The time has come for me to face the consequences of my previous actions. It’s a trial of Grievance against my former commander, and the stakes are as high as they come. Armed once again with the mighty Kodiak, I step into the battlefield with the weight of my decision pressing on me. My crime? Defying a direct order. My defense? It was the only path forward. Now, I must fight the very man who once gave me orders, and though my confidence wavers, I know that this must be done.

The duel was fierce, the Kodiak's systems whirring as we exchanged blows. He came at me with everything he had, but my training and instinct guided me through the chaos. Each shot, each move, had to be calculated, and luck seemed to favor me when it mattered most. The enemy’s engine erupted into a cloud of smoke and fire, ending the battle as abruptly as it had begun. Though I emerged victorious, the sight of his mech disintegrating into a pile of twisted metal left a bitter taste in my mouth. I hadn't expected to come out unscathed, yet there I stood, not a limb lost.

With my former commander out of the picture, the new captain, Fitzsommins, made her stance on insubordination crystal clear. She would not tolerate another mistake like this. Her sharp words echoed in the silent aftermath of the battle, a reminder that even victory carries its price. She warned me not to push my luck again, but a part of me wonders if she’ll lead with the same iron fist as the now-dead captain. One wrong move on her part, and we may end up in the same grim scenario.

I returned to the base with a heavy heart, knowing that this victory was just the beginning. The war continues, and so does the struggle within the ranks. My fight may have been won, but the battle for respect, trust, and survival is far from over. There are whispers in the air, rumors of larger conflicts brewing, and I can’t help but feel that this trial was just a small piece of the greater war that lies ahead.

As the Kodiak powered down, I couldn’t shake the feeling that my future with Clan Ghost Bear was now even more uncertain. One commander down, a new one waiting in the wings, and a path forward that promises more bloodshed. But this is the life we chose, and there’s no turning back now. The battlefield awaits, and I’m ready to face whatever comes next.