Lena’s Role in the Battle

Though Lena was no longer the official leader of the alliance, her connection to the core was still a powerful asset. Jorvik had reluctantly agreed to let her participate in the mission to sabotage the Rhytil's supply chain. She wasn't leading the fleet, but she would play a pivotal role in the mission.

Lena's eyes scanned the holographic projection of the enemy forces, pinpointing the weakest links in the Rhytil's communication and defense grids. It was clear that the Rhytil had underestimated her ability to manipulate the core. Her connection allowed her to predict their movements, to "feel" their vulnerabilities. But with the alien technology now deeply integrated into her, she struggled to maintain a balance between her human instincts and the influence of the core.

She knew that if she used too much of the core's power, the consequences could be devastating—not just for her, but for the entire galaxy. The core was an alien weapon, a tool of destruction, but also a tool of great potential. She could feel its pull, calling to her with promises of power. But at what cost?

Her role was simple but crucial: she would tap into the core's energy to hack into the Rhytil's relay stations and create a disruption. Using the core, Lena would temporarily cripple their communications and allow their forces to launch the surprise strike. But the more she relied on the core, the more the alliance's trust in her began to waver.