Three months passed in the blink of an eye.
The ambient temperature inside the ship's outer sectors gradually decreased, finally dropping to a few hundred degrees Celsius. While still scorching, this was within the operational range of specialized equipment, meaning humanity could finally begin to proactively explore the damage outside the safe zone.
A large group of Federation officials and scientists gathered around the main monitors in the security center.
The crew was desperate to see the state of the ship. Engineering had deployed several reconnaissance drones forged from pure tungsten past the primary barricades. Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 3,000 degrees Celsius, these drones were perfect for scouting the hazardous zones.
Jason's eyes widened as he stared intently at the screen. For the first time in months, humanity saw the devastation outside their bunkers.
