Blades in the Void

Use your personal cogitator on the bridge and have IH-630 access the data you recovered from Kiava Gamma and Dargonus to receive Theodora von Valancius's Personal Notes.

The cogitator will emit strange messages about the Epitaph begetting the Incident and the Incident marking the beginning of Nomos. Tell IH-630 to report the incident to Pasqal, as he does not know who or what Nomos is.

Take the yellow warp route to Pelium Solitas. If you have the Void Shadows DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch) (Downloadable Content) and solved the armillary puzzle earlier, you will find a decent cache of loot there.

The onward route to Narmer IV is red. Return to Mundus Valancius and take the orange route instead.

Find a second Archeotech Mechanism Fragment in Narmer IV.

From Narmer IV, take the orange route to Odaenathus XI.

Find a third Archeotech Mechanism Fragment and progress Yrliet's companion quest in Odaenathus XI.

If you unlocked the quest earlier, you will also be able to complete Compiler Out of Order in Odaenathus XI.

From Odaenathus XI, follow a yellow route to Mortus Acies.

Upon reaching the Mortus Acies system, Ravor will report a massive release of toxins into the atmosphere of Vheabos VI and the presence of Drukhari voidships in orbit.

Engage the Drukhari Voidships, fighting two Last Hatred Frigates.

After destroying the frigates, scan Vheab.

After a number of warp jumps, Vigdis will inform you of an Astropathic message from Regent Aaronto Orseilio regarding Cassia.

Vigdis urges you to tell House Orsellio the truth to avoid conflict with the Navis Nobilite. Reply that you would be honoured to meet in person.

Return to the von Valancius Palace and go to the throne room.

Ask Clementia about the meeting with House Orsellio. You can choose between a reception worthy of the Navis Nobilte, costing -1 PF (Profit Factor), or declare no need for an extravagant reception, costing nothing.

Tell Clementia you are ready for the talks. Regent Aaronto, Lady Glyceria, Navigator Leso-Cimon and his intended bride Lady Navigator Olexandrina, Lady Navigator Elina-Hatteria, and Navigator Danax will arrive.

Aaronto demands to speak to Cassia, who looks to you for guidance. Nod wordlessly for her to develop an independent spirit.

Aaronto expresses gratitude for your actions but states it is time for Cassia to depart. Respond as you please when Cassia expresses doubt, as an assassin will attempt to kill Cassia in revenge for Felek's death, leading to violence.

Defeat Lady Navigator Elina and her seven Navis Bodyguards. Elina has 206 Wounds, 0 Deflection, 25% Armour, 52% Dodge, 8 MP, and characteristics WS: 50, BS: 60, STR: 30, TGH: 85, AGI: 30, INT: 30, PER: 60, WP: 75, FEL: 40. She has the Conversion Field effect, which blocks the first critical hit per round and blinds creatures in a 2-cell radius. She also possesses Navigator powers. She will flee if not killed within two rounds.

When enemies are defeated, Elina pleads for mercy, calling Cassia a monster.

You can sentence her to death or listen to her defence. If you listen, ask her what she has to say to learn that Tisiphone Orsellio created the Starway Atlas, a relic planted in Orsellios to force compliance. Tisiphone passed the Atlas to newborn Cassia to be reborn in her body. Aaronto hid Cassia when they previously tried to strike.

Question Aaronto, who confirms Elina's story with a different spin, calling the Starway Atlas a guiding star, not a leash, and that Cassia's mind is safe if she remains calm and secluded.

Ask Cassia for her opinion before judging. If she is not spiteful, she will offer a hundred-year contract to stay on board your vessel to settle the conflict.

You can accept her offer. Alternatively, dismiss charges against Elina to receive a Navigator Monocle.

Dismiss charges against Regent Aaronto to sign a treaty of friendship, gaining +15 Navigator Insight.

If you offer to help House Orsellio solve their problems, Aaronto accepts and will discuss details later.

Discuss Cassia's future. Aaronto states the child must return to the fold. Reply that Cassia needs no tutelage, and when she protests, state it is time for her to make her own decisions. Cassia decides to stay with you.

Back on the voidship, speak with Cassia about the recent events.

You can also speak to Cassia about the Starway Atlas. If you are on a romance path, she will express gratitude for being able to speak freely.