Whispered Dark

Alexis Chen (22), newly certified analyst and Admiral Chen's granddaughter, arrives at Station Unity. Commander Voss conducts orientation revealing: incursion rate increased from 3-4/month to 12-30/month, barriers weakening, humanity's early warning system is 9-year-old girl Kate Morrison.

Kate, age 9, serves as humanity's primary early warning system against the Hollowing. She receives warning 17 minutes before incursion at Station Meridian cargo bay and works with guardian Chelsea and response teams to contain breach.