The stealth ships of the Celestial Platoon, led by Aldred, approached the Shadow Forge with a silence that was almost eerie.
The vast, dark structure loomed ahead, its presence felt more than seen, a void against the star-filled backdrop of space.
As they neared, Aldred's ship, the vanguard of the operation, encountered an unexpected anomaly. "Sensors are going haywire," reported the ship's navigator, a sense of bewilderment in his voice. "It's like we're flying into a storm, but there's nothing there."
Aldred leaned forward, his eyes narrowing. "It's the Dark Waves," he deduced. "They're not just a side effect; they're a defense mechanism. Salamander, any ideas on how to counteract them?"