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The air was thick with tension as Shen and his team prepared for their first coordinated attack. The objective was simple but crucial: cripple one of The Ascendants' key operations, sending a clear message that they were not to be underestimated.
Shen stood at the center of the makeshift command room in their safehouse, going over the final details of the plan. The room was dimly lit, with maps and blueprints of the target site pinned to the walls. His team was gathered around him, each member focused and ready.
"Alright, listen up," Shen began, his voice steady. "Our target is a weapons depot owned by The Ascendants. It's heavily guarded, but if we hit it hard and fast, we can take them by surprise and destroy their supply line."
