A Ray of Hope

[Greylock]

Juneau Shipyard, 4.21.827 A.S., 1900 SMT

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"All right, everyone, this is it. Bring the main reactor online."

Captain Briggs took his seat as the engineers brought the main reactor of the newly built Atlantis-class assault carrier online. He had overseen the construction alongside Rear Admiral Evans since the beginning, so the Admiralty thought it would be best for him to command for the maiden voyage.

Chief Engineer Peterson called up to the bridge from the main engineering section as the ship hummed to life.

"Captain, the main reactor is online and power levels are nominal."

"Excellent. Seal the airlocks and route power to the mooring thrusters."

"Airlocks sealed and thrusters are at full capacity."

"Bogue to Juneau, we're ready to depart. Release mooring clamps."

"Mooring clamps released. We'll see you soon."

"All right, Helm, take us out slowly."

As the colossal figure of the Atlantis exited the drydocks of Juneau Shipyard, Briggs breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, so far, so good. Bridge to Engineering. Bring the main engine online and prepare the hyperdrive."

"Main engine online, cruise power ready on your command. The hyperdrive will be ready in a few minutes."

"Very well. Helm, set course for the super gate construction site. Cruise speed."

"Course laid in, Sir, cruise engines are charging."

"Engineering to the Bridge."

"Go ahead."

"The hyperdrive is ready to go."

"Set coordinates for Omicron Minor."

"Coordinates set."

"Engage jump sequence."

In a flash of light, the Atlantis disappeared.


Juneau Shipyard, 1920 SMT

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Mayday, mayday! This is Captain Briggs of the Bogue! Our hyperdrive malfunctioned during the stress test and dropped us in Omicron Minor! We're under attack by Nomad forces! I don't know how long we can hold out here! The hull is buckling and the reactor is nearing critical! We are in sector Epsilon four in the Omicron Minor system! Requesting support from any friendly force-" static

Rear Admiral Ayato was in his office on Juneau Shipyard when the call came in.

Holy hell... Ayato reached over to the intercom and set it to station-wide broadcast. This is Rear Admiral Ayato to all available personnel. The Bogue has been attacked and we have lost contact. Report to hangar bay 5 for search party assignments.

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Meanwhile, in Omicron Minor...

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All hands, this is the Captain speaking. Eject the debris and proceed to escape pods. They have all been programmed with the necessary coordinates, so sit back and enjoy the ride. The boys from Juneau will meet you there, and I'll be along shortly.

Shortly after, the crew had created a debris field roughly resembling an Atlantis. Following the departure of all but the Captain and a small team of engineers, he took a look around the empty Bridge, and walked over to the comm panel.

Agent Solandros, are you ready?

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