The aftermath of the blast

The shockwave from the Rhytil weapon slammed into the fleet, sending shockwaves through space. Ships were ripped apart, disintegrating in a brilliant flash of light. The Alliance's forces were scattered, many ships damaged or destroyed.

Lena's flagship was among the few that remained intact, but it was heavily damaged. The crew fought to maintain control as the ship lurched under the pressure of the blast.

Lena gritted her teeth as she looked out at the damage to their fleet. "Status report! What's the damage?"

"Sir, we've lost at least 30% of the fleet," one officer reported. "We've sustained significant damage to our weapons systems and shields."

Lena nodded grimly. They had suffered a heavy blow, but they were far from finished.

"Rally the remaining forces," Lena ordered. "We fight on. We will finish what we started."

The Alliance's final push was far from over, but with the Rhytil's last weapon now spent, the war was entering its most decisive phase. This would not be the end for the Alliance—not as long as Lena was still standing.