The Headquarters had changed once again while Khan was away. The cluster of central buildings had moved, getting closer to the defensive perimeter. Long-range turrets had also joined them, planning to help in the incoming battle.
The defensive perimeter itself had changed. Many turrets had gathered there, separated by a series of deep trenches. That arrangement said a lot about the imminent battle strategy, but Khan kept his thoughts to himself.
The Scalqa inside the trenches and defensive perimeter noticed the ship and cheered at its arrival. Some even followed it to its landing area, crowding the place.
The cheers grew louder when Khan's figure appeared on the ship's side doors. General excitement invaded the army at the return of its true leader, and Khan let that feeling wash over himself before setting off, flying toward the war council's building.
