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More Power
By Nigel G. Mitchell
The starship’s bridge shuddered as Captain Roark yelled, “More power to the engines, Jetty! We’ve got to go faster!”
Jetty turned to face him. "You know, that's not how the engines work. They don't go faster because they have more power."
The ship shuddered as Roark yelled, “I said, more power! Divert all power to the cannons!”
“Again, captain, more power won’t make them hit harder. I’m trying to explain—“
Roark slammed his fist on his chair’s arm. “Jetty, don’t argue with me! I said, more power!”
Jetty shrugged. “Aye, captain.”
He pushed a button.
The starship's engines exploded.
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