Written by Steeler, Meister P, Amber and Fjap.

The Diablo was so bad damaged that the ship had to spend the next weeks into a repair dock. Commodore Rookie was over a year in permanent duty and so he finally got a nice long holiday. He decided to fly to Mandalore where his wife was and also he hoped to see the Dr and his sister Indirana. He missed them both. As he prepared for his leaving somebody knocked on the door.

Rookie yelled: " Enter. " Senior Pilot Meister P stepped into the SL’s office. The Jedi changed his behaviour after the dead of the Sith Steeler. Rookie couldn’t help it but sometimes it seemed Meister would hate the rebel alliance but as far as the Commodore knew a Jedi wasn’t able to hate. Rookie smiled: " Good morning Meister. What can I do for you? "

The Jedi: " I don’t want to disturb you for long Rookie. You are nearly ready for your vacation."

The SL smiled again: " I have always time for my pilots... "

P nodded: " I know. I want to ask for a week or two of vacation too. I know I’m not in the list for it right now.... But I have to return to Tralus to discuss with Shawn about the next steps. Nobody knows what happens now..."

Rookie sighed: " Steeler’s death is unbelievable and it always seemed impossible. I can’t think on a new XO till now, thanks to Amber it’s not necessary right now. She does both jobs in a great way and she decided to stay here for a while. Giving up the academy wasn’t easy for her, we own Amber a lot. "

" I know, Amber is a great officer and a real Phoenixian. Did you take care of Steels personal things? "

Rookie shook his head: " I cant. I only took my cat and closed her office and her quarter. I

can’t even step in. The same with GPZ but Dr did it for me. "

Meister nodded: " I know what you mean. Well anyway, the old plan of the alliance will not work anymore. That’s why I have to speak to Shawn. "

" I see, ok Meister you have 10 days to get in touch with your Jedi Master. I hope you two find a solution. Good luck. "

" Have a nice holiday, Rookie. "

Some days later in a dirty smelly bar in the Outer Rim, Captain Savage had to wait once more at his contact man of the Dark Brotherhood. Bitterly he remembered at his lose at Timbal, once more he lost against the Phoenixians. But he paid them back, oh yes he did. The plan of the Dark Brotherhood worked simply great in all its facets. It was such an evil plan, only a

master could think of it. He remembered all the single steps of it. Oh yes, Senior Chief Flight Officer Mavaric was a big help. After years they found a way to break the mind barrier and suddenly he remembered his past as Colin Dankan and his alliance background. Without the help of Mavaric they would never get the Sith Steeler on their side. In this moment a member of the Dark Brotherhood joined the bar and walked over to Savage.

At the same time on Mandalore, Commodore Rookie had a great vacation till now. He spent a lot of hours by fishing together with his old pal Desmo. Well Desmo scared the fishes away but still it was a good time. It was relaxing to be together with the family far away from the war. Also Rookie met a lot of new friends in the Becks clan. Especially Callistra Becks the second sister of Dr who protect the imperial families became a good friend. She also taught Rookie and Desmo some groundbattle techniques. There was only one question, where was Indirana Becks, the older sister? Rookie thought she was together with Dr to search Boba Fett as suddenly there was a transmission from her to Callistra. Calli told her that Rookie is also at Mandalore and so Indi wanted to call him later. The Commodore looked forward to meet her again but she seemed to be nervous.

Rookie: " Well met Indi. How are you? "

Her answer: " We haven’t time for politness, I’m sorry. I’m playing with my life right now. I want to inform you that Steeler is still alive and most important she became a member of the Dark Brotherhood and is on a revenge tour. I think Phoenix is in high danger. "

Rookie stuttered: " What? I saw her dying. That’s not true! "

Indi sighed: " That was a trick, she had special armament, my one. As far as I know she wanted to deal with the Brotherhood and Savage by her own. She wanted to inform me when we can get the rebel captain. "

Rookie shouted: " But why? Together we are stronger, this she should know! " Indy nodded: " I agree. This was my lesson too. Fact is as I arrived there Steeler wasn’t the same anymore. Again she had the black eyes with the metallic glimmer inside and it never went away. As I asked her what happened she told me that she wanted to know the location of the Diablo immediately. I asked why and she answered it’s time to take revenge to the squadron. I tried to stop her, I failed. I could escape with the Desert Rose but still we both know what this Sith is able to do. "

The Commodore couldn’t believe it: " What happened? Why she is behind us? She was one of us, damnit again. "

Indi sighed again: " I dunno. I saw her with another Sith, I guess one of the Brotherhood."

