The massive hum of Aegis' engines reverberated through the ship's hull as Jack stared out of the observation window, his thoughts a whirlwind of uncertainty and determination. The stars outside looked as cold and distant as the fate awaiting them. The final confrontation was looming, the culmination of years of war, struggle, and sacrifice. Jack could feel the weight of the galaxy's future bearing down on him, and there was no turning back now.
"Six hours," Mira's voice broke through the silence, her presence steady and composed as she approached. She held a datapad in her hand, filled with the latest intelligence. "The final assault on the Dark Core is set to begin. This is it, Jack. The last chance."
Jack nodded grimly, turning from the window to face her. "I've been preparing for this moment for a long time, Mira. But something doesn't feel right. I can sense the tension like something's about to snap."
Mira looked at him with concern. "What do you mean?"
"I don't know," he replied. "It's as if all the pieces are falling into place too perfectly. Like we're walking into a trap."
Mira's brow furrowed. "You think the Dark Force has infiltrated our ranks?"
Jack's gaze hardened. "It's a possibility. We've already seen how easily alliances can fracture. Thal'karr's betrayal, Kalyrian's demands it's all part of a bigger picture. One that we're still trying to fully understand."
As the minutes ticked down, the crew of Aegis was in a state of uneasy preparation. Everyone knew what was at stake, but the psychological toll of the impending battle was undeniable. Jack had never seen the crew so tense. The usual camaraderie had been replaced by a quiet, anxious energy. They were preparing for a mission that could end either in victory or total annihilation.
Jack paced through the command center, giving orders, reviewing strategy, trying to keep the team focused. He had done everything in his power to ensure they were ready, but there was always a lingering doubt in the back of his mind. He had been through countless battles, but nothing had ever felt as decisive, as final, as this.
Mira's voice cut through the tension again. "Jack, there's something you need to see. Now."
He followed her to the ship's central hub, where a large holographic display illuminated the room. It was an intercepted transmission from an unknown source distorted, but readable. The message was brief, but its contents were enough to send a chill down Jack's spine.
The transmission was from someone within their own ranks. It was coded and disguised, but after a moment of careful analysis, Mira managed to break it down. The message was clear: "The time has come. Prepare for the final phase. Ensure all paths are clear for the Dark Core."
Jack's heart dropped as he processed the meaning. Someone on his team someone he had trusted was working for the enemy. The betrayal cut deep, and it wasn't just the act itself. It was the realization that the Dark Force had infiltrated them at the highest levels. Someone had been feeding them false intelligence, sabotaging their efforts from the inside.
"Damn it," Jack muttered under his breath, clenching his fists. "Who could it be?"
Mira looked equally furious, but she held her composure. "We need to act fast. If the enemy's inside our ranks, we can't risk taking chances. Someone has been working against us from the inside, and we need to root them out before we move forward."
Jack knew she was right, but the timing was critical. The final battle was imminent, and they couldn't afford delays. Yet, the possibility of a mole in their midst meant that every move they made could be compromised.
"Call a meeting," Jack said, his voice calm but firm. "We're going to find out who's behind this, and we're going to do it now. I want everyone to be in the briefing room in ten minutes."
As the crew assembled, Jack stood at the front, his mind racing. Mira, standing by his side, could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on him. She had seen him face many dangers before, but this was different. They were on the brink of annihilation, and now they had to confront the betrayal of one of their own.
One by one, the crew filed in, their faces grim. They knew what had been happening outside, the signs of impending doom, but now they faced a deeper threat: the enemy was already among them. Jack scanned the room, his eyes lingering on each member. Everyone looked the same stoic, determined but Jack knew better than to trust appearances now.
"Everyone," Jack began, his voice steady but commanding. "I've just received confirmation that there's a mole in our ranks. Someone here has been sabotaging our efforts and feeding information to the enemy. We can't afford to waste any more time. We need to figure out who's behind this, and we need to do it now."
The room fell into a heavy silence. The crew exchanged looks, suspicion creeping into their expressions. No one knew who could be responsible, but the weight of the accusation hung over them all. The trust that had been built over countless missions, the camaraderie that had seen them through the darkest moments, was now shattered.
"We'll conduct an immediate investigation," Mira said, her voice sharp. "No one is above suspicion, but we'll approach this with care. We'll begin with the most recent transmissions and check for any anomalies. We'll also conduct thorough background checks and monitor any suspicious behavior. Time is critical, and we can't afford to let this sabotage our mission."
Jack nodded, but he knew it wouldn't be that easy. The mole could be anyone. Someone he had fought beside, shared a drink with, trusted with his life. And now, one of them had turned against him. The thought was enough to make his stomach churn, but there was no time for doubt. They had to move forward.
The investigation began immediately, but as the minutes ticked by, Jack couldn't shake the feeling that they were running out of time. The final battle was drawing closer, and if they couldn't find the mole before they launched their assault, the mission would fail and the galaxy along with it.
