The scene shifted smoothly, from the Earth-bound essence instance of Hubei... to the cold black of space.
The Normandy-class spaceship, sleek and cutting through the cosmic dark like a spear, was moments away from arriving at Kusibo Station, a major interstellar hub orbiting a barren rogue planet on the outskirts of the Helios sector.
Inside the ship, the atmosphere was tense yet energized as the crew gathered to prepare for docking.
In the war room, holographic screens floated above the central table, displaying Kusibo Station's layout, docking protocols, and cargo manifest lists.
At the head of the table, Felicia Rothschild — Vice Team Leader and Damon's second-in-command for this vanguard operation — tapped her fingers lightly against the metal rim. Her intelligent blue eyes scanned every detail, her other hand flipping through mission bulletins.
