The bridge of Aldred's flagship was a maelstrom of activity as the crew scrambled to adapt to their sudden displacement.
Amidst the chaos, Aldred stood like a pillar of strength, his eyes scanning the unfamiliar starscape outside. The weight of the situation settled heavily upon him, a strategic dilemma of unprecedented scale.
"Admiral Kalen, establish a secure channel to the Platoon," Aldred ordered, his voice cutting through the din. "We need to assess our options and make contact with the remaining leadership."
Kalen nodded, his fingers dancing over the controls as he worked to establish a communication link. "Attempting to connect now, Lord Aldred, but our displacement has disrupted standard channels. I'm rerouting through auxiliary networks."