Episode 38: They hold funeral rites for all those who died during the battle, along with the Athla’naa who died in their failed cryostasis pods. — When Jevan woke on the morning after the attack, he found Ardyn sitting at the foot of the bed, staring listlessly. “Hey, how long have you been sitting there?” All Ardyn did was shake his head and shrug. Jevan scooted down to sit behind him, wrapping his friend in an…

Episode 37: Ardyn struggles to deal with the aftermath of the battle, while Jevan does his best to comfort his friend. — The rest of the group walked back to where Druyndar had made his last stand. Aerys and the medical techs were already moving through the wounded and stunned. They stabilized the more heavily wounded and sent them below to the medical bay to be treated before moving on to treat…

Episode 36: After an intense fight against Druyndar and his forces, the group checks on the mysterious flying craft that landed during the battle. — As they walked toward the aircraft, Jevan took the time to study it. It was unlike anything he’d ever seen before. The craft was small, with only room for two. It had two sets of wings, parallel to each other. One crossed perpendicular over the top of the craft, and…

Episode 35: While Takyra tries to reason with the attacking horde of Aria’asharra, surprise visitors disrupt the proceedings. — Takyra stepped forward. “My name is Takyra. You do not know me, but I am the Chief Technician of the Rahn’naa. That is the name of the ship that carried our people across the stars. Your ancestors betrayed our people twelve hundred years ago and left us to slumber between…

Episode 34: Druyndar returns with a large group of Aria’asharra, who threaten to attack the Rahn’naa with nothing but spears and arrows — Ten days later, they had revived over half of the Athla’naa in cryostasis, and they now had to rotate the use of the dining hall. While everyone had a food replicator in their quarters, many enjoyed the camaraderie of eating with friends. When Jevan and Ardyn traveled through the now…

Episode 33: After worrying about their future, Jevan and Ardyn are given an important task by Takyra. — Those who had already been revived aboard the Rahn’naa were abuzz with excitement. The news that their homeworld was still thriving after all these centuries lifted many of their spirits, despite the circumstances they found themselves in. At first, it took time for them to adjust to the news of…

Episode 32: The subspace message that Takyra sent to Aria’naa receives a reply. What it doesn’t say speaks volumes. — They all looked at Takyra. “Well, that’s a surprise. Please, everyone, join me.” As they followed Takyra toward the control center, Aelrynd eagerly kept pace with her. “What’s this message?” “It must be the message I was telling you about,” Takyra replied excitedly. “The one I sent to Aria’naa.”

Episode 31: Despite failing to convince Druyndar of the truth, the other elders come to an accord with Takyra. — Takyra led them all to the dining hall, while Aerys returned to the main control room. “Now that everyone is in accord, let’s share a meal,” she suggested. “I think our guests can all learn something while I get Amyra up to date.” Once they were all situated, Takyra explained…

Episode 30: Takyra shows the elders undeniable proof how her people have remained alive in cryostasis since the Rahn’naa crashed. — The next morning, Ardyn sat on the couch, nursing a cup of tea and fiddling with the key. It still glowed whenever he touched it, and with a small programming change, it now glowed for Jevan as well. I can’t believe how amazed I was by this. After everything we’ve…