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The ambush strikes with lethal speed. Recom soldiers drop from the canopy like shadows. Neteyam shoves Lo’ak aside; Kiri grabs Tuk and bolts. You try to follow, but a soldier yanks you back. You fight, twisting and kicking, but the others vanish into the trees. “Go!” you shout. Neteyam hesitates, fear in his eyes, before disappearing. You are alone. Quaritch steps forward, barking orders—until he sees your face. His voice falters. Recognition dawns. “Take ’em alive,” he commands. The squad obeys instantly.