"Bomb, bomb, bomb!" The sensor tech's voice jumped two octaves. Jammer nodded, and the helm set a course directly away from the coming detonation. The Drake heeled over on its side and accelerated.
"Sir, Captain Sar has assumed command of the fleet! The Admiral is dead, and Victory has been destroyed!" Commo's eyes were wide.
Suddenly the deck pitched to port and the lights went out. The gunner shouted "we've been hit!" at the same instant the helm screamed "collision! collision!" Red and yellow emergency indicators lit the dark bridge.