Shaking his head, Austin hurried across the room and the exit door dilated. The bustling control room pulsated with activity. The dome stretched high above his head, a glowing green hologram of Earth floating in the air. Dozens of red circles signified alert areas across the planet.
Beyond, a pair of deep sea creatures glowed, swimming in three pairs. They shot in different directions as a spacecraft rumbled past. Bubbles danced around like living creatures. He stood with his mouth hanging open, watching the glowing blue fish. Hundreds of staff worked at stations throughout the dome, some staring at standard computer monitors while others worked on holograms.
Austin made his way down the steps. The staff hurried to different stations, the conversations frantic and rushed.
“I want those
