On board the new Colofomosian destroyer Permanent Vengeance, 2 miles off the coast
"Direct hit, captain."
"Good, now target the coalition fleet."
"The system can't get a lock, sir, it seems like someone has deployed chaff and flares."


On board the HCMS Foreshadowing
"Sir, Sedunnic submarine in the area."
"Ok, feed it up to the main screen, and prepare the hailing frequency."
A light began to flash on the screen.
"Oh goodness, the briefcase is activating. How good is the Taligent's electromagnetic shielding?"



On board the HCMH Taligent (hovercraft)
"Ma'am, orders from Cicero. We're to meet with the coalition fleet to sort this all out, and find out who fired on the WCTAAN."
"Set course for the liberty, and hoist the kilo flag."
"Aye-aye, captain."

On board the RCAS We-Couldn't-Think-Of-An-Awesome-Name
Water began to rush into the cabin.
"Computer, seal the door, and activate emergency air."
"Captain, divers approaching."
"Get the signal lamp, and explain that we are friendly."

One mile outside of Floodport
"What's that you've got there?", said Boa Periwinkle.
"It's the disarm key for the briefcase.", replied Swordfish Minnesota.
"Won't they need that? Given that there's a powerful EMP generator in there..."
"Eh, what do I know? The separatists don't have it anymore, at least."