Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Spark of Hope

"March 30, 2319; 14:12: Captain's Log, subheading, Daily Status Report: Captain Carl Roche recording. It has been 36 hours since our last engagement that concluded with a massive quantum jump that put us over 21,000 light years behind enemy lines. Our engineering team reports that they will be able to get one of the three main engines up and running at 82% of normal giving us some mobility. With our sensors and incoming communications back online we have been able to watch and listen for any hostiles. Fortunately, we haven't seen a single clue of the enemy within this sector. I can only assume the bulk of their resources are dedicated to defending their borders from our fleet's final push. The one consolation to being so far beyond the front is the fact the war will most likely be long over before we make our way back." A buzz at the door of his quarters interrupted him. "Pause recording. Enter."