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“Samuels”

“Lieutenant Saeddon?’”

“End of the world Apocalypse Call it what you will”

“What’s causing it?”

“Caused, you mean”

“You mean it’s over?”

“Sort of They stopped the cause but the effects… those’ll be around for who-kno-long”

“What caused it?” Jackie asks, an eyebrow raised

“That… is a long story The Admiral will be able to fill you in et sos”

“Global outlook?” Commander Palmer asks

“We’ve got almost zero eyes anywhere in the world Coo, but even those are rudis look like across the world, even as late as a few days ago, would be exceedingly helpful strategically”

“Of course” Co we can do to help”

Lieutenant Sa and motions at the astronauts “Excellent If you’ll step inside, the Admiral would like to speak with you” The three move toward the door, but Lieutenant Samuels puts out his hand to shake each of theirs in turn before they can go inside “And welcome back All of you”