Empress Dowager's voice quivered with emotion as she spoke, her eyes fixed on the hologram before her.
"These are the faces of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to unlock the secrets of this ancient technology,"
She said, her voice heavy with grief.
As the hologram materialized, hundreds of faces appeared, each one telling a story of sacrifice and dedication.
There were young soldiers, elderly scientists, and everything in between.
Each one had given their life so that future generations could benefit from their discoveries.
The weight of their sacrifices hung heavy in the air, and the room fell silent as the Empress Dowager spoke.
"We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid,"
She said, her voice laced with guilt.
"Let's take a moment to give thanks and salute these heroes…"
