The Big Push

Ever since the Obsidian Orb settled in orbit of Kayana VIII-E, the mysterious masterwork fortress did not conduct any tests.

There was no need to test its capabilities when it was already built a lot close to perfection from the onset.

So long as it had not incurred any damage due to getting hit or wear and tear, there was no need for its highly competent crew to conduct any live tests.

Saint Stark spent the remaining days until the inevitable attack on improving her skills and abilities. She cherished each additional day of practice as the native aliens continued to accumulate their forces.

Her ability to fight at close range had experienced a huge improvement. She still maintained a lot of confidence in her marksmanship at longer ranges, but she could use more work in improving her ability to deal against multiple enemies at medium range.

The Amaranto Mark III began to shoot at large quantities of cheap and disposable target dummies.