The aftermath of the battle left the skies above Rhyax littered with debris from fallen Reaver ships. Ethan and his crew, alongside the Rhyaxian defense forces, had managed to stave off the assault. The once-tense colony now felt a cautious optimism, a sense of hope beginning to flicker among the survivors. The battle had proven their resilience and the strength of their new alliance.
Ethan stood on the Ark's bridge, watching the Rhyaxian fleet regroup and tend to their wounded. The battle had taken a toll on everyone, but their victory marked an important step in rallying the Outer Rim. He turned to Nova, who was busy piloting the ship back toward the colony.
"Any word from the other factions we contacted?" he asked.
Nova checked the communications console and nodded. "A few have responded. They're sending scouts to monitor Reaver activity, and some are mobilizing their own fleets to help defend nearby systems. It's a good start, Captain."
