The beginning of a new life

[ROCK CORPORATION]

— The perimeter has been breached! They're on the upper deck. They'll be here soon. Ms. Patimat, this is your last chance to get to the escape pods!

— Lieutenant, what are the chances? Will the capsule break through?

— Practically zero... Madam, it has been an honor to serve with you! Prepare your weapons, we're attacking! Alif, lead the way, Shamil, bring up the rear! ACS, open the airlock!

[A little earlier]
The attack began. First came the bombers. We repelled wave after wave, then a gunboat appeared. The main guns took aim at it. The first volley disabled its engines. Our joy was short-lived—an enemy torpedo damaged the stern gun. They attacked our weapon systems, trying to disable us, not destroy us. Something was jamming our signals. Such ships cannot have such equipment, they are too small. So there must be another ship here. It is hiding, waiting... Three bombers destroyed, the corvette left behind. The last gun falls silent. Now they're hitting the engines. We're stuck.

It appeared — huge, terrifying. It moved slowly but surely. Gravity beams captured us. They're preparing to land troops. It looks like they plan to take us prisoner. It will be a glorious battle. The last battle...