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In the far distance, a line of yellow-green lights ca the seafloor To sohway

“Five degrees to port,” Janko said “Reduce speed to three knots”

As Devlin watched, the crewuidance locked Auto-docking sequence initiated”

The ship continued toward the dihts

“In position,” the crewman said

“Open outer doors”

A few ht appeared in what looked like a wall of rock Before Devlin’s eyes, the crack widened as huge doors slid open, revealing a narrow portal in the sloped side of the island’s subed foundation

Using bow and stern thrusters, the Voyager countered the current and antic, naturally formed cave

“All stop,” the helmsman said

“Cave doors closing,” the other crewman reported

“Surface the Voyager,” Janko ordered

The sound of high-pressure air forcing water from the ship’s tanks became audible It reached a crescendo just as the four-hundred-foot vessel broke the surface

Devlin watched in awe as the water drained away from the cahting cahtly larger than the Pacific Voyager itself

A slight bump was felt

“Docking ramp is in position,” the crewman said