I Am The Swarm

Internal strife exists within most intelligent species. However, when faced with external pressure, most species tend to set aside their conflicts and unite.

Within the coalition, the Troi race demonstrated remarkable unity. Even Viller, who had conflicts with the coalition commander, never publicly undermined his authority, despite being targeted.

Thus, the Troi military, appearing as a solid bloc to outsiders, provided the coalition commander with overwhelming support. Other races, whether out of fear or other reasons, did not openly show disobedience.

Of course, this excluded certain Anti-war factions who had already given up.

But now, the coalition commander’s supporters had been decimated. While this wouldn’t lead other members to attempt a power grab—after all, the Troi civilization still existed—it would significantly undermine the coalition commander’s credibility on the current battlefield if he didn’t take action. There might not be open opposition, but subtle dissent would surely emerge.

After all, if the coalition commander was so “ruthless” that he could lead his own elite forces into such a disastrous situation, who would dare to entrust their lives entirely to him?

The coalition commander understood this well, which was why he was now in a state of panic. He had to save face.

“Damn it, what are the flanks doing?! Push forward! And what about the wings? The Swarm has stopped firing electromagnetic cannons, yet you’re still crawling along with your repulsion fields active?”

The coalition commander erupted in fury, berating the communication channels in an attempt to regain some authority through sheer force of intimidation.