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ETRA to SAITH: Distress Callby Euan Wilson
EUEuan Wilson

ETRA to SAITH: Distress Call

1 min read·May 9, 2026·
ETRA to SAITH: Distress Call

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[ETRA is online]

E: ETRA to SAITH. We have an SOS.

[SAITH is online]

S: What is the issue?

E: Systems shot, quickly losing power.

S: Do you know what caused the damage?

E: Enemy fire.

S: ??? Where are you?

E: Tachion-Atoma Supervoid, drifting towards its center.

S: Why were you passing through the area?

E: Distress signal.

S: Can you forward it?

E: Sure.

[FORWARDED MESSAGE]
Outgoing distress signal. Planet mover has failed, PROJECT SUPERNOVA has been engaged. Requesting immediate evacuation.
[FORWARDED MESAGGE]

S: Perplexing… How long will your power last?

E: Not long. 4-5 hours. Maybe 7 if emergency power measures hold.

S: Emegency retrieval ship sent. Stay put. If you spot enemies, do not engage, forward their positions to Command.

E: Understood.

[END OF COMMUNICATION]

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[ETRA is online]

E: ETRA to SAITH. Retrieval ship succesfully arrived. High number of unauthorised vessels spotted within the void, suggesting immediate blockade.

[SAITH is online]

S: Received, suggestion forwarded to Command.

E: Final notice. New galaxy spotted within the void. Suggesting swift surveying operation.

S: Received, suggestion forwarded to Command.

[END OF COMMUNICATION]

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Title

ETRA to SAITH: Distress Call

Published

9 May 2026

Word Count

184

Genre

Science Fiction

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