Back in the Starbreaker's communications room, Lira worked feverishly to broadcast the Council's secrets across the Outer Worlds. The encrypted data was wrapped in layers of countermeasures to avoid detection, but every second counted.
Suddenly, the ship's sensors blared—a fleet of Council patrol ships warped into nearby space, closing in fast.
Titan's voice cut through the tension. "They found us."
Kaela readied the ship's defenses, her hands steady despite the adrenaline.
Lira's fingers flew over the console. "I'm almost done. Just a few more seconds to complete the transmission."
The patrol ships opened fire, and the Starbreaker shook violently.
Titan gritted his teeth. "Hold them off. We can't let that data die with us."
With a final keystroke, Lira released the signal—a blazing beacon of truth that would ignite hope, rebellion, and revolution across the stars.