The war room aboard the Sovereign's Reach—Reed's flagship—had been hastily reconfigured to accommodate representatives from both the Liberation Network and the reformed Crimson Dominion. The fusion of technologies created an environment that would have been impossible just days earlier: Reed's quantum-encrypted communication arrays interfaced seamlessly with Lyralei's blood-resonance networks, creating a hybrid command structure that respected individual autonomy while enabling unprecedented coordination.
Lyralei stood before a holographic display showing the combined fleet formations, her crimson eyes tracking the intricate dance of vessels as they attempted to merge two completely different tactical doctrines. The Liberation Network favored dispersed, independent units that could adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Her former Dominion forces were accustomed to hierarchical structures with clear chains of command.
