"WE could probably start by getting better intel on the planets that we visit," Kaya said. "Not that I think that'll always work, but there's something to be said about making sure we're prepared to observe other people's customs, as well as knowing what to stay away from. With something like this, the Ohm would just need to start introducing something chaotic, and then start to pick us off. Can you imagine how easy it would be to get to us then?"

The thought of it just gave her the shivers. "I just hope if that time every does come, we'll be able to think of a plan of action that can counteract whatever is happening. I guess that's one of the benefits of having superheroes and things on the ship, but we've been lucky so far: no major deaths yet, caused by an actual attack on the ship. Who knows when that will run out?"