Astra was going with him.
There was never really any doubt about that. She was his flagship, and after completing her Tier V refit, leaving her behind for something this important would have made no sense.
Rhoswen was coming too, partly because she needed to be seen as one of the core ships of the March and partly because leaving her behind somehow always created more problems than bringing her along.
Neris stayed behind at the bastion to keep supply and logistics work steady. Solenne remained as well so her carrier force could rebuild ammunition and strike reserves after the raid.
Lysara stayed to continue work on the Severance Lance support systems and help Eirenne go through the Vhaloric records they had recovered.
Astercourt stayed too.
When Aurelian told her, she looked more relieved than disappointed.
"I expected you to argue," he said.
"I am extremely happy not to attend a noble family gathering," she replied without hesitation.
"It is not that bad."
