The Ark floated in the void of space, its sleek exterior glinting in the distant starlight. Inside the command deck, tension hung thick in the air as Ethan Warren stood before a massive holographic display of the galaxy, marked with flashing red dots indicating the locations of Cosmic Empire forces. The events of their recent mission weighed heavily on his shoulders, a chilling reminder of the battles yet to come.
Around him, the crew moved with a sense of urgency. Prella stood to his right, her brow furrowed in concentration as she analyzed the data they had gathered. Tazra Kane leaned casually against a console, her usual playful demeanor tinged with seriousness. Nova flitted around the room, injecting levity into the atmosphere as she engaged with the crew.