Over the ship’s internal communications announcement system the ship’s XO voice rang true, everyone had already heard about the ship departing soon but until now it had all been word of mouth.

=^=General Quarters, General Quarters

“Leviathan personnel are to commence immediate boarding procedure, I repeat all Leviathan personnel are to commence immediate boarding procedure this is not a drill. Security personnel are to begin stowaway drills, Operations to begin boarding checks at all entrances, All hands secure stations and prepare for the immediate departure of Starbase 237” =^=

• Commander Ryder Raauhl