Chapter XXIII - Scuttlebutt
"Activate C.Y.R.IL." Said Capt. Amah Lei.
"Booting CYRIL (Concept, Yammering, Rationale, Imbuing, Logic), checking parameters." Said 2nd Officer Falco.
"De-activate, Vorpal Energy Tether." Said Capt. Amah Lei
"Vorpal Energy Tether, de-activated." Said 1st Officer Arco.
"Quartermaster, take the wheel." Said Capt. Amah Lei.
"Manual steering engaged." Said Trevor Luz (Quartermaster)
"Stabilize, rudder counter-thrusters, to maintain position." Said Capt. Amah Lei.
"Aye Captain, steady as she goes, Suh!" Said Trevor.
"CYRIL: Interactive A.I. system, commencing multi-functionality checks:
Internal Security Systems checks, carried out: No malware virus detected.
Weapons, Navigation, Propulsion, and Steering systems, at optimal working range. Shields at 85 percent, Fire-Control systems, fully operational." Said CYRIL.
On board personnels, were fully vetted, according to the meticulous standards, of H.R.'s verification process.