# Chapter 19: Intrigued
The conference room was small and private, with a holographic display that could replay the simulation from multiple angles. Isabella sat on one side of the table, Roman on the other, while Professor Kaine stood at the head.
"Let's discuss what happened," Kaine said, pulling up the tactical replay. "Cadet Sinclair, walk me through your strategy."
Roman's analysis was precise and thorough. He'd approached the scenario exactly as military doctrine dictated—assess the enemy's capabilities, apply overwhelming force at key points, maintain formation integrity. His execution had been perfect.
"And yet you lost," Kaine observed. "Why?"
"Because I assumed Cadet Delgado would defend conventionally," Roman admitted. "I didn't anticipate that she'd weaponize the asteroid
