The wind howled around them, biting into their skin as the crew of the Ark crouched low behind the snowdrift, their eyes trained on the sprawling Imperial facility ahead. Ethan could feel the tension in the air, the cold doing nothing to numb the weight of their mission. This wasn't just a simple recon operation; this was their chance to uncover the Empire's newest weapon, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
The facility was immense, built into the sheer ice cliffs of Kardek's Maw, with towering structures bristling with defenses. Imperial war droids patrolled the perimeter, their glowing red eyes scanning the landscape for any sign of intruders. The sound of machinery hummed faintly in the distance, a constant reminder of the Empire's relentless march toward domination.
"We've got to get closer," Ethan said quietly, his breath visible in the freezing air. "We need a way inside."
