The Chinese never stopped fighting in the Hyades. They attacked our fleets and bases until they ran out of starships. They defended their systems until they ran out of spaceships. Then they fought with every gun they had to defend their planets. They never stopped answering the call to fight us. They never ran out of courage. For all the distaste I have for the social policies of their governments, I respected their soldiers. Even in the end, when they knew they were losing, they still stood up and fought. It was amazing to watch. It was terrible to watch. I hope I never have to do anything like that again.