The Arkanites were an ancient race of nomadic warriors, their origins lost to the sands of time. Their ships, sleek and fast, were unlike any the council had in their fleet—designed for hit-and-run tactics, their stealth capabilities made them the perfect allies in the shadows. Their battle-hardened leaders had been fighting for independence long before Lena and Elias's fight began, and now they were ready to lend their skills to the cause.Zara, the leader of the Arkanites, was tall and imposing, her silver eyes cold and calculating. Her species had mastered the art of war, and their people were known for their unmatched ability to fight in the most hostile environments. Zara's fleet had been hiding in the asteroid belt of a neighboring star system, waiting for a signal to strike."The council's arrogance will be their undoing," Zara had said when Lena first reached out. "We have long fought to protect our people from their tyranny, and now we will join you in ridding the galaxy of this plague."Zara's people had been silently resisting the council for centuries, and their intelligence on the council's technology was invaluable. Lena had hoped they would join their cause, but now that it was a reality, the weight of her responsibility grew heavier. These warriors, who had seen the worst of the galaxy, now looked to her for leadership.