troop-morale-and-preparation

In this chapter, Signy Mallory commands the Norway as it arrives at the remote Omicron Point, a dark, starless rendezvous used by the Fleet for covert operations. The crew and troops prepare nervously for a coordinated strike against Union forces, highlighting the tension and uncertainty of their guerrilla warfare tactics. A rare meeting of the surviving fleet captains, including Mazian, underscores the strategic planning behind their ongoing campaign and the precarious balance of power in the contested space stations.