With that, they resumed their tactical discussion, formulating an aggressive strike plan to resolve the conflict swiftly while the fleet surged through hyperspace...
A few hundred light-years away, within the Moon Star System...
Standing on the observation bridge of the Lunar-class Apex Fortress—one of three massive Moon Fortresses deployed alongside thousands upon thousands of warships, the smallest being destroyers and the largest super battleships—stood President Vance. Surrounding him were several high-ranking Republic officials, standing stiffly at attention.
Vance's hands were tightly clenched behind his back, his face dark as he stared out into the cold yet majestic expanse of space.
Behind him, complete chaos had erupted among his cabinet members as news of the Battle of Selene reached the bridge.
