Varos wanted to keep the reserve station operating, Corven wanted to recover his investments, and Mara wanted to develop Dunmere without outside interference.
Crownward, meanwhile, already had its own responsibilities at Helion, Sanctuary Ardent, Larkspur Haven, and the surrounding defensive routes.
Managing all those interests directly would be nearly impossible, and more importantly, Aurelian had no desire to do so.
That became the main subject of the command meeting he called later that day.
Astra, Neris, Eirenne, and Meridian attended aboard Black Crown, while Seraphiel and Vaelith joined remotely from the reserve station.
Cassian Arcturus also participated through a secured family communication channel.
Aurelian had invited his father because the Arcturus family's industrial contacts could prove useful if Crownward eventually needed additional equipment or commercial agreements.
