softly. 
 
 `` Yes, of course.'' He stepped back, eyes bowed. A new form was always difficult to control. I had waken a week before, in the privacy of a specific few. They'd shown me warmth. It—it was refreshing. I had lived in what seemed to be solace for the past century. Now I can only presume that I am human at heart. It's pleasant I suppose, to know what you truly are. 
 
 `` Please step forward,'' the intercom announced. I paced my way to the red line. Heavy blue curtain hung in front of me. It seemed I would drown in its depths before I could do much else. Before pondering the thought, the drapes shift and dragged themselves to the sides of the stage. 
 
 `` Hello humanity. As always, I should say that this term should go as well as the last.'' Murmurs sifted through the audience. `` Of course, no peace can come without sacrifice, detrimental sacrifice at times. But what has happened is in the past and perhaps no one but I can change that.'' The eyes of hopefuls gleamed at me in the shining lights. It was imperative to instill hope. 
 
 `` The galaxy, the universe, no one can make sense of it. Life happens and so we shall prosper because that is what we were made to do.'' Applause greeted me. Good, that is very good. `` Your faithful support means the world to me and I can assure you that no matter the lengths we endure, we shall remain together. 
 
 The lights dimmed and the projector came to life as I slipped off stage. It was always better to show a film; I was much better at sounding good. That is not to say I am not, but as humans know, we are selfish. I plan on embracing that. 
 
 Faint rumbles shook the auditorium as the thumping bass came from the hidden subwoofers. It had reached the climax. 
 
 `` Good, was it not?'' I said, walking back to the podium. Raucous applause finished my sentence. We are strong, and we will let others know. Stand strong, with me, and we can soar to the great unknowns!'' 
 
 Ovation met my closing remark as the curtains closed and I loosened my tie—fickle things, they are. Took me the better part of the week just to tie it, though I do suppose it looks endearing. 
 
 `` Hello, sir. The introduction seems to have gone well, though I do wonder why you went with such a brazen approach?'' Henry asked. His face was smooth with youth, a favorite human of mine. 
 
 `` It is quintessential to start a term with strife when dealing with humanity. It's the only way they seem to care.'' 
 
 `` Care, sir? How do you mean?'' he replied quickly, hurrying to keep up with my steps. 
 
 I stopped and turned to him. `` There is a special lesson to learn about humans. They're not the smartest, they're not the fastest, and they're not the strongest, but Henry, if there is one thing we excel at, it's waging war.''
