"All of Xaita's trinkets were jiggling around, with monitors clanking about and relics swinging in the air."

.COMM_OUTER4 We have to open a line to [Pi]! We have to abort this mission! It's far too late to turn back. We've almost entered the planet's atmosphere. Then at least let them know we're under attack! Lacuna, open a comm link to [Pi]. Put our new friend on hold. Negative. Our long range communications have been taken offline, most likely due to the magnetic surge. Well then. Bring back my channel to Upsilon. .COMM_OUTER5 Would you consider a negotiation or compromise? No. Would you wait until we reached Zynima's surface before making this transfer? No. ...Why not? You're not in any position to be asking questions, are you? 4 minutes. .COMM_OUTER6 Have you done a scan of Upsilon's ship? What are we dealing with? Upsilon's vessel is a large, spire-shaped craft of unidentified origin. It appears to be equipped with powerful magnetic and laser-based weaponry. Its shields are weak, but its hull integrity appears to be stronger than standard HLC military class fighters. Upsilon is the only passenger. What about Upsilon's engines? Uncertain. My scans have not been able to pick up a clear reading of Upsilon's vessel's engines. [Alpha], I advise you to strap in. Wait, what are you– Lacuna, set our speed to maximum and divert all remaining power to shields. This action would set us on a collision course for planet Zynima.