Rookie stood up: " There is only one way, I have to speak with her as soon as possible. Maybe I find out what happened. Maybe I can change her mind. "

Indi: " I would like to help but that’s too dangerous I think. I try to find my brother maybe we can assist. "

" That’s ok. Thank you for informing me. Rookie out. " As the Commodore turned around he saw Desmo behind him.

The Wookie sighed: " There will be no safe place in this galaxy I think. She will find us, lets hope we find her before. Anyway are you still in the need of an XO? "

Rookie nodded: " Of course I am. Want the job? "

Desmo nodded: " We are friends, we will sort out this problem together. How did you say together we are stronger. "

At the same time at Tralus Seven in the shack of Shawn, Meister met his old teacher and told him about the last happenings. Shawn listened carefully: " No Meister, that’s not true. The Sith is alive but something has changed. For a few weeks I felt a enormous force surge and the then balance of the force was lost. The dark side rules now the bright one; that’s not good.

I’m sure Steeler is the reason for it but it can’t be her dead then the bright side would have to advantage. "

" Rookie was sure she was dead. See I have her lightsaber. "

Shawn shook his head: " True, normally a Sith or a Jedi never give his or her lightsaber away but as far as I know, the lightsaber you have wasn’t her usual one right? Also remember Siths are masters in hiding their real aims, that’s why the dark side is so hard to understand. " Meister jumped on his feet and walked from one end of the room to the next. Shawn studied the young Jedi: " You are on the way to the dark side too my friend. I can feel fear and hate. You can’t help this way, make some meditations Meister and get your balance back. "

Meister shook his head: "When she is alive I have to find her. But where she is? " In this moment the com transmitter on his arm started to peep: "Meister P here. "

Ensign Raiders voice sounded cool: " I’m sorry but Junior ordered all Phoenixians back to the Diablo. "

Meister looked surprised: " What? How comes? The Diablo is still in need of repairs. "

Raider: " I dunno why but the Junior sounded serious. "

" Ehem Raider, don’t let Rookie hear that we only call him Junior. He would kill you by personal. "

Raider laughed: " Of course not. "

" Ok, I’m on my way. "

Shawn smiled: " Sometime you have to tell me why you call Rookie Junior. One thing more, maybe Yoda can help you. I know he’s dead but maybe you can speak with him through the force. You should try it on Dagobar. Also he is the only one who know the prophecy. When somebody can help you, it’s Yoda. "

At the same time on board of the Diablo, Lieutenant Amber commanded the ship right now: " Rookie Junior sounded very excited. Is there a way to grab him faster? "

Raider nodded: " Of course there is. When we jump into the Kobe system we

save half of the time. "

" Any problems there? "

Raider shook his head: " As far as I know, no problems. "

Amber smiled: "Inform the Commodore we will meet him in the Kobe sector. We jump as soon as we are ready. " A few minutes later the Diablo went into the hyperspace. As the Phoenix squadron arrived in the Kobe Sector they faced a little pirate group attacking

a imperial freighter. Amber ordered the counterattack and Katarn leaded the attack. With the support of Cobra, Akkon and Klingon ITA they strike the pirates back. The freighter captain was very happy: " Greetings Phoenix squad. I already heard of you. My name is Babaky, captain of the freighter Vulcano. When there is something I can do for you simply ask for it and I will see what I can do. "

Amber nodded: " Ok, thank you for your offer. Maybe we meet again and maybe you will get the possibility of doing an favour for us, who knows. Good business. " Then the Vulcano continue her flight. A few minutes later Meister P arrived with his gunboat. Amber was happy to see the Senior Pilot again. Maybe an hour later an imperial shuttle arrived, it was Rookie together with Desmo.

Rookie had the difficult task now to explain what happened. Especially Steeler’s changing caused a big confusing in the squadron only Meister stayed cool. He said: " I always told you Steeler is too fast with her lightsaber. Her weak point is she can hardly wait. It was clear when she tries a personal vendetta she will fall and it happened. But Phoenixians, when there was a way to change her that way it will also give a way to change her back. I’m sure of it, there must be a way. Believe me I will find that way, that’s a promise! " Rookie calmed down a bit, somehow Meister’s words cheered up all.

