"The assault on the Minotaur Clan will begin after I return. Until then, I leave the details—all of them—up to the seven of you."
Those words echoed in their minds like sacred permission. A rare freedom. An unspoken challenge.
To the Grand Admirals, it was more than a directive—it was an invitation. A green light to plan, compete, and outmaneuver one another. With Kallus's authority behind them and no restrictions on how to proceed, the internal competition ignited like a spark in dry grass.
Each Admiral saw this not just as a campaign—but as a proving ground. A chance to show who deserved the most glory, who could seize the most ground, and who truly embodied the spirit of the Void Fleet.
[The above paragraphs were important, which is why I included them. To make up for it, I've added extra words so it doesn't seem like I'm padding the word count.]
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| Void fleet imperial Command | Strategic Command Division |