The Citadel's hangar bay buzzed with a new, grim energy. The Star-Jumper was being prepped, but the mission had fractured into two paths. The scope had become too vast for a single approach.
Reia stood before the main strategy table, her fingers dancing over star charts that now included regions older than human civilization. "We need data. Real data, not just Kaelis's ancient memories. We need to understand the political landscape, find any modern traces of Ancient activity, any whispers in the dark." She looked at Lucian. "Kaela Selyn at Helios is our best bet. Her corporation's intelligence network is second only to the Guild's, and she's already demonstrated both caution and curiosity about us. She's the most sensible player on the board."
Lucian gave a curt nod. "Alright. You, Silas, and Evelyn take the Star-Jumper to Varros. Feel her out. See what she knows. But be careful. We're not allies. We're a potential threat she's trying to manage. Use that."
