The battle was starting to reach its climax.
Both sides suffered greater and greater losses as they fought for dominance over a star system located in the vulnerable 1st defensive band.
Every human fighting in this strategic location knew that they would likely never be able to get away alive, let alone see another tomorrow.
Yet the volunteer linefighters all did their duty without giving in to panic or despair.
They signed up for this mission. They fought not for themselves, but for the future of their next of kin and as well as red humanity as a whole.
This sense of duty and sacrifice fortified their spirits and allowed them to face certain death with a brave face!
"Hahaha! Five elite phasefighters already fell at my hand! I'm rich! My sons will definitely be able to squeeze into the Red Association after this! Help me kill more of them so that I can get my cousins in as well!"