She turned to her force commanders. "Begin integration with settlement forces immediately. Teach them to fight alongside corruption zones. Coordinate psychological warfare tactics. Establish protocols for every engagement scenario."
To the settlement leadership: "We have approximately two weeks, possibly less. Every hour counts. But we are not victims waiting to be slaughtered. We are predators defending our territory. Let's remind the humans why they should think twice before they plan to attack us again."
The speech landed perfectly. Some who'd been scared were now looking determined. This wasn't just survival anymore—this was about sending a message. About establishing that Satou's settlement wasn't easy prey but a force to be reckoned with.
[Late Afternoon ]
