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Imperial Reckoning: Humanity Return [Retired]
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Last published Fri, Feb 21, 2025
The Quarian Migrant Fleet finds itself at a breaking point after months of relentless pursuit by Batarian forces. The fleet, once a symbol of resilience, is on the verge of collapse as the Batarians close in with forbidden weaponry. Amid rising tensions aboard the flagship Rayya, the Admiralty Board debates their next move, torn between fighting a losing battle or seeking refuge in an unlikely place: human space. Tali'Zorah steps forward with a daring proposal, pushing the Quarians to make a fateful decision that will determine their survival.
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