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The Loard-vogh expanded their sphere. And like the attack upon Procyon IV, another globe of Loard-vogh dropped upon the planet. The power distribution center fought against itself and sapped power dangerously to drive off this new invasion.
A third invasion turned the trick. Power distribution failed; fell apart despite attempts to hold the network together.