Koenig was asleep when the small beam of light penetrated the door to his quarters and touched down on his forehead. The beam intensified and he stirred in pain. The female voice was melodious but without inflection.
"Your subconscious will is not strong enough to resist us; you will commence Operation Exodus and evacuate all the carbon-based life forms of Alpha to the fourth planet of our system, immediately. Any delay will result in your experiencing excruciating pain."
Koenig held his head with his hands as he tossed on the mattress, the pain growing exponentially as he fought the voice in his mind.
"Our planet can sustain carbon-based life forms, you will explain this to your people. You will tell them that Bintoss is the paradise your people have been searching for... You have no choice, Commander. Submit, or die a most painful and slow death."
His voice was a bare whisper of agony, "No.... oh God, please make it stop....."
He screamed in agony before finally submitting to the pull of unconsciousness, and passing out on the bed.