All Hands to combat stations! Jason Drake’s crew engages a surprisingly powerful foe, enduring heavy damage and tragic loss of life after unwittingly springing a cunning trap. From Open Channel by Daniel Betts: “Warrior! Full reverse!” Commander Kraken screams in terror. He is gripping the armrests of the Command Chair. The CIC is shaking, the walls are shimmering and glowing orange. Sparks are flashing from every console as holoscreens and holoterminals flicker and flash brightly. “XO, the e...