Ghost Signals, Episode 3: Part 1.2

RAIVEN (quick nod) The software should still be in your hard drive.

STEGGY Indeed, along with a few old Newsy shows for a couple of weatts. One of which highlights an historical exhibit of the Wenias. (realizing) Ya think they'll buy it?

RAIVEN (shrugs) Hopefully. But we don't have the luxe to ponder good or bad scenes at the moment. Set up the TX-7 and launch on my say so.

STEGGY Aye aye, boss.

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INT. COMMAND CENTER, SKYCRUISER SAMON- Moments Later

The back of a few TA soldiers at a console, overlooking the opening cargo bay doors in preparation for the arrival of the Athena-5. You can hear the sound of chatter from some of the others stationed there.

CONTROLLER (to Genreal Marsh) Foomer's holding strong, L-Pad is clear. Containment protocols are in place after the criminals are formally apprehended.

Genreal Marsh glances on from behind the two of them, looking at the scene with steely stoicism; his four eyes split evenly between the Controller and the screen.

GENREAL MARSH (to Controller) Excellent... (looks to his right) Is the contingent of Gooners set with chains in the 'porter, Auxcaptain Arnxis?

We see a shot of the Auxcaptain, standing at the other end of the CC, dressed in an all-metal version of the standard uniform for someone of their rank. It also serves as a protective covering for Arnxis' soft green Jello-like skin.

AUXCAPTAIN ARNXIS (quick certain nod, to General Marsh) Yes, sir, Genreal. All awaiting the order to touch down and--

Suddenly, a high-pitched and longer-lasting screech bellows out of the speakers, which disrupts its confidence and train of thought as well.

AUXCAPTAIN ARNXIS (looking around for answers) What the hells...?

GENREAL MARSH (forcefully, to Controller) You said the Foomer was stable!

CONTROLLER (defensive and scared) It is, sir. I'm--I'm getting some type of activity brushing past the nord section of the Cruiser.

GENREAL MARSH How close is the activity?

CONTROLLER 10 metros. Enough to futz around with our sensors... (recognizes the noise) It sounds like one of those old Wenisies from 30 rohtlas back.

GENREAL MARSH (sighs) Probably one of those bett'n 'tiq drozos out for a flyby... leave 'em be. (to everyone, with forceful intent) Back to form, everyone. I want these criminals chained before--

An explosion rocks the area at the end of the Genreal's command, powerful enough to send a few workers (including the Genreal) flying from their sparking consoles to the ground.

CONTROLLER (holding on to the side of their console; glancing at a flashing warning screen) Explosion at Section 99Zam- just above the engine 3.

GENREAL MARSH (to Controller, getting back to their feet) I'm quite aware of that, Con... the Foomer still functioning?

CONTROLLER (nods, but with apprehension) Presently yes. But the blaze's in a section where the Foomer's software is based. At current pace, it'll be segundos before it loses strength and goes.

GENREAL (pause, angry grumble) ...Vot dammit!

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INT. COMMAND CENTER, ATHENA-5

Raiven looking on nervously moments later as this all goes on. With the ship only a handful of beats away from being captured, even with the sounds of bouncy electronic rock from the speakers, you can see the sense of anxiety and panic reaching a fever pitch on the good Doctor's face.

RAIVEN C'mon c'mon c'mon...please let this work.

STEGGY (from the speakers) In case it doesn't, just wanna say- it's been fairly fun.

RAIVEN (slight nod and smirk) ...Same.

A couple of seemingly long, drama filled moments of waiting pass by. Then, we see the beam from the SkyCruiser seemingly switch off, eliciting a flash of hope from Dr. O'Ozahl's eyes.

RAIVEN (happy sigh) Okay bishas...here goes nothing!

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An exterior shot of the Athena-5 slowly lurching to its right away from the military aircraft. After a few moments, with the minimum amount of distance achieved, we see the much smaller ship flash out in a display of Z-Factor in action.

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EXT. SEPARATE SECTION OF TA-CONTROLLED SPACE- Millions of Metros Away

The A-5 coming out of the Z moments later, settling into a steady position; the portal behind it quickly closing behind the ship. The only sound we hear at this point is of someone blowing their chunks into some type of container.