...so why are we on the surface?

...so why are we on the surface?

And where's my Myrmidon? I can't link up like this.

...and while we're on the subject, it seems like I can see something burning pretty good a ways over there...

Yes, actually, we were fired upon without warning, and...

Hey, Saizooooouuu? Suppose you tell me why my Myrmidon was shot dooooowwwwnn, hmmm?

Wait, let me guess: you were still half asleep and got the Open Trade signal mixed up with the Open Hostilities signal, right? You lousy, no-good pile of...

No, there was no time for any transmissions, they were locked on the second we came out of jump.

Well, we had shields, didn't we? And what about the Multi-String Structural Anti-Matter Armor? Don't tell me they both just up and quit...

Well, we had shields, didn't we? And what about the Multi-String Structural Anti-Matter Armor? Don't tell me they both just up and quit...

No, but it had been so long since we'd used them that they couldn't power up quite fast enough...

auuughh... This is exactly why I hate dealing with these backwater contractors...

If we ever get home, I just know Father'll force me back into office work...

...shall I synthesize some candy for you?

Don't bother.

...well, anyway...