[b]"I'm detatchin' the launch carrier clamps now.[/b] A soft thud could be heard reverberating through the hull plating. [b]We're free of that god awful antiquated rocket now. It should make a nice big splash down below. Once we're clear I can start powering up the reactor."[/b] Just moments later they were clear of the launch carrier which now slowly descended back down to Earth. [b]Awrite, switching from internal batteries to primary power bus...[/b] A few of the running lights around the ship flickered as power fluctuated for a moment. [b]"...Secondary bus is active...Coolant pumps one and two nominal...Core temperature nominal...Fuel tanks one and two are good to go...I'm bringing up external communications now so we should be able to get in touch with mission control. I'll get our main systems online while you're at it."[/b]