The Orbital Vault
Author: Mganus Abi
last update2026-08-25 05:08:14

A blinding flash of white light hit my eyes as the cargo platform smashed through the top airlock and rushed straight into the upper orbital station.

The heavy metal lift slammed to a sudden halt, throwing Evelyn and me hard against the front control rail. I caught my balance immediately, shaking my head to clear the dizziness while the air around us turned thin, cold, and metallic.

 

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