Uzmi's Resolve

Murrue, Mu, and Natarle followed behind him, passing through corridor after corridor that was almost deserted.

They eventually took a high-speed elevator to a circular observation platform suspended high above an enormous dock.

The platform was surrounded by transparent material, allowing them to clearly overlook everything below.

Directly beneath the platform, a massive space battleship lay quietly moored.

Its hull bore some resemblance to the Archangel's. Countless engineering arms were attached to it, carrying out final adjustments and preparations, while the arcs of welding torches periodically burst across its surface.

"Kusanagi." Kisaka's voice rang out across the quiet platform.

Standing before the central console, he swiftly slid his fingers across the touchscreen and brought up a set of images, projecting them onto the display before them.

In the images, the Kusanagi's structure was broken down layer by layer. Complex piping, energy systems, crew compartments, and hangar layouts were all clearly marked in different colors.

"The Kusanagi has long been used as a vessel for maintaining contact with the Heliopolis satellite," Kisaka began explaining. His voice was steady as the flow of data shifted with his words, highlighting key sections.

"As you can see, its basic design prioritizes long-range, high-speed travel. The energy core and propulsion systems account for a considerable portion of the vessel. Although it is also equipped with MS operational systems and armaments, it still cannot compare to the Archangel. After all, it was designed before the Archangel."

"The second Izumo-class space battleship—the Kusanagi. That is its official designation." Kisaka brought up the Kusanagi's internal layout. "As I said earlier, it was originally intended as a liaison vessel between our country and Heliopolis, serving both cargo transport and personnel travel. As such, its internal space and life-support systems have substantial redundancy, enough to sustain a full wing at