The entire garrison at Iron Falcon Fortress stood aligned across the platforms and walkways, imitating the military formation of the Divine Wind Empire they had witnessed upon arrival.
As the three enemy fleets emerged from the interspatial jump, completely blotting out the sky, their comm systems broadcasted a warning message that echoed through the base's loudspeakers:
"Attention, Iron Falcon Fortress! Deactivate your defensive shields immediately and prepare for a security inspection. All personnel must report to the main plaza without exception."
Ethan gave Crul a subtle nod, and Crul brought down the mana barriers. All the false soldiers and inspectors stood still. From a distance and at the altitude the warships hovered, optical scanners prevented the enemy from noticing that the armors of much of the garrison were filled by necrotic skeletons.
On the command bridge of the invading flagship, General Soren observed the base through the main viewport.