He nodded: " Maybe they did a brain wash with her. When we can reach that she remembers the good times we can win. Anyway, first is we have to find her, that’s difficult enough. Any ideas? "

Again Meister spoke: " Yes Commodore. One of our problems is nobody knows the whole prophecy. The only one who can answer my questions is Yoda. "

" Amber interrupted: " And Yoda is dead, great, really great. "

Meister smiled: " One of the abilities of the force is to speak with dead Jedi Knights and Sith Lords. Even when it’s difficult, it’s do-able. I have to fly to Dagobar to Yoda’s home. Maybe I can get a force connection to Yoda. It’s our best chance. "

Amber didn’t seem convinced: " Wouldn’t it easier when you simply locate Steeler? You are a Jedi Knight. "

Meister shook his head: " That’s not so easy. Siths are able to hide themselves very very good. Only if Steeler wants to be found I could locate her but then it’s a trap for us be sure of that. We must get her alone, not together with the Brotherhood or the Rebs. "

" Well you are the Jedi, you have to know it. " was Amber’s answer.

Rookie leaned at his wooden desk: " Dagobar is alliance area, very dangerous to get there. But we have to try it. Prepare the Diablo! Btw, where are Ginyard and Mavaric? "

Amber: " Gin took the Wanderer and went to the Black Sun to get some weapons for one of the resistance groups in the Tanek System. You know he smuggles a lot of things in the last time. Mavaric never returned from his holiday. " The Commodore looked surprised: " That’s not Mav. He is always in time but now he is already away 3 weeks too long. I hope all is ok with him, anyway we cant wait longer. Where is Fjap? "

Fjaps voice coming from the background: " I’m still here Rookie. I’m waiting for the lab report what they found in the pink picture. "

" Ah right. Will you stay with us Fjap? "

" Of course I stay. It sounds like fun. " Rookie couldn’t agreed with that but having Fjap around was a good thing.

At a rebel outpost in the Runfar Sector, Colin Dankan or Mavaric stood next to his X Wing. He still couldn’t believe it that he flew for the imperials for years. He saw Savage. Savage the man who rescued him and showed him the right path. Savage smiled: " Listen Colin, I have a new order for you. My best squad is without a squadron leader. Mav, you can have the job if

you want. "

Mavaric blushed: " Of course I want. "

" Ok, Stingerleader. Your first task is to escort our Sith friends back to their mother ship the Dreadnought New Order. Make sure they arrive in one piece. "

" Yes Sir. " Mavaric turned around to walk over to his fighter. He saw the Siths, they were two. But one of them seemed very well known in a strange way, suddenly Mav felt guilty. He shook his head about his strange feelings and jumped into the XW.

While the Diablo was on its way to Dagobar, P was sitting between the crates in the hangar bay again. He hadn’t been there since Steeler "died".


"ENTRY STARTED - TIME PERIOD WOW XXIII - day two

Steeler is still alive!!

I thought I could throw this thing away after the rescue mission, I’m glad I didn’t.
But there is a problem, she has joined the Dark Brotherhood. In the moment we are heading towards Dagobar to arrange a meeting, ok a seance, with Yoda. He is the only one who knows the whole prophecy about the Balance of Power. We must be crazy!
Dagobar is in rebel territory, and the Dark brotherhood....well its just the strongest known group of Siths.

I hope that I could get in contact with Yoda, without him Steeler will be lost. Well the biggest problem would be to find Yoda’s house, but I think I can use the hoverbike I "organised" on our last mission. Hehe....I never thought that I will ride these bird again, the last time was during that race inside the pirate asteroid. Fortunately I was able to remember how to install a shield generator inside the bike I bought. The unshielded version was always too fragile
for real action...

Ok Memory Lane was already long enough. I got to get back on my post again.

END OF ENTRY"

At the same time in her office, Amber wrote in the diary program installed on her console:

Day 1 of WoW 23.

0100 Hours.

I gave up on sleeping a few hours ago. Too many things in my head. Steeler is not dead, we know that now. But she has changed, I don't know how, but I think this is not good. All this force stuff is complicated: Jedi, and Sith, its hard to understand. One day maybe I will understand... Maybe Steeler will teach me, if she comes back. She must come back, how can it be the same without her? I already lost Dr, he left to search for BobaFett, and GPZ never returned from a patrol, and now maybe Steeler will not return either.

