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In the gripping finale, Val pays the ultimate price for her choice to embrace the power of Impulse 9 once more. After a brutal confrontation, Val successfully eliminates Roy but suffers severe injuries in the process. The act of sacrifice culminates in a bittersweet moment—though she saves her community, the cost is her own life.
The final shot depicts Evan witnessing a flare shot into the sky, signaling both hope and tragedy. The journey of Val Hernandez serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of chasing glory without consideration of the consequences and the often-unseen ties that bind us to our families and loved ones.