Throh [4]

Every second was excruciatingly slow.

The thrusters and engines turned on.

The internal operating systems revved to lights, and all the lights and facilities on the inside of the starship became functional.

Countless systems whirred to life one by one. The endlessly long starship was slowly lit in an array of colors, a deep growl emitting from its engines.

And finally, when all other systems were functioning properly…

The weapons systems activated.

Thousands upon thousands of weapons spanning countless kilometers of the area came to life. Diagnostics were run immediately after, showcasing the perfect condition that the weapons were in.

Thaddeus Church manned the ship's helm not as a young master who wanted to prove himself, but as a trained soldier carrying out orders.

The starship came to life.

There was only one final step left before launch, but it was optional.