Personally, I’ve always wanted to use a disused missile silo as a secret lair. You can actually buy them in the US. Look it up if you don’t believe me. =p
The galaxy spun back into place as everyone ported into unfamiliar space. Every fighter slowed as the pilots shook off their dizziness and disorientation. Both fleets had ended up near a mostly ocean planet. Many large domed cities littered its surface and multiple stations floated in its orbit. N
“All units engage evasive maneuvers if you’re shot at. And depower all weapon systems! I repeat: depower all weapon systems immediately! Do not return fire!” Flashes of light appeared all around them as dozens of Drogar warships and thousands of fighters ported in. It was the first time many of t
“Admiral,” said Eva. “They’ve still got the core.” “Don’t worry about that now,” the Admiral replied. “Besides, I’ve got a little surprise for them. As if I’d be stupid enough not to employ anti-theft measures on all my prototypes. Especially with Prometheus.” “And now, Federation mammals,” said R
It was only a few hours later that the Admiral, her brother, Eva, and Miko found themselves on the aquatic planet they had accidentally ported to. The Admiral was originally going to bring her chiefs of security and engineering, but Eva and Miko convinced her otherwise. “Don’t bring the redshirt,”
“What’s your stake in this, Retholis?” asked the Admiral. “I mean, you could have easily just blown us out of orbit and taken everything that we have.” When Retholis spoke, he still did so in his Drogarii dialect, and it was much more harmonious and melodic in person. In order for them to understan
As they spoke, the doors to their hall slammed open. An imperious, more sinewy Drogar burst into the room. His dark crimson scales greatly contrasted Retholis’ deep blues. Behind him were a handful of aides and personal guards. His eyes betrayed a fuming anger underneath. Retholis greeted the new
After they had completed their official surrender, Retholis and his retinue escorted the four to their new lodgings. Of course, they had also made preparations for the rest of the thousands of people on Tartarus Base to come down and live planet-side as well. Where they were all to be relocated dur
Exposing more of their culture could lessen animosity. Or it could generate more hatred. Likely, more of both. He believed that the downsides weighed too heavily to approve of such a documentary. So he shook his head solemnly. “I don’t believe your Federation is ready for such enlightenment,” he s