Chapter One/Distress

(Space, Earth orbit)

The Helena is in orbit around Earth after receiving the distress call from Captain Tyson and Lieutenant Watson's Runabout.

(Helena, Briefing Room)

This is---badlyunknown-emerglanding--help says the distored voice of Captain Jason Tyson as the senior Staff and his Brother are listening to it.

That was over an hour ago says Commander Core as she looks at the staff.