The troopers continue to fight relentlessly, launching 40 mm grenades from grenade rifles. They desperately try to break the line around them. Morova Tandi tries to sleep in a wrecked hotel room. Suddenly, two Morovan Rangers run in. “Madam President, you’re needed immediately.” The Rangers drag Tandi into a small kitchen that’s been transformed into a temporary base of operations. On the TV screen are reports of a Morovan assault on Quebecshire. “Publish a condemnation immediately.” She barks. A Morovan condemnation of the attack is published online.