"Severny says it can be done," says Tsybenko, glancing up from the comms panel. "If we take down two men who guard the reactor and will not move. But we should get the crew off first, just in case."

Lua'al-rei nods. "The faster the better," he says, and he's still only got a little color to him. "That thing is calling to Dagon like a beacon. I'll signal the pilot to match your sub's speed- will the two of you be able to go and do it, do you think?"