The *Unnamed* and the *Red Beast* fell back to the core of the privateer military supply station. Scarlet radiation clouds shrouded the battlefield, where fragments of shattered warships drifted endlessly in the void. Though the second wave of nano-spore drones had inflicted grievous damage, two enemy behemoths still stood defiant — the *"Ark-class Light Carrier – Ravenflight"* and the *"CV3000 Multirole Aircraft Carrier – Black Tempest."* Their battered hulls bore the scars of war, yet they refused to fall. Their fire and remaining squadrons roared in a final, desperate defiance. The steel bones of the supply station groaned under relentless bombardment. Flames raged within the *Red Beast*'s engine room; the cruiser was nearly crippled. Amid the crimson glow of the battlefield, Elara's face remained resolute. She stood at the command tower of the *Unnamed*, eyes locked on the holographic projection displaying the last remnants of the enemy fleet. The number of surviving nano-spore drones had dwindled to fewer than a hundred, but one final batch of launch systems remained within the station. She growled, "Kira, prepare for the final strike — wipe them out!" Bloodied but unbowed, Kira led his team to haul the last containers onto the bridge. A drifting fragment of the *Dark Tide* slammed into the station, sending sparks flying through the corridors. Elara connected the control terminal to the ship's system and pressed the red activation button. The ancient AI module stirred once more, and the screen flickered with the words: **"Initialization Complete."** She set the target parameters to **"Engines and Core,"** rotated the dial to **Swarm Assault**, and slammed her fingers onto the green **Release** key. With a thunderous roar, the deployment bay doors opened. Eighty nano-spore drones erupted forth like the final howl of a dying storm — black wings cutting through the radiation-laden sky. Their synchronized hum resonated like the death knell of fallen stars, shaking the very fabric of space. The drone swarm tore through the darkness, striking straight at the pirate fleet. The *Ravenflight* struggled to launch its last air wing — barely a dozen fighters staggered into the void, attempting to form a final defensive line. The drones moved like wraiths, locking onto each enemy craft with ruthless precision. Several drones converged on each fighter, tearing through wings and igniting engines. Explosions bloomed mid-air, scattering wreckage like dying comets. The *Ravenflight*'s point-defense guns blazed relentlessly, raining shells upon the swarm. A few drones were struck down, their remains spiraling into the abyss. But the rest broke through instantly, swarming the frigate's engine room. Chain explosions erupted inside. Flames spewed from the thrusters as the ship convulsed violently — its flight deck split open, smoke billowing into the void. The *Black Tempest* loomed like a fallen titan. Its hangars spat out its final complement of fighters, and its main gun charged to full power. A high-energy beam lanced across the battlefield, obliterating dozens of drones in an instant. Elara's voice cut through the chaos: "Disperse and tear it apart!" The drones shifted into **Scatter Disruption** mode, sweeping through the enemy formation like a whirlwind. Dozens dove at the incoming fighters, slicing through fuselages until they fragmented mid-flight. Others targeted the *Black Tempest*'s weapon systems. Scores of drones infiltrated the main gun chamber, triggering internal detonations. Sparks flew, gun barrels warped, firepower diminished. Still more surged toward the carrier's flight deck, carving deep gashes into the launch strips. Remaining aircraft were consumed before they could even take off. Meanwhile, the *Red Beast* made its final stand. With great effort, its missile bays creaked open, launching a final salvo toward the *Ravenflight*. The warheads screamed through the void, piercing the carrier's weakened shields. The bridge exploded in a fireball — the vessel lost all control, careening into the edge of the radiation cloud. The resulting explosion sent shockwaves rippling through the void, scattering debris like falling stars. The *Ravenflight* was no more. The privateers' light carriers had fallen silent. Now alone, the *Black Tempest* unleashed its final missile barrage. Dozens of warheads streaked toward the *Unnamed*, burning crimson trails across the dark. Elara shouted, "Shields full power — counterattack!" The HSS composite armor absorbed the impact. Shields flared, the hull trembled — but held. Then came retaliation. The *Starfall* missiles launched, splitting into multiple warheads. Fire trails rained down upon the *Black Tempest*. Shards of plating erupted outward, and massive holes were torn into the carrier's flank. Debris scattered like dying constellations. The surviving drones seized the moment. They dove into the engine compartment, gnawing at the propulsion system like a swarm of hornets. Internal explosions ripped through the vessel — flames engulfed the aft section. The *Black Tempest* slowed, listing heavily, its momentum fading. Elara fixed her gaze on the tactical display. Only the *Black Tempest* remained. She whispered, "End this." She took personal control of the *Unnamed*'s **Judicator Beam** ion cannon. The charging hum reverberated through the ship like distant thunder. Lights across the bridge dimmed as energy surged forward. A brilliant arc of blue light coalesced in the barrel. Kira shouted over the roar: "Target locked — fire!" The beam shot forth — a divine sword of pure destruction cleaving through the void. It struck true, hitting the *Black Tempest*'s core dead-on. In an instant, the carrier shattered. A fireball devoured its remains, shockwaves rolling through the radiation clouds. Fragments scattered like falling stars, and the void echoed with the final roar of dying metal. The privateer fleet was annihilated. Silence fell over the battlefield. The crimson glow of the radiation clouds bathed the wreckage of the supply station. The *Unnamed* stood unbroken, its hull gleaming faintly beneath the stars. The *Red Beast* lay crippled beside it, smoke rising slowly into the vacuum. Elara stared into the endless void, her voice quiet but firm: "We won." Kira leaned against the console, breathing heavily. "Captain… the cost was great." She nodded solemnly, turning once more to the holographic display. The fires of war had been extinguished. The station's resources and the remaining nano-spore drones were now theirs. This siege would become legend. And the *Unnamed*'s decisive strike would echo forever among the stars.