0230 Hours.

Still can't sleep. I went for a walk around the frigate, nobody was awake, but Desmo was on watch in the bridge - he has returned to be XO for some time. He was talking over a link, I think it was to his family. I didn't want to disturb him so I just carried on walking. I saw there were lights on in some of the rooms, Meister's was one, the other was an old storage room. I don't know why there was a light on in there, I checked, and I couldn't see anyone. Someone must have forgotten to turn it off. In the engine room there are just droids, and even most of those are recharging for the night. Looking outside, the stars don't seem bright somehow, they seem different. Heh, some people would say that its a change in the force, I don't think so. How powerful can this force thing be, anyway? I wandered towards Steeler's office, just to see if there was anyone there. Nobody, as I thought, so I went in, I don't know why. It seemed so empty, and dull. Not even the smell of the coffee she was so great at making. I got a strange feeling that someone was watching me, so I left. On the way back I noticed the light on in the storage room again, someone must be stealing supplies or something. I'd better tell Rookie tomorrow.

0400 Hours.

Desmo has asked me to take the bridge for some time, while we are on the way to Dagobar. He wants to talk to his family in a more comfortable place. I didn't see a reason why not, I mean, I've done this a few times before. How hard can it be to sit & watch the consoles at such a quiet time? Anyway, I think it will give me a change to clear up here. It is such a mess!! Empty Duvels & food crumbs on the floor, and damn Wookie hair everywhere. It will take me ages to clear up. I just hope I don't miss anything while I am cleaning.

0500 Hours.

Its so quiet at night. I can't see why nobody likes the night shift, its very peaceful, but almost scary. There is no sound, apart from the sound of the engines (and even that seems quieter) and your imagination can run away; I thought I saw someone look through the door a few minutes ago!

I think I must have had about 10 cups of special tea. At least last time I had something to do, with the studying for the tests. I feel bad about not going to the academy, but I couldn't stay away from the Diablo for long, its like a home now. And I can take the tests anytime, I hope. Nothing has changed since I finished cleaning. No alarms, no alerts, not even a little notice from the controls. Either this is a very very boring night, or I might even thing that it was too quiet. Especially for heading towards Rebel space. I sure hope nothing goes wrong.

0600 Hours.

Oh crap, I fell asleep, & something is different, I can't access the controls, they are not responding!! Something has happened, and I can't fix it! I have no idea where we are, or whether we are still on course, I can't see anything outside. Oh, if only I could use the force, I might be able to do something... I will have to explain this to Junior and Desmo... I am in such trouble!!

The Diablo was still on the way to Dagobar on the next morning. Master Chief Pilot Apocalypse sat in his bunk unable to understand what happened in the last weeks to Phoenix. First somebody tried to blow up the Commodore and later then the whole ship, then there was the nearly disaster of Tralus where nearly the squad was lost. Then the storm attack of Savages fortress at Timbal where they rescued the families of Rookie and Flamestrike but also they had the lost of Steeler and now finally Steeler was back but on the opposite side. Somebody knocked on the door.

Apo yelled: " Enter! " Master Chief Pilot Tobi 0701 stepped into Apo’s quarter.

Without a greeting he started to speak: " Listen Apo, I have an idea. We both should infiltrate the rebel alliance as pilots. "

Apo stood up: " Why? What do you want to reach with this plan? "

Tobi leaned on the closed door: " Well, we have to find Savage guy. He is protected very well so that’s not an easy task. As far as I remember correct you are able to fly A Wings and I’m not the worst X Wing pilot. When we can join the alliance we maybe find out the location of Savages task force. Maybe we can get him as hostage. "

Apo sighed: " Isn’t it more important to get Steeler back at first? "

Tobi nodded: " You know what Meister told us. When she doesn’t want to get located by us she is able to manage it. We must introduce some force in the Dark Brotherhood, maybe we can get Steel out of her hiding place that way. At least Savage is allied with the Brotherhood. "

Apo nodded slowly: " I think you are right, we should explain Junior the plan. "

Tobi shook his head: " I don’t think Junior will allow our plan. You know his new favourite quote: together we are stronger. "

" He is right, easy as that. What do you suggest? Want to leave without a word? "

Tobi nodded: " Yes, I think this would be the best way. It will not be easy but when we leave the hyperspace we should try to steal a shuttle and leave the system then. All after all we have to look that Phoenix and the Diablo don’t run into trouble. "

" Rooks will make bantha food out of us but I’m in, Tobi. "

At the same time Amber noticed she hasn’t access to anything on the bridge. She decided to wake up Akkon the master of engineering. As she walked through the corridors she suddenly heard a strange sound. It kinda sounded like a speederbike. It become louder and a moment later a hoverbike came around the corner. Amber managed it to jump out of the way of the bike only a second before it crashed into her. She couldn’t see who rides this bike it was simply too fast for her. The Lieutenant stumbled back to her feet and cleaned her uniform again, then she went into Akkon’s bunk. Akkon was 6 hours on patrol before and so he slept very deep. It cost Amber a bucket of cold water to get him awake.

