Negotiations with the Dawn Syndicate stretched deep into the asteroid's cold corridors. Every word, every pause carried weight.
The Syndicate demanded intelligence on the Starbreaker's capabilities and access to their tech—a risky gamble.
Titan weighed the risks. "We need their support, but not at the cost of our independence."
Kaela's voice was sharp. "We can't afford to be puppets."
Lira scanned the Syndicate's data caches and found troubling signs—evidence that some factions within the Syndicate dealt in less noble trades.
Merek's warning was clear. "We're walking a razor's edge. One misstep could doom us."
As the meeting drew to a close, uneasy alliances were forged—but beneath the surface, suspicion festered.
The rebellion's greatest enemy might not only be the Council—but the shadows within.