then outpostst an hour later. sweeping the area of outpost 2. sensor r rding indefinite. double-checking outpost 3. i read dust and debris. both earth outposts gone open a channel to our nearest command base. quarter-hour reports on our position and status. yes, sir. call battle stations, mr. sulu. battle stations. all hands to battle stations. battle stations. knowledge. all decks acknowledge, sir. alalstations show green. energize main phasers, mr. stiles. all weapons to full power. all weapons to full power. phaser control room. energize. acknowledge. phaser control acknowledging. all weaponon energizing to full. battle or phaser weapons notwithstanding. well, meanwhile, temporarily at least, i am still your superior officer. so get with it, mister. helm weapons show ready. starboard and midship weapons show ready. acknowledged. all weapons batteries ready. outpost 4 now 5 minutes away, sir. and it's showing on my sensors, captain. at least it's still there. sir, regaining contact with outpostst. switching to speakers. do you read me, enterprise? this is commander hans