Akkon was very mad: " Do you know I had a 6 hours patrol shift, why you have to wake me?! Also why you make such a mess in my quarter?! "

Amber answered: " I ‘m sorry but I’m in deep deep trouble. I haven’t access too anything on the bridge, when Junior or Desmo find it out I’m dead. Please Akkon help me! I promise I clean up the mess here in your bunk too. "

Akkon sighed, he couldn’t let Amber alone with her problem: " I’m on the bridge in 5 minutes, we have maximal two hours to find out what happened. "

" Thank you a lot Akkon. "

Meister P sat in his quarter trying to meditate and preparing for the seance with Yoda. But there was something, something dangerous, something in the dark. Nervousness, fear, anger and hate at the same time. Meister never felt such negative emotions before, never in this strength. Until now he didn’t know that something or someone would be able to feel such an amount of negative feelings. The Jedi forced himself to stay calm and waited. He waited for a longer time but the feelings didn’t get away. Sometime it became too stupid for him and he followed the negative emotions. He stood in the dark alone, it was cold, ice cold. Suddenly he saw a silhouette and he heard a voice: " You are dead. " Then the vision went away, Meister felt the coldness deep in his soul. Could that be? Did Steeler spoke with him? Did she threaten him? P rubbed his arms to get some warmth back in his body and in his soul. First time in his life he felt fear, a deep existential fear.

Ten minutes later Akkon worked like berserk at the controls but he couldn’t find the mistake. Amber stood nervous next to him: " Do you have any idea what is wrong? "

Akkon sighed: " It’s not an hardware problem or an software one. Somebody changed all access keycodes. I dunno how this can happen... I really don’t know. I think we should wake up Junior. "

" He will kill me, I’m sure of it. Rookie will not tolerate my failure. "

" Amber, stay cool. You couldn’t do anything. Whoever changed this he or she was an expert, an really expert. " Amber sighed and did the hard walk into Rookies quarter. A few seconds later the Commodore stormed the bridge. He didn’t changed his clothes only in a pyjama he started to interview Akkon. Amber stood next to both biting her nails, what would happen to her.

Also Desmo came to the bridge: " What happened? " Rookie briefed him: " Somebody changed the access keycodes, we haven’t a system under our control, not even the live saving systems. Are we still on course to Dagobar? "

Akkon sighed: " Unknown. "

Rookie turned around to Amber: " Where were you? You had the bridge! "

The Lieutenant gulped: " I’m sorry I felt asleep. "

" You did what?! " " I’m so sorry, I don’t know how it could happen... "

Rookie was shortly before getting berserk then Desmo interrupted him: " When somebody is guilty then I’m the one. I let Amber the bridge. She had duty the whole day, it was my responsibility, I failed. "

Akkon supported Amber too: " Well until now everything still runs but we must be aware that it could change soon. We have to get access to our main systems and this as fast as possible. We have much more important things to do then discussing who’s guilty here. "

Rookie took a deep breath: " Of course, you are right. My nerves aren’t the stongest anymore, I overreacted. I’m sorry Amber. Well, I have to change clothes and then we both try to get our ship back, Akkon. Any help is welcome. "

As Rookie was on his way out of the bridge, Desmo leaned over to Akkon: " Well at least he hasn’t a pyjama with little teddys on it. " Amber burst out in laugh and Akkon joined her.

At the same time the self-made infiltrator team of the Phoenix squadron was on the way to the main hangar. Suddenly they heard a strange sound and a hoverbike came around the corner. Both had to jump out of the course of it.

" What the hell?! " asked Tobi.

Apo looked surprised: " Did I dreamt or was this really a hoverbike? "

" It was one, but what to hell a hoverbike jockey does here on board of the Diablo. "

" I have no idea. " answered Apo. Both continued with their way into the hangar and hid themselves behind a few crates. They waited two hours but the Diablo didn’t left the hyperspace.

Tobi got impatient: " Normally we should be out of the hyperspace since a while. Strange, very strange. "

Apo could only agree: " Maybe we should wait a bit more with our plan. What do you mean? "

Before Tobi could answer there was a intership communication: " All Phoenixians report to the bridge immediately! "

Apo looked nervous to Tobi: " What’s going on here? " But Tobi also didn’t know the answer. Both left their hiding place and walked to the bridge.

