Strato watched the whole battle play out on feedback. Seeing as Xion was no longer here, Strato planted a det pack on the wall, and ordered Risp to set up an interdimensional hole so they could return home. The whole party climbed through. While safely on the other side, the det pack sent a chunck of the structure into outer space.

With little else to do, the party went to the pylon area. Strato has new techs:

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