Hearing the warning from Strider set Marko into an almost auto pilot. Without waiting for further information or instructions he inserted the key into the ignition for the aerial engine switch and turned. The caused over head light to flash and an automated message to sound across the ship. 

[center][b]"Prepare for aerial flight"[/b][/center]

The engine crew on all decks rushed about to secure tools, hoses and other various items that would possibly cause damage to engine components, while others monitored system readings to report back to Marko.

"Systems are green and dust off will commence in 5... 4... 3... 2..." the ship began to move very slowly in an upward motion as water jets on the underside of the ship helped to lift it out of the water while the propellers provided the push off the surface. On the control board in front of Marko a green light came on once the ship was free from the surface. "We are in the air, and free for evasive maneuvers!" Marko called out gripping the bar attached to the controls. "God give us speed."