HFPE
"As I was saying, we could at least put all of the antimatter in an - "
The lights go out, plunging the cabin into darkness, and banging sounds can be heard from the back of the shuttle. The banging sounds are replaced by a steady rumbling; the crowd instinctively separates, each drawing a weapon. Doctor Cyberain cracks a glowstick, and the room is cast in a pale green light. General Atlantis begins attempting to stuff the pineapple back into his pants.
"Computer," says Detective Nera, "status queue?"
"
Professor Arrentine caused structural damage to loop seven electrical systems. Repair droids dispatched, ETA three minutes. Professor Arrentine recorded a message for Detective Nera. Professor Arrentine and Admiral Arrentine left the vessel in escape pod three.
"
"Play message public, open cockpit."
The cockpit doors click and slide open as a message begins playing over the speakers.
"
Detective, sorry we couldn't stay, but Arrentine peripheral defenses have been overrun by an unknown fleet. As one might say: my planet needs me.
"
"Same here," says Director Atlantis offhand, "nothing to brag about. But you don't see me leaving, do you?"
"Don't bicker," snaps Doctor Cyberain as he sits in the copilot seat, "look, there they are. Should I try to communicate?"
"Let them leave," says Detective Nera, "but tell them to leave Neran Space before calling in Arrentine forces - their pod has a hyperdrive."
Doctor Cyberain relays the message through the comm and then stands back up, "Now, what's in the rest of the ship."
"Ah, of course. Let me show you."
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