"Vanguard Ship is beginning to crack," the scanner officer reported.
"Stay the course," the captain ordered.
"Roger."
Suddenly, a burst of light erupted from the surface of the planet.
"Detecting a large explosion," the sensor officer warned.
"The scout ship!" the scanner officer exclaimed.
"Ghost-13, status report," the captain demanded.
"Taking heavy fire!" the pilot reported, his voice strained.
"Zerg Fighters are converging on their location," the sensor officer warned.
"Frigate 13, support the scout ship," the captain commanded.
"Frigate 13, en route," the frigate captain responded.
As the frigate began to change course, the scout ship was caught in a vicious crossfire. It had no hope of escaping, and the only thing it could do was try to shield itself.
"We can't last much longer," the pilot warned.
"Ghost-13, eject your payload and return to the fleet," the captain ordered.
"Roger. Ejecting payload."
"Frigate 13, pick up the scout ship," the captain commanded.
