"Time to test the depth of the water, then," Hye commanded.
Instantly, his hidden assets began to move. He didn't commit his full force yet; instead, he activated the clusters of dormant little ships he had prepositioned around the Torank fleet.
He kept his primary "small ship trap" from the previous battle in reserve, unwilling to show his full strength until the nature of the black hexagons was revealed.
As for the galactic broadcast, he kept the feed tightly focused. To the billions of viewers watching across the universe, the screen showed only the relentless, terrifying efficiency of the Soulers and Reapers.
He showcased the slaughter, the precision, and the power of his vanguard, ensuring that not a single frame of the mysterious Torank weapon reached the public eye.
Since Olana could offer no insight into the nature of the strange artifacts, Hye decided there was only one way to learn: he would force the Toranks' hand.
