Chapter 73

Several small starships streaked past, likely escorting the security force. From the operations room, Analise and Finlay watched the situation unfold. Before any conflict could break out on their end, two starships collided in the distance. The one behind had rammed straight into the one ahead. Analise noticed that both starships bore patterns resembling bird feathers. "Those belong to the Shadowhawk Alliance," Finlay said, his voice tinged with unease. "Their stance has been shaky for a while. They're one of the few remaining neutral factions, along with the Ironhorn Alliance." "Isn't that a good thing?" Analise asked, scanning the horizon. "Neutral parties don't pick sides. Maybe they're just passing through." From one of the starships, smaller vessels launched as the massive ship itself descended, faint flames flickering along its hull. Meanwhile, the other ship, which was the culprit, hovered motionless in mid-air. "Well... They're considered neutral because they attack ind