The artifact's energy surged, knocking Lena's team off their feet. Jax's crew took advantage of the distraction.
"Now's our chance!" Jax yelled. "Grab the artifact and let's get out of here!"
Arin Vex carefully retrieved the crystal, while Grimjack and the others provided cover. They fought their way past Lena's team, who were struggling to regain their footing.
As they reached the exit, a massive explosion rocked the station. The artifact's energy had overloaded the structure.
"Run!" Jax shouted.
They sprinted through the corridors, debris crashing around them. Finally, they reached the Marauder's Revenge, parked outside.
"Get us out of here, Grimjack!" Jax ordered.
The ship lifted off, narrowly avoiding the station's collapse. They jumped into hyperspace, leaving the chaos behind.
Breathless, Jax turned to Arin. "What just happened?"
Arin examined the artifact. "It's more powerful than I imagined. We need to understand its secrets."
Jax nodded. "Agreed. But first, we need to shake the EUG. They'll be hunting us harder than ever."
Grimjack's voice came over the comms system. "Captain, we've got a problem. The EUG has dispatched a fleet to intercept us..."