The signal was weak almost to the point of being indecipherable. Jenna only managed to make any of it out because it was on a short loop. After several repeats she managed to piece together enough to have an idea of the details, though still with more than three-quarters missing.
“…very low power. Trapped in…
“…help. I can’t…
“…the sensors so…
“…have to know…
“…survived? A…
“…if…
“…help me!”
Then it looped and started again.
Jenna knew there were many reasons she shouldn’t respond. It could so easily be a trap, or just an automated message which was decades out of date. There was probably no one left alive on the station.
But what if there was? What if there was someone trapped aboard the station? How would they feel if they saw the Defender turn and leave now?
And… thi
