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Pearl and Quasit #1

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The ship buffeted against the solar wave again, slowing the ND, sending sparks across the hull. Quasit's hands rapidly brushed across the control panels, changing the ship's headings as fast as he could, as the Ecitoninae Class Warship's laser cannons behind kept up a steady barrage.

In her captain's chair, Pearl's voice remained calm. "All remaining power to the rear shields. Keep working to restore full ND capabilities."

Across the ship, the BQSBots reacted to her voice with instantaneous results. Even so, sometimes Pearl regretted not having more sentient crew members.

Their outclassed ship couldn't take this pounding for long.

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    Horrorshow over 9 years ago

    I'm always up for some sci-fi! Interesting stuff, Richard. I wonder why the captain doesn't have more sentient crew members. I' m looking forward to part two.

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    Brandon Sutton over 9 years ago

    Interesting, and very entertaining! I'm looking forward to future installments.

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    T. Willemann almost 9 years ago

    I’ve been reading this series on and off and love both the narrative and the language, but never before began from the beginning. Now I have set out to remedy this mistake, and I look very much forward to seeing the events unfold.

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