"They will be ready in about a minute. We can proceed with the attack then," Eclipse replied, her eyes never leaving the tactical displays.
Ezra nodded, though a hint of impatience colored his voice. "Why the delay? The main batteries should have been cycled by now."
"The Shadow Divisions," Eclipse explained calmly. "Sectors One and Two are just finalizing their takeover of the enemy's main battleships. While only the cleanup remains, those vessels are currently drifting directly within our line of fire. That is the only thing preventing the strike; the weapons have been charged and ready for some time."
She adjusted a holographic slider, highlighting the positioning of the captured ships. "In two minutes at most, those ships will be moved out of the firing corridor. Our flanks are already rushing forward to provide a screen for them, ensuring the transition is safe—though at this point, nothing should go wrong."
