Amid a frenzied crowd, Tip-Alik, flanked by many of his supporters, stands proudly and powerfully while saying, “I call on those who support me to rise up and act. This ends now!” Lieutenants standing on either side of him press yellow buttons attached to their shoulder units, while others in the immediate vicinity quickly brandish weapons. The command to attack is sent to Tip-Alik’s followers across both Territalus and Earth.

A chaotic brawl quickly ensues in the SCT main meeting hall. Metal clangs against metal and parts fly through the air. It is as though Doug and Angela are watching the most violent car crash ever experienced. Through the punches, kicks and laser blasts, Angela notices Tip-Alik exit by the far wall, “He went out there! He must be headed to the lab. I bet he plans to send the a...

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