Shana reclined in her captain's chair, the soft hum of the spacecraft's systems surrounding her like a familiar lullaby. She had spent years in this cockpit, navigating the stars, yet tonight felt different. The green glow of the control panels cast an eerie light, reflecting off her vibrant hair as she monitored the data streams. The vast expanse of space stretched beyond the viewport, but her attention was fixed on a series of encrypted messages she had intercepted. They pointed to an…
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