20-6-1561 WC
Indiana Empire— Capital
…
"Speak," Yadav said.
His voice carried across the stone. No one moved at first. Then an aide stepped forward with a parchment that shook in his hands.
"Your Majesty… a report from Group Admiral Devgan Arvata. It ends before the last battle."
Yadav took it. He read the opening lines—bearings, formation changes, a note about enemy carrier arcs—and then the script stopped mid-word. He lowered the parchment and looked at the row of commanders.
"That is all?"
"Yes, Majesty. After that, silence. The last signal towers and spirit beacons went dark."
Yadav's eyes did not blink. "What has happened?"
Prime Minister Keshav stepped into the light. "Your Majesty… scouts returning from the coast report that the Northern Ocean is lost. The entire Ganges Sky Fleet has been destroyed. Our naval forces in the north are gone. We believe Admiral Arvata perished with his flagship."
