Light BringerChapter 84
Lysander Betrays and Kills Cassius
After jointly eliminating Atlas au Raa, Lysander guns down Cassius when he refuses to flee with the Eidmi weapon and stages the scene as a Rim betrayal.
Outcome
Cassius dies; Lysander consolidates power, purges disloyal Praetorians, and broadcasts propaganda blaming Darrow and the Raa.