The Ark cruised through the vast expanse of space, the hum of the ship's engines providing a steady rhythm as the crew gathered in the command center. A message from the Galactic Senate had just come through, and the news was far better than any of them could have hoped for.
Ethan stood at the center of the room, his arms crossed over his chest as he listened to the Senate's representative deliver the latest update. The image of Senator Halian, a stoic and dignified figure, flickered on the holo-display, his voice calm but filled with a sense of urgency.
"Captain Warren," the senator said, his gaze focused and serious. "I'm pleased to inform you that all known Imperial operatives have been detained and imprisoned. The Galactic Senate has regained control of the major sectors, and the free peoples of the galaxy are once again under our protection."
