Just as the colony began to take shape, Darian Voss and his fleet arrived. The attack was swift and brutal, catching Jaeden and his crew off guard. Explosions rocked the settlement as mercenary ships rained fire from above. The Astral Voyager scrambled to defend Nova Terra, but the odds were heavily stacked against them.
In the midst of the chaos, Elara refused to evacuate. "This is our home," she said firmly. "We stand and fight."
Rikkard and Tessa led the ground defenses, while Jaeden and Liora coordinated the ship's counterattacks. The battle was fierce, with casualties mounting on both sides. Just when all seemed lost, a fleet of ships appeared on the horizon—an unexpected alliance of those inspired by Jaeden and Elara's vision, coming to their aid.
With the reinforcements, they managed to turn the tide. Darian Voss, seeing his defeat, retreated, vowing to return. The victory was hard-won, but it solidified the foundation of their new nation.