On the bridge Rookie already waited for his squadron mates. Then he explained them the situation and that there is no danger till now. Meister looked around then he said: " There is one more thing. I had a nice meeting with Steel, well nice is the wrong word. She said to me that I’m dead and maybe she caused this situation here. "

Tobi asked: " How she should be able to do such a thing about such a big distance? "

Meister sighed: " Siths and Jedis are able to manipulate the mind of somebody with help of the force. It’s possible she manipulated somebody from the crew and let him or her do the changes. Believe me she can do this and when she’s really one of the Dark Brotherhood she has no reason not to do it. "

Rookie sighed: " How we can stop her? And how we can get our access back?"

Tobi also had a question: " Which one she could have manipulated? "

Meister answered quietly: " She can manipulate everybody even myself, who knows. When she did it I should be able to find traces in the mind of the one who changed the codes but there are over 1000 people onboard of the Diablo. It would take weeks and I don’t think we have that amount of time. Right now we are the playball of somebody and I don’t like that feeling. Not a bit. "

Rookie replied: " Nobody of us do. Well, we have to find a way to get at least some information about our main systems. Then we have to work on the access and then we have to sort this Steeler thing out. "

Raider stood up: " One more thing from me. I don’t like the attitude about Steel right now. She isn’t a thing you can deal with like with an old shoe, she is still a person. This squadron owns her a lot and now we want to sort the problem Steeler out. Maybe this is the biggest mistake we can do. Steel is one of us and so we should threat her. Ok, right now she may cause a problem but hey also she solved a lot of them together with us in the past. We have no prove that she caused this chaos here, so don’t judge her right now. We know nothing about what happened to her in the last weeks. "

The Phoenixians were very quiet for some moments then Desmo said: " I agree with Raider here. " Then the squadron continued with their work to get the access back.

Tobi walked into the office of Amber who was his flight leader. Amber was still a bit shocked and gave herself the guiltiness on the present situation.

Tobi: " C’mon Amber, don’t look so sad. I’m sure you couldn’t do anything against it. Did you have a lot of your special tea? " Amber only nodded. Tobi: " Normally it hold you awake, hmmm strange. Did you let the tea alone for a while? "

Amber answered: " Nope, I didn’t..... Wait.... doh, of course. I cleaned up the mess Desmo made, I was short away from the bridge... maybe a minute or so. Do you think...? "

Tobi nodded: " Yes I think somebody put something in your tea. I hope you still have the cup you used. Maybe we can find a trace. " Tobi took the cup and walked over into the lab of the Diablo where Fjap still tried to find out what is so special at the pink picture. " Listen Fjap, put away your stupid pink thing and help me with this cup here. I think somebody sent Amber in the land of dreams to get access to our control systems. When we find out there was a special medicine inside the tea, we have the proof for Amber’s innocence and maybe we have a trace too. "

Fjap putted this work away immediately: " Of course, I’m in let’s start. "

Rookie still worked together with Akkon to get the access back as Desmo touched his shoulder: " I have to speak with you Rooks. "

Rookie answered impatiently: " Now? You see I’m busy. "

" I know but this is important Commodore. " Normally Desmo didn’t use the rank of somebody, this forced Rookie to follow the Wookie into the XO office.

" Tell me, what is so important that you take me away from the bridge? "

Desmo sighed: " We have three problems. Number one each hour the temperature in the ship became one degree less. Something changed our life saving systems, not long and it will be really cold here. "

Rookie gulped: " So we are in a hurry. Ok, thank you for informing me. "

" I haven’t finished, second we noticed that the oxygen proportionally goes down. Not too long and we cant breath anymore. "

Rookie got a bit paler but he nodded: " What else? "

Desmo sighed: " Even when we survive all this, we fly with hyper engines right now. You know these engines aren’t made for too long flights, they will overheat and finally explode. "

" That’s really not the best things I can imagine for the future. We have the choice between freezing to death, by suffocating or simply our ship will explode. Great, really great. Definitely, this I cant tell my squadron right now, it would cause a panic and this is the last thing we need. " Rookie putted his hands into his pockets and looked at the ground: " Anyway we have to try to avoid this disaster. Let’s work on, Desmo. "

" Yes Sir. "

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5

Authors: NCp Steeler, LtC Amber, SCP Meister_P, SCP Fjap

Editor: LtC Amber

The Authors and Editor have done their best to ensure the accuracy and currency of all information in this story. All information is current to 24/06/2000 and we can accept no responsibility for any loss or inconvenience sustained by any reader as a result of its information or advice.