Pods or Planets

[Webmaster 20]

Subject: Pods or Planets

Date: Thu, Apr 3, 1997 12:23 AM

From: LtjgRocks1

 

 

 

Rocks looked around the pod.  For some reason no one else had entered except for another civilian.  He looked out the port window and say all the other pods adrift.

He walked around the pod for what seemed like hours.  Rocks walked up to a console and started playing around.  He checked on the civilian and then sat down.

 

Civ.>Is...Is...Is everything going to be alright.

 

Rocks looked over to the scared civilian.

"Dont worry, SpaceFleet is on there way, you'll be on onther ship within a matter of hours, just sit back and relaxed."

The civilian looked back through the window.

Rocks walked up to the pods console again and the computers warning system went into action.  Rocks had a puzzled look on his face.

 

Computer>Warning, present course headed for Kalmon 3.  ETA 15 minutes.

 

Rocks typed on the console at an amazing rate.

 

Civ.>Whats wrong?

 

"Nothing if I can fix it in time, we'll be safe."  Rocks wasnt sure of himself and went back to fixing the problem.

 

"Computer bring impulse engines on-line."

 

Multilple warnings went off, and Rocks cursed underneath his breath.  "Computer what is the problem with the engines?"

 

Comp.> Main energy grid has been drained, all back-up power reserved for deflectors and life-support.

 

Rocks cursed louder, and typed on the console again.

 

Comp.>  Warning entering upper atmosphere.

 

Rocks cursed and went back to the civilian.  He scratched his head and informed him of the situation.

 

Civ>  Arent you going to fix it?  

 

The civilian stared down at the planet and gulped.

 

"I've tried, just brace yourself, it may be a bumpy ride."