Epilogue
Dr. Katherine MarshereCo-chair of The C.U. Militia’s Return Initiative
I stood on the bridge of the Celestial beside Quatra. We’d crewed the ship with as few people as possible for our return mission, all volunteers from the Militia including Kyrshaw, Gloria, and Alex.
Many others who would have volunteered were needed elsewhere, such as Fleet Captain Sera, who remained to continue overseeing integration of the refugees, and Roys Aretz who would stay to serve as a technology consultant to help the refugees transition to their new post-Gate Age existence.
The Celestial’s main screen sat illuminated by Aunwhal’s warm face, surrounded by the other staff of the Guardian Facility who had gathered to send us off. In his expression I could read the frustration he felt at not being al
