The Eclipse returned to the Alliance outpost, where the mood was a mixture of relief and tension. The battle had been won, but the threat of the enemy's next move loomed large.
Wil and his team were debriefed by Captain Alera, who congratulated them on their success. But even as they discussed their next steps, the weight of the situation pressed down on them.
"We've bought ourselves some time," Captain Alera said, "but we need to figure out who's behind these attacks and what their endgame is."
Wil nodded, his mind already racing with possibilities. "We'll start by interrogating the prisoners we captured. They might have information on the enemy's plans."
"Agreed," Captain Alera said. "But be careful. Whoever is behind this is playing a dangerous game, and they won't go down easily."
