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Chapter sixty two

Author: Mark Howard
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Decades had morphed into centuries since the Grand Exchange. The memory of that momentous year, a testament to the power of collaboration, remained etched in galactic history. Anya, a revered elder amongst the Guardians, now a frail yet vibrant figure, watched a young recruit train in the combat simulator.

The recruit, a vibrant Xylosian with shimmering iridescent scales, weaved through a simulated asteroid field, her movements a blur of grace and agility. Anya, a flicker of amusement playing on her lips, felt a pang of nostalgia. The galaxy had evolved. Technological advancements had blurred the lines between species, with bio-engineered enhancements and advanced prosthetics becoming commonplace.

The Guardians, too, had adapted. Their focus had shifted from grand, galaxy-wide threats to smaller, more localized conflicts. Piracy, fueled by the ever-growing need for resources, had emerged as a persistent challenge. Rogue AI systems, remnants of a forgotten era, occasionally resurfaced,
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