notes

 

### **The Imperium's Reaction**

- **Imperatrix Luna's Fury**: When news of the 7th Legion's humiliation reaches the Imperatrix, she is furious. The defeat is not just a military setback but a blow to the Imperium's carefully cultivated image of invincibility. She orders an investigation into the incident, determined to root out any weakness in her forces.

- **The Consul's Concern**: The Consul, Luna's brother and the only high-ranking male in the Imperium, expresses concern about the growing unrest. He warns Luna that the rebels are gaining momentum and that the Imperium's grip on power is slipping. His warnings are met with disdain, as Luna refuses to acknowledge any threat to her rule.

- **The Rebels' Resurgence**: Emboldened by the Iron Fangs' defeat, the rebels begin to organize and rally their forces. They see Kali's intervention as a sign that the gods are on their side, and they redouble their efforts to overthrow the Imperium.