Chapter 29: Virginia: Pity Them

Summary

• Salvation refers to a counterattack of Armored Reds with Greens in mechs helping the protagonists.
• The protagonist and their Lions and Obsidians escaped from a waste collector, evading pursuers covered in filth.
• They ran to the fertilization facility which is vast and open, enabling the protagonist to call for help; still, help arrives after their chasers abandoned pursuit for an unknown reason.
• The Obsidians are characterized as talkative and treating their escape as an adventure, attempting to clean themselves from the waste and mildly joking with each other.
• There's a notable exchange between the obsidian growling about the unpleasantness of long battles and the orange/tangerine confusion, adding some humor to the chapter.
• Valdir is shown to be philosophical about death, mourning, and the sweetness of life, providing comfort to the protagonist.
• Screwface, an armored man, and fresh Lionguards arrive surprising the protagonist who had sent Screwface away to avoid the battlefront.
• Victra, another character, is revealed to have attacked enemy lines to help the protagonist's forces without knowing their exact location.
• There is concern for Victra's safety due to the enemy potentially doubling back and the advice to recall the counterattack to aid her.
• Despite the fleet's losing situation, there is hope conveyed by Niobe and Char's resistance.
• Screwface and Valdir share a brief interaction where Valdir expresses willingness to fight despite the dire situation.
• The protagonist acknowledges the sacrifices made during their escape, saving many lives despite the losses sustained.
• There is a respectful exchange of salutes between the ragged survivors and the fresh Lions, symbolizing honor and solidarity.
• The chapter ends with the protagonist heading to the command center with Screwface to continue their efforts in the conflict.