Deadly Gambits

In a gripping clash between the Imperium and the conclave, both sides escalate their strategies, with the Imperium's executives pushing for the development of ships armed with devastating new weapons. As Admiral Cordelia faces dissent over her fleet's allocation, the conclave’s protectors urge a more aggressive stance in response to stalled progress. Meanwhile, scouts equipped with a Trident investigate mysterious energy anomalies, leading them into perilous confrontations with not only Krackus peacekeepers but also an impending alien threat.