Peladon Queen Thalira's conflict between her royal duty and her growing moral opposition to Azaxyr's tyranny

Azaxyr declares martial law in the throne room, summarizing the divisions among Peladonians before turning his attention to the trisilicate mines. With cold precision he orders miners back to work …

Thalira petitions Ambassador Alpha to file a Federation complaint against Azaxyr’s occupation, asserting Peladon’s sovereignty and demanding access to authorities. Azaxyr counters by imposing a communications seal under false pretense, …