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As they prepare to return to Annex Ridge, Evocus warns them of the UNSC's increasing boldness and the potential dangers. The Jiralhanae cannot accompany them due to higher command orders, but they offer the use of their [[war-skiff]] for a swift return. 'Yaham and Dahk'rah accept the offer, knowing that time is of the essence. They drive the skiff back towards Annex Ridge, reflecting on the unusual Sangheili-Jiralhanae cooperation, which has formed in the wake of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Great Schism|fall]]. | As they prepare to return to Annex Ridge, Evocus warns them of the UNSC's increasing boldness and the potential dangers. The Jiralhanae cannot accompany them due to higher command orders, but they offer the use of their [[war-skiff]] for a swift return. 'Yaham and Dahk'rah accept the offer, knowing that time is of the essence. They drive the skiff back towards Annex Ridge, reflecting on the unusual Sangheili-Jiralhanae cooperation, which has formed in the wake of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Great Schism|fall]]. | ||
They find Annex Ridge eerily quiet and vacant. Ascending in the elevator, they are met with a horrific scene of devastation: Banished corpses litter the ground, and the ruined remnants of a [[ | They find Annex Ridge eerily quiet and vacant. Ascending in the elevator, they are met with a horrific scene of devastation: Banished corpses litter the ground, and the ruined remnants of a [[siege-hauler]]. The sight confirms their fears that the Spartan's attack has caused heavy damage. 'Yaham realizes they must act quickly to secure the remaining artifacts before the UNSC returns. They discover that one of the circular stone fragments is still intact and active, glowing with pale blue light. With urgency, they connect the artifact to the outpost's power supply, shutting down other systems to reroute energy. | ||
As night falls, the data clusters from the ring begin to manifest as a mist, eventually taking the form of Despondent Pyre, who again speaks about the ring's dual nature as both a weapon and a refuge for many species that have found sanctuary within its confines—life that would have otherwise been lost after the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the Array, allowing diverse forms of existence to thrive in a place that holds both beauty and history. | As night falls, the data clusters from the ring begin to manifest as a mist, eventually taking the form of Despondent Pyre, who again speaks about the ring's dual nature as both a weapon and a refuge for many species that have found sanctuary within its confines—life that would have otherwise been lost after the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the Array, allowing diverse forms of existence to thrive in a place that holds both beauty and history. | ||
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The Kig-Yar points out a nearby UNSC FOB, where an estimate dozen human soldiers, escorting a passenger-and-gunner [[Warthog]], are regrouping and moving toward their location. The Studymaster, confirming it by [[vyspar]], is bitter at the prospect of losing the opportunity and time to uncover more knowledge. He decides to salvage what little data they can from the artifact before retreating to safety. While Dahk'rah decouples data sieves and transcription harnesses, 'Yaham reflects on the ancient words they have encountered, pondering the shifting nature of truth. He considers how understanding the galaxy's perilous past might provide wisdom to secure their future. | The Kig-Yar points out a nearby UNSC FOB, where an estimate dozen human soldiers, escorting a passenger-and-gunner [[Warthog]], are regrouping and moving toward their location. The Studymaster, confirming it by [[vyspar]], is bitter at the prospect of losing the opportunity and time to uncover more knowledge. He decides to salvage what little data they can from the artifact before retreating to safety. While Dahk'rah decouples data sieves and transcription harnesses, 'Yaham reflects on the ancient words they have encountered, pondering the shifting nature of truth. He considers how understanding the galaxy's perilous past might provide wisdom to secure their future. | ||
The story ends with Despondent Pyre contemplating the service of guilt and accountability. The Monitor ponders whether some sins—like lies of omission—are greater than others. She reflects on the severity of her own crimes in comparison to those of | The story ends with Despondent Pyre contemplating the service of guilt and accountability. The Monitor ponders whether some sins—like lies of omission—are greater than others. She reflects on the severity of her own crimes in comparison to those of [Mendicant Bias]], the [[Faber-of-Will-and-Might|Master Builder]], and the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], wondering if there is a distinction between giving and following orders; she decides her burden incomprehensible. | ||
The gravity of the ring's history and harm weighs heavily on Despondent Pyre. She ponders silencing herself like the ring's deeds did with time as a form of atonement, and whether she is a watchtower—observing distantly—or a warden—overseeing and guarding against further transgressions. | The gravity of the ring's history and harm weighs heavily on Despondent Pyre. She ponders silencing herself like the ring's deeds did with time as a form of atonement, and whether she is a watchtower—observing distantly—or a warden—overseeing and guarding against further transgressions. | ||
