Pod Whisperer

Hel, Sarge and Cleopatra go to the surface to attempt a peace mission with the Bailies. Three Bailies approach them, but the team does not activate its shields. Hel produces a holographic image of the Bailey energy pod they recovered and the Bailies strongly react. Cleopatra begins to hear a strange buzz that is undetectable to Hel and Sarge. She then hears a synthesized voice that urges them to return the pod. Suddenly, the Bailies arm themselves and attack the team. They activate their shields and Sarge and Cleopatra make it back to the underground entrance. Hel becomes trapped and takes a hit. She urges her team members to go on. Voice remains in contact with Hel and tells her that another shaft entrance is two kilometers away and that she only has ten minutes until total shield failure. Sarge and Cleopatra return to the lab and they begin to track Hel's movements. They realize Hel doesn't have much time and Mauser opens a secret door in the lab, revealing a high-tech flying machine