Elara's team raids an Empire outpost. Jax hacks drones mid-battle, turning them against foes. Lena joins the squad, her sharp aim saving Elara from Silas, Draven's scarred enforcer. Flashbacks reveal Elara's village razed by Empire forces years ago. Draven executes traitors publicly, revealing his iron-fisted rule. The chapter ends with a brutal ambush-Elara crashes but escapes, fueling her rage.
