Chapter 15.2

“Fifteen minutes everyone,” Tom announced. “Whatever the decision, up or down, we need to be strapped in and ready to fire thrusters in fifteen minutes. That’s One Five minutes, people! Make certain all of the hatches on each deck are secured, police your immediate area and nail down anything on this deck that even thinks it’s loose.” “Up or down?” …

Chapter 15.1

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 (Scottday, Aries 29, 0031) The crew was wandering about the control deck in their flight-suits, waiting for word from home that Mike is safe and they can proceed with the landing site. Or, if that message doesn’t arrive before they hear from Mission Support, the crew will need to come up with an excuse for not …