As the final and most critical phase of the Red Tide Offensive took place, every red human became affected by this final push.
The temporary isolation of Yernstall Central Star Node generated a considerable amount of panic among the citizens.
The authorities had been quick to publish statements that emphasized red humanity's reduced dependence on single star systems. They also made it clear that the defenders of Yernstall were well-prepared enough for this possible event that they were already working to free themselves from the greater spacetime bubble.
The mood among the people lifted up a little bit, but the bad news from the front quickly caused it to drop again.
Many star systems struggled to withstand the native aliens as they did their utmost to topple the fifth defensive band.