Remnants and Fallout

[Shagohad]

She looked to the young man and frowned at his attire. "I suggest you remove that civilian article of clothing. Have you ever seen a Coalition crew member wearing something like that? As soon as you get it off, take your position and commence preflight checks."

Alvarez immediately gave his speech over the PA system after she had given the young man his orders. Waiting patiently, her eyes roamed about the ship, taking in the scenery as she listened to Alvarez with one ear. She had already been briefed, so need to listen a second time.

She stood up as the ancient symbol appeared on the screen, keying the PA system. "Comrades of the glorious Coalition. We are now an autonomous force. Alvin Katz does not exist. Omega-52 does not exist. You do not exist. Treat this ship as though it were sovereign space. And know that there is only one leader here: The will of the Coalition."

Her eyes scanned about the bridge, the horrified looks of the crew staring back at her. She addressed their concerns, "The Commissariat does not exist here. His Watchful Eye is not gazing upon us. Only ourselves. SO do not disappoint yourselves." With that she sat down and deactivated the PA system.

A few gulps were the only response as the crew returned to their tasks.

"Commence the operation!"

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"THE HULL HAS BEEN BREACHED AND THE SCIENCE IS LEAKING OUT!"