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In a gripping exchange, the operational chaos intensifies as characters recount the myriad of graves left in the wake of the war: billions lost. The narrative underscores the moral weight of their choices as they execute tactics borne of necessity over sentiment. Despite the heart-wrenching nature of their reality—where “heroism has its cost”—the alliance begins to shift the battlefield dynamics in their favor, originally hoping to turn the tides.
As successes mount with the destruction of enemy destroyers, hope flickers brighter, albeit precariously. Yet, the discourse around discipline, heroics, and the ethical implications of certain decisions offers a sobering counterbalance to the fleeting victories.