 The humans resources were drastically drained during this rigorous fight and the USC forces are stretched to breaking point.In 2624 the USC forces claimed victory in Besalius, but it was not without cost – the colonies had been devastated and the fleet badly damaged to a point that only the USC "Darwin" was capable of making the journey back to Earth.Captained by Saul Richter (A legend now with over two hundred victories against the Breed under his belt) war weary and battle scarred, the ship and remaining crew began their return journey.