As soon as Ratchet and Tess got back to their ship, they took off immediately. While they were flying out of Mascirette's atmosphere, inside of the Command Center, Crocus asked, "Do you really think that they will make it to the bridge?"

Roboceon answered, "Unknown. But they might as well find the Eckalade."

Crocus heard that and asked, "What is the Eckalade?"

Ecleceon answered, "Eckalade is a pistol-like weapon. It's a prototype created by the the Telicans. Smartest species in the universe. Unknown who actually built it, but the Telicans are a great species that helps up out."

Cobceon said, "It shoots out one bullet at a time. With 6 bullets in it. Of course, you'll need to reload it every 6 shots you fire out of it."

Roboceon said, "According to our knowledge, we are the last of our species. And we need to be protected at all times. Judge Matthews is a former King of the Telicans. Was one of the best. And because of him, all other Kings and Queens must help us survive as the last Mascoot settlement."

Crocus said, "But that is not answering my question about if they'll get to the bridge or not."

Roboceon looked at him and answered, "We don't know if they'll make it to the bridge. And if they do, what will they encounter on board. That's all up to them, not us. We can't do anything but wait and see. Everything inside the ship are down completely. So something bad must have happened to the ship."

Ecleceon said, "It seems that they made it out of Mascirette's atmosphere."

Cobceon said, "Strong bastards indeed."

Crocus asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Roboceon answered, "Normally, any ship that tries leaving the planet blows up or has a malfunction. That's just how our planet works for some reason. It's very dangerous."

Crocus said, "Meaning that I'm stuck here."

Roboceon answered, "Yes. But you make it sound so...evil."

Crocus said, "Well, the Vandelites aren't going to make their trip easy, I bet."

Roboceon said, "Yep. They don't especially take too kindly of their men being beaten by unknown people. It really pisses them off."

Ecleceon said, "Yep. And that's not good for business."

Roboceon looked at him and asked, "Do you doubt the abilities of Ratchet and Tess after what you witnessed through your scopes?"

Crocus answered, "I just don't trust them, that's all."

Cobceon said, "That's only because they are looking for Raelyn Cross. One of the best minds of the Lombax. And probably the craziest one at that. Jordan Rose is just strong and has a little bit of craziness in him. But Raelyn Cross on the other hand is off the bloody charts. Her mind is on par with the Telicans."

Crocus heard that and said, "You guys trust them."

Roboceon answered, "Yes. We do trust them. They will help us find out about what happened to the crew of the ship. Now, let's see, what will they do, I wonder?"

Everyone heard that and back in space, inside of the Ester Sector. Ratchet said, "Tell me about Raelyn Cross. The one we're looking for."

Tess sighed and said, "She's completely lost it. After building her first item, she started going crazy like all the other scientists. She left a Time Module on Veldin for some reason."

Ratchet said, "Well, it protected Omor City from Vaden Dionne."

Tess said, "Yep, you mentioned something like that, didn't you? Well, after she created the Time Module, she appeared on Veldin saying that one day a being from the far future will appear before us. And no one believed her. And probably still don't believe her. And yet, here you are. A being from the future. Everyone thought that she was crazy for that ideal. And when the Veldarians told others about that, they laughed and called her the Crazy Scientist. To be honest with you, no one is crazy enough to seek her. She travels around a lot. Meaning that we'll have a difficult time searching for her."

Ratchet said, "A Lombax that is smart and not all muscle for brains, huh? Sounds like someone important to the world."

Tess said, "Yes. Raelyn Cross is also a well-known combatant in the Rigtonoid Arena within the Veeru Galaxy. Meaning that she knows how to handle herself in a fight."

Ratchet said, "Smart and strong. Nice."

Tess said, "Yes, which is also quite scary if you think about it. An intelligent being known how to fight. That is what people fear."

Ratchet said, "People fear that? I probably think that I understand."

Tess said, "You don't understand a thing."

Ratchet said, "OK. You're right. I usually have a robot named Clank helping me out with all of this knowledge stuff. He's my brain."

Tess said, "I see. If you wish to have a robot help you in battle like this Clank fellow. I know some people that'll make one."

Ratchet heard that and said, "People know how to make robots."

Tess answered, "Yes actually. The Mascoots are robots created by the Telicans to protect the universe. Mostly just the Polaris Galaxy. But now that they are extinct with that one place on Mascirette being their last stronghold. The Mascoots could no longer protect Polaris Galaxy. The Vandelite Empire has made sure of that. They are from the Sybia Galaxy. It's a far away place that no one from Polaris dares to go."

Ratchet said, "So, they are scared of the Vandelite Empire."

Tess answered, "Yes. We are. They have wiped out species after species. Just like every Cragmite, they all go down to this one thing, darkness and madness. The Vandelite Empire has different species among their ranks. Some are; Vandelites, Freebles, Cragmites, Alisos, and Lombaxes."

Ratchet heard that and said, "Some Lombaxes are helping out the enemy."

Tess answered, "Yes. Unknown why they fight for them. But all we know is that they are evil and will stop at nothing to get what they want."

Ratchet heard that and said, "I see. Knowledge is great. Only if you knew what the person was talking about, of course."

Tess smiled and then an voice appeared saying, "Of course you'd say that."

Ratchet screeched and asked, "Who said that?"

Tess answered, "The AI of the ship."

Ratchet heard that and said, "Oh, sounds like an actual person."

The AI said, "Yes. I was based off of a Veldarian after all. My name is Sylvia. I was built to serve the Veldin Prime. Also, to help you, the pilot."

Ratchet said, "I see."

Tess said, "She'll be talking to us through our NavGear."

Ratchet heard that and Sylvia said, "Actually, I'd rather join you out there in the battlefield. Once you stop the ship, place me inside of your helmet."

Ratchet heard that and said, "There's a hole for that."

Sylvia answered, "Yes. It's in the back of your helmet. The Veldarian will put you in there. And with me inside of your helmet, I'll be able to talk to both of you without restriction."

Ratchet said, "I see."

Tess said, "I have a name."

Sylvia said, "Yes, I know. Tess Lundberg. And you are Ratchet. A man that is said to be from the future. Well, time to cut this chat short. Enemy vessels up ahead."

Tess grinned and said, "The Vandelite Empire. Let's do this."

Ratchet said, "Does this ship even have any weapons?"

Sylvia answered, "Yes. Plasma Cannons and Tesla Rockets."

Ratchet heard that and said, "Nice."