All the big wigs were below decks trying to figure out what was going on in this sector of space that was tens of thousands of light years from home. An inexperienced ensign was look at the main screen wondering if he would still be alive when the Atlantis finally made it to ‘Friendly’ space either because of old age or danger.

It took him a moment to process the blinking light on his station… he looked about as he turned on the audio in the overhead bridge speakers. =^=To any ship, this is the… =^= an sound that resembled an explosion… =^= Dellfina, we are under attack by Stone Hand pirates… =^= another loud sound that resembled concussive force. =^=Put on more speed. If we can make the fighters chase us it will keep the damage down.... This is the Dellfina, we are under attack from Stone Hand pirates to any ship.=^=

The ensign knew that his was above his pay grade. =^=Bridge to the Captain.=^= He began.

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