Hours passed in tense silence, each crew member's actions closely watched, every movement scrutinized. Jack stood in the command center, staring out at the stars, his mind racing. Who could it be? Who was the traitor? And what had they done to secure the Dark Force's victory?
The ship's systems hummed quietly around him, the calm before the storm. In just a few hours, the final confrontation would begin. Jack knew it was the last chance for the galaxy. But now, with the traitor still hidden among them, the stakes had never been higher. The galaxy's fate rested on their shoulders but with a mole in their midst, even their best efforts might not be enough.
As the countdown to the final battle continued, Jack and his crew were more determined than ever to uncover the traitor in their ranks. But with every passing second, the tension grew. The final confrontation was upon them and they couldn't afford to let the enemy win from the inside out.
The clock was ticking.
Terjemahan Indonesia:
Gemuruh mesin Aegis terdengar menggema di seluruh lambung kapal saat Jack menatap keluar jendela observasi, pikirannya berputar penuh ketidakpastian dan tekad. Bintang-bintang di luar tampak dingin dan jauh, seperti takdir yang menanti mereka. Pertempuran terakhir semakin dekat, puncak dari bertahun-tahun perang, perjuangan, dan pengorbanan. Jack merasakan beban masa depan galaksi yang semakin menekan, dan tak ada jalan mundur lagi.
"Enam jam," suara Mira memecah keheningan, kehadirannya tenang dan terkendali saat dia mendekat. Dia memegang sebuah datapad di tangannya, penuh dengan intelijen terbaru. "Serangan terakhir ke Dark Core akan dimulai. Ini saatnya, Jack. Kesempatan terakhir."
Jack mengangguk dengan muram, berbalik dari jendela untuk menatapnya. "Aku sudah mempersiapkan momen ini selama bertahun-tahun, Mira. Tapi ada yang terasa tidak benar. Aku bisa merasakannya seperti ada sesuatu yang akan pecah."
Mira menatapnya dengan khawatir. "Apa maksudmu?"
"Aku tidak tahu," jawabnya. "Seperti semua potongan teka-teki jatuh terlalu sempurna. Seolah-olah kita sedang berjalan ke dalam jebakan."
Alis Mira berkerut. "Kau pikir Dark Force telah menyusup ke dalam barisan kita?"
Pandangan Jack mengeras. "Itu mungkin saja. Kita sudah melihat bagaimana mudahnya aliansi-alansi kita retak. Pengkhianatan Thal'karr, tuntutan Kalyrian semuanya bagian dari gambaran yang lebih besar. Yang masih kita coba pahami sepenuhnya."
Saat menit-menit terus berjalan, kru Aegis berada dalam persiapan yang cemas. Semua orang tahu apa yang dipertaruhkan, tetapi beban psikologis dari pertempuran yang akan datang tidak bisa disangkal. Jack belum pernah melihat kru sekusut ini. Kekuatan persahabatan yang biasanya mereka miliki kini digantikan dengan energi cemas dan tertekan. Mereka bersiap untuk misi yang bisa berakhir dengan kemenangan atau kehancuran total.
Jack berjalan mondar-mandir melalui pusat komando, memberi perintah, meninjau strategi, berusaha menjaga fokus tim. Dia telah melakukan segala yang dia bisa untuk memastikan mereka siap, tetapi selalu ada keraguan yang mengganggu di dalam dirinya. Dia telah melalui banyak pertempuran, tetapi tak ada yang pernah terasa sepenting, seserius, seperti yang satu ini.
Suara Mira kembali memecah ketegangan. "Jack, ada sesuatu yang perlu kau lihat. Sekarang."
Dia mengikuti Mira ke pusat komando kapal, di mana tampilan holografis besar menyinari ruangan. Itu adalah transmisi yang disadap dari sumber yang tidak diketahui terdistorsi, tetapi dapat dibaca. Pesan itu singkat, tetapi isinya cukup untuk membuat Jack merinding.
Transmisi itu berasal dari seseorang di dalam barisan mereka sendiri. Itu disamarkan dan disembunyikan, tetapi setelah beberapa saat menganalisis, Mira berhasil memecahkannya. Pesan itu jelas: "Waktunya telah tiba. Persiapkan semua jalan untuk Dark Core."
Jantung Jack jatuh saat dia mencerna artinya. Seseorang di timnya seseorang yang telah dia percayai bekerja untuk musuh. Pengkhianatan itu sangat dalam, dan itu bukan hanya tindakan itu sendiri. Ini adalah kenyataan bahwa Dark Force telah menyusup ke dalam mereka di level tertinggi. Seseorang telah memberi mereka informasi palsu, merusak upaya mereka dari dalam.
"Persetan," gumam Jack pelan, mengepalkan tinjunya. "Siapa dia?"
Mira tampak marah, tetapi dia menjaga ketenangannya. "Kita harus bertindak cepat. Jika musuh ada di dalam barisan kita, kita tak bisa mengambil risiko lagi. Seseorang telah merusak kita dari dalam, dan kita harus menggali mereka sekarang juga."
