2007-06-03, 19:10
[i]"Docking permission accepted," the voice said. My ship entered the station, settling into its berth amongst the other vessels I kept here. Still in my pod, deep within the structure of my ship, I signaled my crew to lock their systems and stand down. Shore Leave. They deserved it. Time off to visit with their families and friends.
One I knew wouldn't be back. He'd been accepted for pod pilot training only days earlier. I would mention him in my prayers, later.
My mind send signals through the pod. Shutdown Engine Subsystems. Powerdown Ship Connects. Disengage Pod Retention Locks.
One I knew wouldn't be back. He'd been accepted for pod pilot training only days earlier. I would mention him in my prayers, later.
My mind send signals through the pod. Shutdown Engine Subsystems. Powerdown Ship Connects. Disengage Pod Retention Locks.