"All of Xaita''s trinkets were jiggling around, with monitors clanking about and relics swinging in the air."
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">.COMM_OUTER4</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">We have to open a line to [Pi]! We have to abort this mission!</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">It''s far too late to turn back. We''ve almost entered the planet''s atmosphere.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Then at least let them know we''re under attack!</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Lacuna, open a comm link to [Pi]. Put our new friend on hold.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Negative. Our long range communications have been taken offline, most likely due to the magnetic surge.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Well then. Bring back my channel to Upsilon.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">.COMM_OUTER5</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Would you consider a negotiation or compromise?</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">No.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Would you wait until we reached Zynima''s surface before making this transfer?</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">No.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">...Why not?</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">You''re not in any position to be asking questions, are you? 4 minutes.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">.COMM_OUTER6</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Have you done a scan of Upsilon''s ship? What are we dealing with?</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Upsilon''s vessel is a large, spire-shaped craft of unidentified origin. It appears to be equipped with powerful magnetic and laser-based weaponry. Its shields are weak, but its hull integrity appears to be stronger than standard HLC military class fighters. Upsilon is the only passenger.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">What about Upsilon''s engines?</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Uncertain. My scans have not been able to pick up a clear reading of Upsilon''s vessel''s engines.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">[Alpha], I advise you to strap in.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Wait, what are you–</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">Lacuna, set our speed to maximum and divert all remaining power to shields.</td>
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<td style="width: 95.2632%">This action would set us on a collision course for planet Zynima.</td>
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