The month following the staging camp assault brought steady momentum, Syndicate forces remained consolidated at their main base while coalition expanded influence across the region, the war shifted from existential siege to territorial competition where coalition was winning.
Luthra received intelligence report from Finn's network that changed strategic calculations entirely, Syndicate high command had decided this theater was no longer priority investment, Vex was being recalled to address larger concerns elsewhere.
"Confirmation from three separate sources," Finn explained during the briefing, "Vex received orders to withdraw within the month, Kira goes with him, remaining Syndicate forces will be absorbed into regional garrison structure rather than continuing dedicated siege operations."
"They're giving up?" Rebecca asked, surprise showing through her normally composed expression.
