U.S.S. EXODUS
STARDATE 01.11.21
SECTOR ZERO
“HARD TO PORT!! FIRE ALL STARBOARD PHASERS!!!!”
The Exodus tilted to one side. Red streams of light shot out of its opposite side, slamming into the Incoming Ball of Plasma Energy. The Seeking Energy was nearly dissolved. What remained of it crashed into the Exodus’ Second Power Absorber.
Captain Moshe watched the View Screen without blinking. The Old Captain had his thoughts focused on singular objectives: Keep the Crew alive. Keep the Ship intact. Drive the Enemy away. Determine the Status of Colony on Gibeah. That was All that Mattered.
The Four Photon Torpedoes fired by the Exodus had devastated one of the Daemon Space Submarines. Unfortunately, the Exodus took a direct hit from a Plasma Torpedo, nearly overloading its First Power Absorber. Phasers took care of the Second Plasma Torpedo, but there was still a Third Plasma chasing them…
“Maximum Acceleration!!” Captain Moshe barked out. “Transfer Reserve Power to the Warp Engines! Engineering, I need More Speed NOW!!!”
“I’m givin ‘er All she’s got, Captain!!”
A loud rumble grew louder and louder as the Exodus raced to outrun the chasing Plasma Torpedo. The Exodus began to shake and vibrate. Crew Members held onto what parts of the ship they could for safety.
Finally, the Plasma Torpedo struck the Fourth Power Absorber causing Minimal Damage.
“Helm, bring us about to 180 mark 30. Overload the Photon Torpedoes. Recharge the Phaser Banks. Begin Damage Control on the Power Absorbers to Replenish their Capacity. Dissipate Absorbed Energy into Space. Transfer Absorbed Energy to the Batteries. Activate a Tractor Beam to drag a Nearby Rock. Transport Inert Matter into Cargo Bay Two. Use Reserve Power to bring Electronic Countermeasures to Maximum.”
We are going to need every bit of Energy we can get, Captain Moshe thought. All his years of experience were paying off. He was going to need every last trick to save his Crew.
“Captain the Second Daemon Space Submarine has begun the Fade Out Process!!”
“Quickly, Fire All Phasers before she completely Cloaks! Perhaps we can damage her before she disappears!!”
Again, red beams of light shot out of the Exodus. They pierced the sides of the Second Daemon Space Submarine like Arrows hitting a Hog. The Space Submarine shuddered from several explosions inside of its Hull. Its lights went dark.
The Bridge Crew on the Exodus cheered. “HOOYEH!! THAT GOT ‘EM!!!!”
Captain Moshe remained quiet. The Battle was not over. There was still One More Daemon Space Submarine unaccounted for. And if Captain Moshe was right, possibly a Fourth or even Fifth Daemon Space Submarine hiding in the vicinity. Let his Crew cheer. They needed the Morale.
“Continuous Scans. Everyone keep their eyes sharp. We know that Third Daemon Space Submarine is Out There. It can’t stay Cloaked forever. Triangulate its last know position. Fire a Repeated Phaser Barrage on that Area. Be ready to fire the Photon Torpedoes the moment it Uncloaks.”
The Bridge Crew followed Captain Moshe’s orders. Over and over, the Exodus fired its Phasers. It seemed like they were hitting only the emptiness of space. Then suddenly, something began to Fade Back into Existence. It was the Third Daemon Space Submarine.
A Red Ball of Energy erupted from the Daemon Space Submarine.
“HARD TO STARBOARD!! WE NEED TO TAKE IT ON OUR SIXTH POWER ABSORBER! FIRE ALL PHOTON TORPEDOES AT THE DAEMON SPACE SUBMARINE!!!”
The Daemon’s Plasma Torpedo crashed into the Exodus, overloading its Sixth Power Absorber. Luckily, the Excess Energy was absorbed by Nearby Power Absorbers, otherwise the Exodus would have suffered Internal Damage.
In response, the Exodus shot out Four Photon Torpedoes. As luck would have it, only Two of the Photon Torpedoes would strike the Daemon Space Submarine. Enough to damage it, but not destroy it. The Space Submarine began to Reload its feared Plasma Torpedo. The Daemon Space Submarine didn’t bother with Cloaking anymore.
Captain Moshe gripped the armrests of his Command Chair tightly. Phasers are Depleted and Photon Torpedoes are Spent. But if he launches another Plasmas Torpedo, we’re as Good as Dead. Unless…
“Ruth, lock onto the Daemon Space Submarine with our Experimental Tractor-Repulsor Beams.”
The First Officer looked concerned. “Captain, may I point out that the Prototype Tractor-Repulsor Beams have only undergone Limited Testing. They might…”
“I Know the Risks,” Captain Moshe answered sharply, cutting his First Officer off. “We don’t have time for a debate. That Plasma Torpedo is going to cut the Exodus in Half. DO IT. NOW!”
First Officer Ruth complied, saying no more words. One beam shot out of the Port Side of the Exodus while another beam shot out of the Starboard Side of the Exodus. Both beams hit the Daemon Space Submarine, Pushing and Pulling the Vessel Violently Over and Over. The Space Submarine cried out in Terror as it was literally Shaken to Pieces. One Final Explosion signified the End of its Existence.
Captain Moshe breathed a sigh of relief. “Well done, Ruth. I’m sure you have plenty of data now on the New Prototype Tractor-Repulsor Beams. You can Analyze them to your Heart’s Content. In the meantime, continue Repairs on All Power Absorbers. I want All Energy Dissipated and Emptied Out. Continue Scans of the Area. There may be other Daemon Space Submarines close by. Bring us into Orbit around Gibeah.”
I’m sorry to have questioned you, Ruth said, Psionically Speaking directly into Captain Moshe’s Mind.
No need to Apologize, Ruth, Captain Moshe answered in his Thoughts. It’s your job to point out things that the Captain may not be aware of. That is all you did. I expect you to continue to do so in the future. Is that understood?
Yes, Captain.
“NOW LET’S SEE WHAT THESE DAEMON BASTARDS HAVE DONE TO THE COLONY ON GIBEAH.”
