The Starbreaker docked silently at the asteroid station, its hull battered but holding steady. Inside, the air was thick with tension.
A group of figures cloaked in dark gear awaited them—leaders of the Dawn Syndicate, eyes sharp and wary.
Their leader, a tall woman with piercing green eyes, stepped forward. "We've heard of your strike. Impressive. But the Council fights dirty—and so do we."
Titan met her gaze steadily. "We need allies. We want to end the Council's reign."
She smirked. "And what are you willing to give in return?"
Negotiations began in whispers and coded exchanges, each side weighing trust against survival.
Lira watched carefully, knowing this alliance could either save the rebellion—or shatter it.