Ep. 8: Characters prepare for the upcoming conflict with personal reflections and strategic concerns.

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On the eve of the decisive battle, Admiral Bebaus organizes his defense strategy but expresses frustration over being unable to plunder a nearby planet for necessary supplies, dismissing the restriction as an inconvenience. Simultaneously, Samson resolves to drink heavily, only to be unexpectedly joined by Sobaash for a candid conversation. In another location, Jinto and Ekuryua engage in their own heartfelt discussion, which includes references to Diaho. As the impending conflict approaches, tension mounts among the various individuals as they each handle their final preparations and emotional states before the major engagement begins.