As the humans displaced by the pescans moved into position to begin their long-awaited assault, a lot of events took place back in normal space.
The tragedies and losses inflicted on the citizens of the new colonial state centered around Davute were devastating!
The beasts let loose in the packed and congested city center that should have been the safest district of all had an enormous effect on many people.
The festive mood had decidedly been squashed by the violent attack!
Even the colonists located in the many planets that fell within the sphere of influence of the colonial state no longer felt happy and satisfied.
The broadcasts that clearly transmitted the violent and bloody images of death and destruction ensured that no one was able to miss what was taking place on the ground!