Upon getting their orders, the Tindrel and Qalian-Vosh immediately started complaining.

"This objective is not worthy of the might our fleet brings to bear."

“You’ll never be able to hold off two fleets at once!”

“That large object could be their central command node. Destroying that might fold their entire force!”

“We are spread rather thin, Admiral Matir. Not much margin for error.” Admiral Stentz added, as the Outreman cruisers assumed a helical formation around each of the core ships and support elements.
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Aboard the Magnificent Horizon, the science team waited eagerly by their equipment. Freyr stood on a raised platform where she could see almost everything. “Give me topography on Psi-Helios as soon as you can.” She ordered.

“Yes ma’am.”

Dr Lang looked over at Vreta, who usually seemed to be nearby.

“How are you feeling?”