Assigning Tasks

Immediately afterward.

The God Body units and MS formations that had been fighting the Flood fleet at close range returned to the ship under Serena's relayed orders. Only after being purified by Keisha did they finally return to the hangar.

The four Spartan Primarchs, along with Ivan, Nova, Hsia, Megan, and the others, hurried to the Star Killer's bridge.

(Robert and his Limit Legion were still following the Expeditionary Force led by Mike as they devoured and annexed Covenant-controlled territories, so they were not aboard the Star Killer.)

Inside the bridge.

Most of the officers gathered around the Central Control Console on the second level. Halsey and Serena stood on either side of William, while Serena also operated the holographic screens of the Central Control Console, providing everyone present with detailed information.

The holographic screens displayed data on the Ark, the heavily Flood-infested regions on its surface, and the safe zones that had not been infected by the Flood.

William spoke at this point: "Everyone, we currently have two primary objectives.

(Raising his left hand into a fist, he first extended his index finger.)

"First, we'll unload the ground forces in the safe zones Serena selected. The Engineering Team will then construct surface bases, allowing the troops to be disinfected before traveling between the surface and the Star Killer.

"The ground forces will be responsible for protecting the Engineering Team, ensuring that the flagship won't be attacked or disturbed by the Flood while the base is being constructed.

(He extended his middle finger.)

"Second, we'll select the elite of the elite to accompany me deep into the Ark's central control zone and search for the Ark's 'Guide.'

"Through its voluntary—or involuntary—assistance, we'll completely take control of the Ark and use its defensive mechanisms to eliminate the Flood threat.

"Does anyone