The shattered edge

[Yuveraj Khan]

Aboard the Kerimov, the crew were rushing to action stations, solaris turrets spinning up, as they swept to track a second section of inbound Drone-Missiles that were streaking towards the flotilla of Coalition ships.

"Scramble the Alert Fighters," Levesque ordered taking command of the situation.

Razin slipped into the science station, setting his mug of coffee aside as he used the Kerimov's advanced sensors to study the incoming alien weaponry.

"BAAL," Razin called, "I have a triangulation on the source of the drones, break formation and investigate..."

The Kerimov's turret weapons went live in a roar of fire, seeking to smack the drones out of the air before they could hit home.

"Coyote," Razin slid his chair down the bank of sensor consoles. "Drones are carrying nuclear warheads, with EMP capabilities... They're trying to cripple you. Steer clear of them when they explode."

"Si," Alvarez snapped back. "Because I wanna be hit by one of these things..."

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