One night you are awakened from a deep sleep by a low humming noise. Before you can move you are engulfed in a ball of pale, blue light and lose consciousness.
You dream you are floating in the lake near Eamon Hall. You hear a soft voice droning in your ear in some strange language. The words gradually become recognizable and you slowly open your eyes. However the floating sensation persists. You are strapped loosely into an acceleration hammock which is swaying gently. A young Terran marine drifts up to you and salutes smartly (a difficult feat in zero-g). He informs you that the captain, Lt. Commander Antare, requests your presence immediately...