Aurelian placed the necessary source fragments in place and began the awakening.
This time, the response came almost right away.
There was no resistance from the hull, no instability, no pause that made anyone wonder if something had gone wrong.
The reaction moved cleanly through the ship, and a moment later, a young woman appeared before them.
She had black hair and wore what looked like a worn military-style uniform.
Parts of her were still wrapped in bandages, but not because she was hurt personally, but something that is similar to how the ship is being repaired, and this is being shown through her body.
Even so, there was nothing weak about her first impression, as she still had that look of defiance to death.
The moment she fully steadied herself, she saluted.
"My name is Selvarin," she said. "Third prototype cruiser of the Thornwake line. Commander… thank you. I did not think I would be of use again.
