After a brutal battle, Captain Elias Thorne surveys the devastated valley, tending to survivors and honoring the fallen. Lieutenant Mara Vey and the battalion organize, care for the wounded, and share quiet moments of grief and resilience. Elias guides young Harlan, reinforces camaraderie, and reflects on leadership’s weight. Though the enemy has retreated, the threat persists. Amid sorrow and destruction, the soldiers endure, finding strength, unity, and hope in one another as they prepare for the return of war.
