The war's psychological toll becomes apparent. Petyr has stopped talking, hollow-eyed and empty. The squad has lost and gained members. Aldric receives devastating news - his daughter Lyssa is sick and may be dying. He attempts to desert, is caught, and receives twenty lashes instead of execution.
Jack awakens in a cell at an abandoned police station, recalling his kidnapping. Helen visits and discovers Jack can't hack - Beck is the skilled one, having used Jack's login for cover.
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Sevrin announces another grand ritual requiring twelve volunteer sacrifices in exchange for six hours of invincibility. Twelve soldiers volunteer, including those with nothing left to lose. The ritual is horrifying - twelve throats cut, blood ignited, power distributed.