Captain Ilsa and her select team stepped aboard the ship, officially designated as the EXF-1178 Quantum Shadow. The name, though accurate in describing the ship's capabilities, felt too impersonal, too cold for the task that lay ahead of them.
Gathering her team in the compact but efficient cockpit, Captain Ilsa addressed the group. "This vessel is a marvel of engineering, a testament to the ingenuity of the Celestial Platoon. But 'EXF-1178' doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, does it?"
Murmurs of agreement filled the space, the crew sharing amused glances.
"We're about to embark on a mission that will test us to our limits. This ship will be our home, our guardian, and if fortune favors us, our savior. It deserves a name that inspires, that carries the weight of our hope and determination," Captain Ilsa continued, her gaze sweeping across the faces of her team, each member braced for the unknown