Ancient Dalek Spaceport

(Kowalski's POV)

We travel across the second level of the city before reaching the Dalek Space Port at the southern end of the city. Dalek ships and craft from different eras sat moth balled in the vast hanger. They were all run-down and damaged beyond repair save one. It was by the open hanger doors with it's entrance ramp still open. The Daleks pursuing us probably left it there and completely unguarded.

"All aboard," I said.

We entered the ship and walked towards the control room. We found a single Strategist plugged into the battle computer too focused on the holo-screen to notice us. I raised The Dalek-slayer and blasted the Dalek destroying it and the computer it was hooked too. Don't need it alert the other Daleks when it finally signs off. The Daleks sitting at the ships controls were dispatched in the same manner.

"Private! Rico! Get us in the air! Eva! Hit the entrance ramp controls then take over the weapon system controls!"

Several buttons, touch controls, dials, and switches was activated. The doors of the Dalek saucer close and the ship takes off right as the last of the Daleks pursuing us entered. Their fired in the ship's direction but we were already out of their weapon's range. The Daleks moved out through the hanger doors and moved towards a larger Dalek ship waiting outside. We returned to do a quick flyby and blasted the Dalek ship as soon as the Daleks boarded it. We then sped up into the atmosphere.

We all sat back despite the lack of any chairs as we broke free of the planet's atmosphere. The Dalek fleet guarding the Planet paid us no mind as we approached the jump point. The Daleks made no move to stop us as we jumped back to Earth. We appeared in high Earth orbit on approached the planet.

"We're home free," I said as the sight of The Blue Planet filled me with relief.

"This can't be that easy," Private said, "Like they would just let us..."

"Dalek shuttle 4567," A Dalek voice filled the control.

The View Screen showed a massive Dalek Command Ship in Earth's Orbit. Other Daleks ships including the Death Ship hung in geostationary orbit above the North American Continent.

"Input security code!" The Dalek voice demanded.

"Oops," I said.

"Input security code!"

"Obey! What is the security code? Dalek Shuttle 4567 respond!"

"Uh..." I said.

"Don't look at me," our owl friend said.

"Explain this lack of response. Explain! Explain or be exterminated!"

I cough and doing my best Dalek voice spoke into the comms, "We are experiencing an error in our transmission systems."

"Please stand bye. We will send a technician to examine your systems," the Daleks replied before signing off.

"Double oops," I said.

"Nice going Kowalski," Private said as Rico cocked The Dalek-slayer.

There was a whoosh from the airlock as a Dalek entered. It entered the control room, "Please explain your issue..."

It stopped when it saw us, "You are not the pilots! You are intruders! You will be Exterminated!"

Rico fired off The Dalek-slayer destroying the Dalek Tech.

"Technician Report! Technician Report! Report on status of Dalek Shuttle 4567!"

I went up to the comms, "All issues resolved. Security code verified. Shuttle is clear to proceed to Earth! I will remain on board to ensure that there are no other issues!"

"Dalek Shuttle 4567 you may proceed to Earth."

"Daleks reign supreme! Long Live the Daleks!" I added.

"The Earth will be crushed under the might of the Daleks!" The Daleks replied before signing off.

"We have a small window before they realize our trick," I said, "let's move..."

We entered Earth's atmosphere and slipped right under the Dalek's watchful gaze. Unfortunately the Daleks didn't buy the trick for a second. In the Command Deck of the Command ship the Daleks at the communication controls turned to their commanders.

"The Penguins have taken the bait," The Dalek replied.

"Fire!" The Dalek Commander screamed.

"I obey!" the Dalek replied as it activated a control.

We didn't see the missiles until it was too late.

"Brace for impact!" I screamed as the ship exploded and was sent falling towards the ground.

The Ship crashed in the same spot the fake crashed ship was earlier. A hatch opens on the top of the downed ship as P.A.A.T and IPSA agents swarmed the ship. Everyone lowered their weapons when Eva, Private, Rico, and I exited.

"You're back," Nigel said, "where have you been."

"Skaro," I replied and Nigel nodded in understanding.

"And Skipper and the rest of The North Wind?" Agent 102 asked.

"They didn't make it," I said.

"We're mourn them later..." Nigel said before handing us gun, "We took the liberty of grabbing the rest of your Dalek-busters."

"Thank you," I said as I strapped one to my back and handed the other two to Rico and Private, "their deaths won't be in vain. Now let's get these Daleks off our planet!"

"There is a weapon buried under the GPC to be deployed when the base is completed wiped off the map by a overwhelming enemy..." Nigel said, "That could knock The Dalek Command Ship out of the sky. But..."

"We need to clear out all The Daleks on top of the exposed foundations," Nigel added, "and they parked a large ship on top of the doors that needs to open to fire the weapon!"

"So we need to get rid of that ship and destroy all The Daleks," I said, "so we can blast them out of the Sky!"

"Yes," Nigel said.

"Then let's go," I said.

"Yes sir," Nigel said.

(end of chapter seventeen)