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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Wind-Down!
Captain’s Log – Stardate Unknown: We answered an automated distress beacon and came upon the Waldorf Astoria, an unmanned freighter disabled by an atemporal entity that had made its way aboard – marooned, perhaps, and likely desperate to get home. I know the feeling. And so does every soul in… Read more ⇢
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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – Homecoming!
“Fire phasers and photon torpedoes!”orders Kirk. The Enterprise swings around the scavenger ship and answers. Phasers strike first, weakening the enemy’s shields. Photon torpedoes follow, hitting home and leaving the cruiser dark and drifting. “Set a course for the Rigel System,”says Kirk. “Warp nine. Engage.” The Enterprise jumps to warp.… Read more ⇢
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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The End of the Waldorf Astoria!
Aboard the Enterprise, Kirk and the rest of the crew watch as the jumper banks – and then disappears. The entity swipes at the emptiness. A beat. Then it slowly turns as – Another shuttle launches from the Waldorf Astoria. The scavenger shuttle. It fires its laser cannons, then punches… Read more ⇢
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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Escape!
Daniel appeals to Maia in a bid to convince her to leave with them. But she remains adamant. She will fulfill her duties aboard the Waldorf Astoria to the end. That’s it. Jack orders everyone back on the jumper. Daniel thanks Maia, and reluctantly boards. Rommie wishes her well, and… Read more ⇢
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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Skitters!
“Hi,”says Daniel, stepping out of hiding and freezing the scavengers in mid-step. “Welcome to the Waldorf Astoria.” The scavenger leader’s eyes narrow, flit left and right suspiciously. “Where are your people?” “Oh, around,”says Daniel glancing about. “Listen, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this ship’s core… Read more ⇢
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Sharky Sunday! And Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – The Advance Team!
Sharky got a part-time job delivering baguettes… Mom with the healthy snacks… Halloween pug… Wild turkeys… Don’t forget anything at airport security… Stubborn! Our Amalgaverse First Mission continues! After calming a frightened Rhea and securing her in a utility room, Jack and Daniel prepare to head back and confront the… Read more ⇢
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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – Unexpected Company!
Aboard the Enterprise-D, Pilot alerts Kirk from his neural graft cradle on the bridge: “Captain, I’m detecting an FTL window opening off the port bow.” “On screen,”orders Kirk. The viewscreen holds on the empty starfield, then a distant flash as a vessel drops into sub-light. The image punches in. Jury-rigged… Read more ⇢
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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – The Survivor! And check out these classic SF authors – Schuyler! Knight! Kress!
Jack and Daniel head down the corridor, the light on Jack’s P-90 cutting through the shadows while Daniel checks the sensor tracking the fading life sign. They move in silence. The far-off hiss of venting steam somewhere deep in the ship, the clack of their mag boots on the grille,… Read more ⇢
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Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – Countdown!
McKay stares in horror at the mechanical spiders swarming the core. He is torn between drawing his sidearm and bolting. He considers, then throws a look to Maia, deferring to the android, who calmly asks: “Are you alright? I’m detecting a sudden spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.”… Read more ⇢
