Exodus Cluster, Arcadia Orbit
Above the planet sat a single Systems Alliance Dreadnaught, heavily battle damaged and undergoing repairs. However, there was no sign of hostile activity in the area, at least not yet. This ship itself was broadcasting an in-system distress call, most likely to prevent the Reapers from picking up the cries for help.
“Attention all inbound vessels. This is the SSV Thor’s Hammer. We’ve been heavily damaged by an unknown vessel. The Scientists have discovered some kind of vault on Arcadia. All past attempts to open is have been futile, however for some reason they’ve opened up once word got out about the invasion. Whatever’s going on down there needs to be investigated before they show up.”
Widow Nebula, Citadel Perimeter
Hundreds of ships were already waiting to be cleared by C-Sec. Never before have so many refugees from all over the galaxy sought aid at the Citadel. But somehow the lanes were moving and ships were being docked in their respectable places.
Many military ships cruised alongside civilian ones, merely to keep the feeling of safety. But a Reaper’s beam would easily cut through both in a single swipe.
Across ANN and CNN broadcasts of incoming reports of Reaper attacks across the galaxy, but one of the key events was the meeting of all the Races of the galaxy.