It wouldn't take long after the order was given that they arrived at the planet of Balisair.

This would be their last moments of peace before the battle, so final preparations were under way. Supplies and weapons were being distributed, along with Thorn Armor, Stacy's combat-equivalent of the plant suits.

Those deemed noncombatants or those who volunteered were all being ready to be sent down to the planet below to help with receiving the incoming refugees. They were being gathered in the Obs Deck for deployment.

This would be the crew's last chance to say goodbye to everyone that was going down.