The lack of intelligence remained an unsolvable problem for the time being.
They could only formulate plans and contingencies based on well-reasoned guesswork at best. They all made a number of assumptions that placed a healthy amount of respect on the enemy.
For example, they assumed that the Red Cabal had stationed at least a dozen phase lords in this star system, of which at least two of them may be greater phase lords.
They also did not dare to underestimate the individual combat power of the highest-ranking deathborn leader.
The First Sword Mark III alone might not be able to cope with such a powerful and exotic opponent. The Riot Mark III needed to get involved as well in order to prevent any accidents.
With every allocation of key assets and forces, the reserves remaining in the hands of the Saint Commander dwindled.
This was not a good development, because nobody knew whether their adversaries had more cards up their sleeve.
