Chapter Seven
Chapter SevenPhoenix Starship Alan Shepard—Keid-C System Near the Sphere
Phoenix Starship Alan ShepardAs the ten M-Class starships departed, Thorpe transmitted to all, “Remember, remain above the sphere surface, no matter how tempted you might feel to dip into the gash. You will have plenty of time to explore inside. And remember to verify your live backup comm portal.”
“Our sector is a million klicks from the gash,” Jocara said. “There’s virtually no chance I’ll be tempted to dip inside.” Her scales rippled pale blue. “What do you think would happen if we did it anyway, Kenred?”
“No funny stuff, guys,” eDaphne said through her holoimage standing behind Jocara at the console.
“No way to do it anyway,” Jocara said. “Mother, commence the survey. Let’s see what we can find.
