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Ed snapped a quick salute in return, and then pointed at the stations. "This is the secondary bridge, and it doesnt have a plug-chair. Therefore, everything will have to be done manually. Find out what your good at, and pick a station."

The computer beeped in. "There are six stations. Two for the weapon-systems, divided into two groups: Anti-fighter, and anti-ship. There is one station for engineering, with control over thrusters, engines, and repair nano-bots. There are two auxilary stations, aswell, divided into two groups: Radar, and fighter control. The Captain's counsel is reserved for Captain Kurek."

Ed sat down at the captain's counsel, and started to type away at the holo-screen. "I want all the fighters launched. Form a defensive parameter around the two colony ships. Someone get on that counsel and maneuver us inbetween them and the enemy! If we're all thats' left.."

He let it hand. Outside the ship, the alien vessel was closing, fast. It was large, dark, forboding. All along its sleek hull were bright, red lights, as their energy weapons charged up. Plasma would be flying through space towards them at any minute.

"Comptuer! Are the captains of the colony ships awake?"

"Negative."

"Damnit.. Right, plot them a course towards that gas giant. The gravity well should mess up their firing solutions. I want us using only lasers and railguns, people! Lets -move- it!"