A crimson sun dipped below the horizon of Nova City, casting long shadows across the bustling metropolis. Captain Orion, his red suit gleaming in the fading light, stood atop the headquarters of the Galactic Spectrum Force, gazing out at the cityscape. A deep furrow etched his brow as he surveyed the city – a constant reminder of what they were fighting to protect.Inside the command center, a tense silence hung heavy in the air. The team had received a distress signal from a remote mining outpost on the fringes of Alliance territory. The message was garbled, hinting at an attack by a shadowy force unlike anything they had encountered before."Captain," Zara, the Pink Ranger, said, her voice laced with concern, "the readings are unlike anything in our database. It's a dark energy signature, unlike anything emitted by the Umbra Legion's usual forces."Drake, the Green Ranger, snorted. "Sounds like Nocturnis is up to something new. Whatever it is, we'll smash it."Lyra, the Blue Ranger, her eyes narrowed in thought, chimed in, "We need to approach this with caution, Drake. This darkness… it feels different."A holographic display flickered to life, revealing a haggard face – the outpost commander. "…under attack… creatures of shadow… help…" The transmission sputtered and died.A grim determination hardened Orion's features. "Looks like we have our answer. Rangers, suit up! We're heading into uncharted territory."Moments later, the Rangers stood transformed, their suits glowing with vibrant colors. Captain Orion, wielding the Star Saber, addressed them. "This darkness may be new, but our mission remains the same. We protect the innocent. Together, as the Galactic Spectrum Force, we face whatever lurks in the shadows!"Their transport ship, the StarCruiser Orion, hurtled through the inky blackness of space, its destination a desolate asteroid belt rumored to be teeming with volatile energy. As they neared their target, an unsettling sensation prickled at the Rangers' minds – a suffocating sense of dread."There it is," Vega, the Yellow Ranger, announced, pointing towards a colossal, obsidian asteroid pulsating with an ominous violet glow. "The energy signature is strongest there."The StarCruiser docked on the asteroid's surface, and the Rangers emerged into a desolate landscape of jagged rock formations. An unnatural stillness hung in the air, broken only by the rasping of unseen creatures.Suddenly, shadowy figures materialized from the darkness, their forms insubstantial wisps of pure darkness, their eyes glowing with malevolent red light. These were the Shadow Fiends, Nocturnis' latest creations, beings born from the darkest corners of the cosmos.The battle commenced in a whirlwind of light and shadow. Captain Orion led the charge, his Star Saber cutting through the darkness like a beacon of hope. Lyra danced around the Shadow Fiends, her Aqua Tridents conjuring torrents of water that momentarily held them back. Drake unleashed fiery blasts from his Dragon Gauntlets, incinerating the creatures on contact.Vega, her Photon Blasters humming with energy, unleashed a barrage of concentrated fire. Zara, her Pink Suit shimmering, sent waves of healing light to bolster her teammates and disrupt the Shadow Fiends' dark energy.But the creatures were relentless. They seemed to phase through attacks, their touch draining the Rangers' energy. Just as despair threatened to engulf them, a blinding light erupted from the horizon. A majestic phoenix, its feathers ablaze with golden fire, soared through the sky. Solara, the Gold Ranger, had arrived.With a battle cry that echoed through the asteroid field, Solara unleashed the Solar Blade, its radiance pushing back the encroaching darkness. The Shadow Fiends recoiled from the holy light, their forms flickering in distress.From the opposite direction, a colossal, shadowy leviathan emerged. Noctis, the Diamond Ranger, cloaked in darkness, materialized beside Solara. Together, the new Rangers unleashed a devastating combination attack, purging the remaining Shadow Fiends with a brilliant explosion of light and shadow.Exhausted but victorious, the Rangers regrouped. "Thanks for the assist," Orion said, offering a nod to Solara and Noctis.Solara, her golden suit gleaming, smiled warmly. "We couldn't just stand by when we sensed such darkness."Noctis, his shadowy form cloaked in an aura of mystery, spoke in a gravelly voice, "Remember, Rangers, even the deepest shadows cannot extinguish the light. Together, we are stronger."The Rangers, their spirits renewed, knew this was just the beginning. A new darkness had risen, and they, the united force of light, would stand against it. The battle for the galaxy had taken a dramatic turn, and the fate of countless worlds hung in the balance.