"Jettison the extra." The captain's pronouncement froze his crew. "Now," he added to jump start them breathing again. It was a testament to their training and their belief in their captain that all three of the crew were jolted back to work. Ben prepped the magnetic release, and Jo went to double seal the airlocks in reverse from the rear of the main ship.
Although Gia continued rerouting critical systems in preparation for release, she was in doubt, and not afraid to question Captain Halloran. "Captain, there could be another way. What if we..."
"I have thought about it plenty, Gia. This is our last chance. Ben?"
"Mags ready, sir."
Jo skidded back onto the bridge. "Airlocks sealed." Gia swiveled her seat to look at Jo; to see how she felt. Jo wasn't looking back, but her lips were tight and she seemed pale as she sat back in front of her console.
"Jo..." Gia began, only to be cut off again by the Captain. "Gia, prepare the thrusters." Captain Halloran dropped into his chair and buckled in; everyone followed suit. "Ben." The Captain ran his hand over his face. "Release the maglocks."
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