MAIN CHARACTERS:

• JEFFERIES: (Adult, Male) A battle-worn starship captain in his mid-40s, resolute and commanding, haunted by an alien threat’s unseen power.

• BUCK: (Adult, Male) A rugged Marine in his 40s, loyal yet cautious, wrestling with a chilling order that conflicts with his instincts.

SYNOPSIS: In the tense confines of the USS Omega’s ready room, Captain Jefferies briefs Buck on a menacing alien stowaway, its telepathic grip having shattered a crewman’s mind. Their urgent exchange throbs with dread and duty, as Jefferies orders a lethal response while Buck grapples with the risk of provoking an unknown hive. Shadows of past encounters and a looming queen fuel their debate, leaving their ship’s fate teetering on a knife’s edge. This scene pulses with sci-fi suspense, offering actors a chance to explore the clash of authority and intuition against an otherworldly menace.

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