Ep. 15: Pew-pew-pew!

The Outcaster crew continues their journey toward the nearest Federation relay station along Amara’s newly charted route. What should be a quiet stretch through deep space quickly turns into a test of coordination, instincts, and nerves.

Directed by Ro Glenn 

Written and Produced by Laurel Steele 

Editing & Sound Design by Alex Godina 

Assistant Sound Design by Max G 

Episode Art by Andrés Aranda

Original Design for Outcaster Ship by Alex Durazo

Graphic Design by Yesica Mendoza 

Sound Editing by Montse Márquez

Sound Mixing by Alin Brindis 

Science-Fiction Consultancy by Javier Calatayud

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Transcript

SPEAKER_03 0:04

Outcaster radio.

SPEAKER_01 0:11

Good morning, Outcasters. This is Captain Tanaka. It's March 12th. 2143. And we're tuning in from the heart of Amara's innovative route. Star Whisper Alley. Our journey to the nearest Federation relay station is well underway. It's worth noting that in this case, NEAR is a relative term. If we relied on existing charts, it'd take us a month minimum to reach our destination. But thanks to Amara's pathway, we're shaving at least two weeks from the journey. And avoiding a pirate-infested patch of space. Thanks, Shoni, for the heads up. We're currently navigating the slowest section of the chart. An untrodden asteroid cluster. I've selected a playlist to keep us company. As we enjoy the scenery and keep our shoulders tucked in.

SPEAKER_00 1:36

Impact detected. Meteorite breach confirmed. Initiating emergency protocols.

SPEAKER_01 1:55

All crew, activate your ship's drones. Yes, it is activated. Fighters. Fall into battle posts. Prioritize class C bricks. Leave anything smaller to the outcaster shields.

SPEAKER_04 2:07

Dusty online. All drones activated.

SPEAKER_00 2:10

317K online. Uh, where do you need me?

SPEAKER_01 2:14

Chapinator and fighter drones are ready to do six. Bombers. Marks assigned. Fire at will. Let's keep the outcaster moving.

SPEAKER_02 2:24

Dynasty online. Grandma's warming up our cannons. Drones online in 10 seconds.

SPEAKER_01 2:31

They're warm, all right. We're locked and ready.

SPEAKER_02 2:34

Let's do this.

SPEAKER_00 2:37

Incoming meteorites detected. Impact registered. Initiating containment. Aft hold has taken damage.

SPEAKER_01 2:51

Minor impacts on the outcaster. Rerouting shields.

SPEAKER_00 2:57

She's taken a few dings, Captain, but nothing critical.

SPEAKER_01 3:04

Stay sharp, crew. Scattered patch coming fast at both upper and lower Donzo. Copy Kongpa. Joe and Chapman to port. Silk cover split line. Got it. Weapons hot. On it. First volleys already in the chamber. Good. Stay coordinated. Cat. Circle the outcaster.

SPEAKER_00 3:32

Copy down initiating diagnostics. Ceiling affected in the city.

unknown 3:38

Engaging.

SPEAKER_03 3:42

Next target is heading your way, Jap.

SPEAKER_04 3:45

Die. You overrated rocks.

unknown 3:48

Pew, pew, pew, pew-piew pew.

SPEAKER_04 3:53

Beautiful work, Chapman.

SPEAKER_01 3:56

Good hit, Joey. Let's mark that cluster at 10 o'clock lower voodoo.

SPEAKER_03 4:01

Locked and loaded, Grandma. On your mark.

SPEAKER_00 4:04

Set. Class C headed straight for the outcaster's belly. I I can't line up my shot.

SPEAKER_02 4:12

Silk. Adjust two degrees starboard and keep your throttle steady. Chapman, cover her flank. I've got you, Silkster.

SPEAKER_04 4:21

Not of debris at 12 o'clock. Let's split the marks.

SPEAKER_01 4:26

Copy that. I've got the right flank. Stay sharp, crew. We're almost through.

SPEAKER_00 4:35

Mark 345 is ours.

SPEAKER_04 4:45

Boom. Did you see that silky? Yeah, chap. I saw it. Thanks. What fun. 317K. You're falling out of pocket. Stay with us now. Thanks, Samara. I mean, copy con pa.

SPEAKER_01 5:04

Stop looking at your marked snap points.

SPEAKER_04 5:06

Trust your instincts.

SPEAKER_02 5:08

Grandma, I'm targeting the next big cluster at two o'clock.

SPEAKER_01 5:13

Already locked. Let's clear it.

unknown 5:20

Boom!

SPEAKER_03 5:21

That's 15 fewer headaches.

SPEAKER_01 5:23

What's that old saying? The family that destroys together stays together.

SPEAKER_00 5:28

Warning. Meteor approaching. Estimated impact in under 30 seconds.

SPEAKER_04 5:34

Big one coming straight for the outcaster. 317K report coordinates. Captain. Damage to the portside hull. Asteroid graze to the outcaster. Ada attaching to outcaster hull.

SPEAKER_02 5:54

Starting repairs.

SPEAKER_01 5:56

Fighters, tighten up your sweep pattern.

SPEAKER_04 6:00

I I thought I was.

SPEAKER_01 6:03

Crew, there's no space for regrets now.

SPEAKER_04 6:06

Cho, heads up! Debris coming your way! Get peeled off the outcaster! Spotted. Looks like hull plating. Should we be worried?

SPEAKER_02 6:15

It's not great. I'll patch it from here. But another hit could spell trouble for the life support housing.

SPEAKER_04 6:22

I'll clear incoming threats. We're kind of attached to breathing over here.

SPEAKER_02 6:27

Joe, I didn't know you could be funny. Relax, Ada's got it. Just keep the big stuff off me, all right?

SPEAKER_01 6:35

Copy that. Brace yourselves, crew. There's no clearing this cluster head on. I'm splitting the gap.

SPEAKER_04 6:53

Watch out, everyone. Tanaka's flipping the outcaster. Dead center between those rocks.

SPEAKER_00 7:02

Warning. Diverting maximum power to thrusters.

SPEAKER_01 7:07

No way. Battle carriers can call box for a one? Well, they can now.

SPEAKER_00 7:14

Current thruster output at 97.

SPEAKER_01 7:17

Every density is spinning out of the head. Another 30 seconds if we should clear the force of it. We'll keep it tight. Last thing we need is a surprise rock. Punching a hole in the outcast.

SPEAKER_00 7:30

Engine nearing maximum capacity. Engine output stabilized. Current thrust at 72%. Power distribution returning to normal levels.

SPEAKER_01 8:00

All units report in.

SPEAKER_04 8:09

That was delightful.

SPEAKER_01 8:13

A few dozen drones got lost in the fray.

SPEAKER_03 8:18

The dynasty is holding strong. No issues here.