(Meanwhile, in the outer reaches of this planetary system, a System Entry Warning beacon manages to get off a signal before it is destroyed by the unexpected intruder...)<br/><br/>(And up in the cockpit, the pilot hurries through her checklist and dismisses a small warning pop-up without reading it carefully.  Making a hasty launch safely leaves her with more important things to fuss over than the ship's firewall turning itself off.)<br/><br/>The meek little clerk stops by to help anyone who needs it with securing themselves and their gear.<br/><br/>"Do not be alarmed by any sudden movements.  We may not have received the usual clearances to depart and sometimes the Navy can be a little..."<br/><br/>The base alarms suddenly go off!  Klaxons, flashing red lights, the works.  The Siamese's ears flatten against her skull and she slumps despondently.<br/><br/>"...unreasonable."<br/><br/>A voice squawks from the PA system.<br/><br/><em>"Are the companions secured yet, Four?"</em><br/><br/>"Yes, Two.  I was just finishing..."<br/><br/><em>"Well, get your cute little ass up here and strap in!  We have a situation."</em>