Kaelen's briefing was grim.
"Dawn-Class entity designated 'Vex'thal' has taken root in the Nebula of Screams. It's corrupting stellar matter to create a Corrupted star—a permanent bastion. Your mission: infiltrate, plant a Star-Killer charge at its core, and extract before detonation."
She looked at them. "This is a suicide mission. Survival probability is calculated at 12%. You may refuse."
Leyla bared her teeth. "We don't refuse."
Mira nodded. "We go."
Echo met Kaelen's eyes. "We'll beat your probability."
For the first time, something like respect flickered in her gaze. "Then prepare. You launch in six hours."