Jack tahu dia benar, tetapi waktu sangat kritis. Pertempuran terakhir sudah dekat, dan mereka tidak bisa menunda lagi. Namun, kemungkinan adanya mata-mata di tengah mereka berarti setiap langkah yang mereka ambil bisa jadi sudah dikompromikan.
"Rapikan pertemuan," kata Jack, suaranya tenang namun tegas. "Kita akan mencari tahu siapa yang ada di balik ini, dan kita akan melakukannya sekarang juga. Aku ingin semua orang berkumpul di ruang briefing dalam sepuluh menit."
Saat kru berkumpul, Jack berdiri di depan, pikirannya berpacu. Mira, yang berdiri di sampingnya, bisa merasakan beban situasi ini menimpanya. Dia telah melihat Jack menghadapi banyak bahaya sebelumnya, tetapi ini berbeda. Mereka berada di ambang kehancuran, dan sekarang mereka harus menghadapi pengkhianatan dari salah satu dari mereka.
Satu per satu, kru masuk, wajah mereka muram. Mereka tahu apa yang sedang terjadi di luar, tanda-tanda kehancuran yang akan datang, tetapi sekarang mereka menghadapi ancaman yang lebih dalam: musuh sudah ada di tengah mereka. Jack memindai ruangan, matanya menatap setiap anggota. Semua terlihat sama tegas, penuh tekad tetapi Jack lebih tahu daripada sekadar mempercayai penampilan mereka sekarang.
"Semua," Jack mulai, suaranya mantap namun memerintah. "Aku baru saja menerima konfirmasi bahwa ada mata-mata di dalam barisan kita. Seseorang di sini telah merusak upaya kita dan memberi informasi kepada musuh. Kita tak bisa membuang waktu lagi. Kita harus menemukan siapa yang ada di balik ini, dan kita harus melakukannya sekarang."
Ruangan itu jatuh dalam keheningan yang dalam. Kru saling bertukar pandang, kecurigaan mulai tampak di wajah mereka. Tak ada yang tahu siapa yang bisa bertanggung jawab, tetapi tuduhan itu menggantung di atas mereka semua. Kepercayaan yang dibangun selama banyak misi, persahabatan yang telah membawa mereka melewati momen tergelap, kini hancur.
"Kita akan melakukan penyelidikan segera," kata Mira, suaranya tajam. "Tak ada yang kebal dari kecurigaan, tapi kita akan mendekati ini dengan hati-hati. Kita akan mulai dengan transmisi terbaru dan memeriksa segala kejanggalan. Kita juga akan melakukan pemeriksaan latar belakang dan memantau perilaku yang mencurigakan. Waktu sangat penting, dan kita tak bisa membiarkan ini merusak misi kita."
Jack mengangguk, tetapi dia tahu ini tidak akan mudah. Mata-mata itu bisa jadi siapa saja. Seseorang yang telah dia tempuh pertempuran bersama, berbagi minuman, mempercayakan hidupnya. Dan sekarang, salah satu dari mereka telah berbalik melawan dirinya. Pikirannya hampir tidak sanggup menahannya, tetapi tidak ada waktu untuk keraguan. Mereka harus bergerak maju.
Penyelidikan dimulai segera, tetapi saat menit-menit berlalu, Jack tak bisa menyingkirkan perasaan bahwa mereka sedang kehabisan waktu. Pertempuran terakhir semakin dekat, dan jika mereka tidak menemukan mata-mata itu sebelum meluncurkan serangan, misi itu akan gagal dan galaksi bersamanya.
Jam terus berdetak dalam keheningan yang cemas, setiap gerakan kru diperhatikan, setiap tindakan diawasi. Jack berdiri di pusat komando, menatap bintang-bintang, pikirannya berpacu. Siapa dia? Siapa pengkhianat itu? Dan apa yang telah mereka lakukan untuk mengamankan kemenangan Dark Force?
Sistem kapal berdengung pelan di sekelilingnya, ketenangan sebelum badai. Dalam beberapa jam, pertempuran terakhir akan dimulai. Jack tahu ini adalah kesempatan terakhir untuk galaksi. Tetapi sekarang, dengan mata-mata yang masih tersembunyi di antara mereka, taruhannya belum pernah setinggi ini. Takdir galaksi terletak di pundak mereka tetapi dengan mata-mata di tengah mereka, bahkan usaha terbaik mereka mungkin tidak cukup.
Saat hitungan mundur menuju pertempuran terakhir terus berjalan, Jack dan kru-nya semakin tekad untuk menemukan pengkhianat di tengah mereka. Namun dengan setiap detik yang berlalu, ketegangan semakin meningkat. Pertempuran terakhir sudah di depan mata dan mereka tidak bisa membiarkan musuh menang dari dalam.
Jam terus berdetak.