The trials they face

Time cannot erase

They never leave their sullen base

In hopes that they should remain safe

From the dangers that threaten their very existence

In a nightmarish reality they remain strong

But stay a good distance

From the thriving throng

Of aliens and creatures unknown

And things that no one had shown to them

All the horrors that took many a life

And stabbed many a heart with a sharp knife

"Why are we here?" someone asks, but they cannot see

That Koenig sighs behind an unreadable mask

He too wishes he could be home

With friends and family

How far have they flown?

God only knows

Forever are they stuck

On their "temporary" home

Their beloved moon in tow

Victor is smart and wise

Helena is strong and kind

Koenig is commanding and brave

Sandra is shy and naïve

Carter is loyal and fearless

Paul is intent and all ears

Tony is serious and funny

Maya, well I guess she's his honey

Reilly is all bark, no bite

Shermeen is willing and might

All the rest?

Time will put them to the test

But for now, they're lost

But someday soon

At possibly a cost

They will get off their beloved moon.