Dreadnaught
Chapter 11 DREADNAUGHT In the vast expanse of space, the colossal Dreadnought cruised silently, dwarfing the neighboring planet Mars with its sheer magnitude. From afar, Earth appeared as a mere azure dot against the blazing backdrop of the sun. The interior of the Dreadnought pulsated with the hum of advanced machinery, devoid of any semblance of comfort or humanity. Cold metal walls enclosed a chamber dominated by a sprawling computer screen, its luminous display a testament to the alien intellect that governed the vessel. Jack and Huang, two lone figures in the cavernous reactor room, gazed upon the towering cylindrical columns that loomed ominously. Beneath their feet, a transparent floor revealed a mysterious luminescence, casting an eerie glow upon the chamber. Huang’s sharp eyes caught the first sign of trouble—a trickle of blood seeping from Jack’s nose. "Jack, are you alright? Blood is pouring out of your nose," Huang’s voice cut through the sterile air. Jack, his ...