"35 seconds, damn!" he stood all appearance of casualness gone and in it's place was now a very stern looking and imposing form with a straight back and determined gaze.  "I will get on that just don't forget my reward when this is over." He motioned for Siara to end the link and turned to Zir.<br/><br/>"Prepare it immediately.  Get the ship ready to launch immediately and go to red alert!"  He ordered and everyone rushed into action, the ship quickly ready to lift off.  "We won't make it in time!"<br/><br/>Just after he said that and the ship had just started to lift off they all felt the impact of the first shot.  Since the ship had lifted off they mostly just felt a strong vibration briefly.  "Get us out and closer to the enemy ships I want a visual on the weapon that attacked the base.  Try to keep us out of site for now though if possible."<br/><br/>He turned again to Zir, "How long before we can fire?"