Chapter 11: Darrow: Inheritance

Summary

• The Archimedes is taking a secretive route to avoid enemy forces, adding weeks to the journey.
• Darrow and Sevro are having a quiet dinner, reflecting their complicated feelings and strong war bond.
• Sevro has been through traumatic experiences but finds solace in the ham provided by Kavax.
• Darrow is dealing with PTSD and physical pain, leading to frequent medBay visits.
• Sevro brags about the guerilla actions against their captors and making use of antipersonnel mines.
• Darrow and Sevro discuss the losses and betrayals they have faced, highlighting the guilt and anger they carry.
• Cassius arrives and his interaction with Sevro is tense as they touch upon the lessons of slaughter and Lysander's betrayal.
• Sevro confronts Cassius about the deaths of Alexandar and Rhonna but Darrow tries to deflect the brewing conflict.
• Sevro expresses despair over the war and the fates of their loved ones, questioning the purpose of their ongoing fight.
• Darrow maintains hope and is focused on the strategic importance of Mars in the conflict.
• Sevro admits he won't rejoin the fight after returning to Mars, prioritizing his family's safety over the war.
• The chapter reflects on Sevro's loss of comrades and his struggle with the possibility of being erased by his enemies.
• Darrow offers an apology to Sevro for demanding his loyalty over his family.
• Athena, claiming to be a Daughter of Ares, sends a message through Aurae, offering Sevro an inheritance and a call to become a general for their fleet.
• Fitchner, Sevro's father, appears in a recording entrusting his legacy to Sevro and speaking affectionately about his son and revolution.
• Darrow and Cassius discuss mistakes, forgiveness, responsibility, and leadership as they contemplate the future.
• Aurae reassures Darrow that she forgave him long ago for his past actions, accepting his apology.
• Darrow finds solace in Cassius's words of encouragement and Cassius receives blunt advice from Darrow on dealing with Sevro.
• Sevro grapples with the responsibilities of his potential new role and the weight of his father's legacy.
• Darrow and Cassius agree to work together to improve Darrow's combat skills and strategy.