The Premier Fleet did not interrupt its plans to depart to the frontlines of the Red War.
The Saint Commander and the other leaders of the Larkinson Clan had already held a virtual meeting to quickly decide which plans should proceed.
For the most part, they decided to maintain the current direction. The Larkinsons needed to prove they could do more than fight against second-class opponents.
By showcasing the might of the Minerva Mark II and the superdimensional First Sword Mark III, the Larkinson Clan would make a profound statement of its martial prowess during a period where it was a necessity for survival.
Besides, a successful show of power should also send out a signal that the Larkinson Clan remained strong and stable.
Less well run organizations typically collapsed or experienced a sudden decline when they abruptly lost their first-generation leaders.
