Cluster Edge Episode 17: Ties to the Heavens

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 17 follows directly from the infiltration arc of 'Beneath the Wings,' where Chrome and Agate slipped back into the school with help from Beryl and Ema—now the fallout from that move begins rippling outward. This installment escalates the stakes by introducing a pivotal new element into the rebel faction's hands while the military academy applies direct pressure on Cluster Edge. It serves as a critical bridge toward 'Wandering Artificial Soldiers,' deepening the tensions around artificial soldiers and the broader power struggle that will dominate the season's final stretch.