[Kaida, Aric, and their team of allies infiltrate one of the Dominion's primary bases located deep underground. The tension is thick as they navigate through high-security corridors filled with advanced defense systems. Every step feels like a heartbeat closer to the inevitable confrontation.]

Aric (checking his wrist console):
"The blueprints show the weapon lab is straight ahead. We're almost there."

Kaida (nodding, voice low):
"Stay alert. They'll be waiting for us."

[As they approach the lab, Ren falls behind, his hand hovering near his communicator. Kaida notices and quickly grabs him, pinning him to the wall.]

Kaida (coldly):
"I knew you were hiding something."

Ren (panicking):
"You don't understand—if I don't report in, they'll kill my family! I had no choice!"

[Kaida tightens her grip, torn between anger and understanding. Aric approaches, his gun drawn.]

Aric:
"He's a liability, Kaida."

Kaida (gritting her teeth, letting Ren go):
"We need every advantage we can get. But one wrong move, and you're done."

[Ren nods, terrified, but grateful. The team continues forward, reaching the lab where the new Skyward weapon is being developed. Inside, they find a massive, glowing device—the culmination of years of research. But something is wrong.]

Kaida (shocked):
"This... this isn't just a weapon. It's a gateway."

Aric (confused):
"A gateway to what?"

[Before Kaida can answer, alarms blare, and the doors slam shut behind them. Dominion enforcers flood the room, weapons raised.]

Kaida (raising her sword):
"Looks like we're out of time."