RE: Chapter One: Deep Space Music
"I'm detecting a large mass visible on electromagnetic scanners," said Jake quietly into the mic, not wanting to panic anyone. "Can't see it on visuals, but it seems to be upwards of 170,000 tons. Can't get a lock on it. Are you getting this too, sir?"
He continued to fly, being buffeted briefly by another wave of force. He warmed up the shuttle's lasers...just in case. He muttered a curse as he swerved wildly on the crest of another shockwave, kicking the maneuvering thrusters up a notch to regain control for the time being.
While waiting for a reply, he relayed the requested message to the Captain.
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