The documents revealed a starkly different picture. Luminara Transcendence wasn't merely developing a faster-than-light drive; they were weaponizing it. The leaked schematics showed modifications to the photon lattice, adaptations that transformed the elegant scientific marvel into something far more sinister – a devastating interstellar weapon. The implications sent a cold shiver down Vance's spine. His creation, intended to bridge the gap between stars and unlock the secrets of the cosmos, was being twisted into an instrument of destruction.