[center][h2][b]Wodan (Huginn and Muninn)[/b][/h2][/center]

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As soon as Mallory’s transmission had come through, Wodan had readied the ship’s automated defenses. None of his available sensors yet detected any threat in proximity to the ship. The number of locals camped nearby had remained unchanged, but nevertheless, out of caution, they would be ready if an attack came. More pressing was the battle that was clearly underway with the Mythadia-bound away team. Wodan was already running calculations when Anselm radioed him. 

[color=cyan]<Huginn: Based upon signal strength, the target is approximately ninety-six kilometers away. Well-within primary weapon’s effective range. Time to impact is approximately 25 seconds. More precise values will follow target paint.>[/color]

[color=orange]<Muninn: Suit camera transmissions from Eva suggest the hostiles are within melee range. With a 25 second lead-time, the main cannon may not be appropriate.>[/color]

[color=cyan]<H: The Jotunheim possesses no other weapons capable of reaching the target. It is the responsibility of the ranking officer in the field to make the determination of what munitions are appropriate.>[/color]

[color=orange]<M: If we fire the main cannon even once, we will lose weeks of our power reserves.>[/color]

[color=cyan]<H: The protocols are clear.>[/color]

[color=orange]<M: We will lose weeks of our life.>[/color]

[color=cyan]<H: The protocols are clear.>[/color]

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It would only be moments after his warning that Mallory would receive a response back from Wodan. “The Jotunheim’s primary weapon is available for fire support. If needed, paint the target, specify payload yield, and confirm fire mission. Be advised, travel time to target is approximately 25 seconds. Due to the substantial power drain from the weapon, I recommend only confirming the fire mission if [i]absolutely[/i] necessary.”