Dunmore wakes in temporary officers' quarters on a starbase, still experiencing the battle as a recurring nightmare. Her broken arm has healed, but the remembered pain remains vivid. Victoria Regina is now wreckage awaiting disposal, and its bell has already gone to a naval museum until another ship receives the name. This was the fourth ship lost beneath her in less than five years, including two previous commands. The captain's death also removes a trusted friend, leaving her feeling isolated and vulnerable to the fleet's internal politics.
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Surviving Victoria Regina and reliving the battle
The battle's aftermath follows a surviving officer through recurring nightmares, repeated ship losses and the death of a trusted captain.