"And if it does not?" Xin asked.
"Several hours. Maybe more."
Xu Qianghua's expression did not change.
"How much power would it take?"
The AI answered before Juren could.
"Current reserves cannot support full pod transfer and maintain collision avoidance at the same time."
Wuying looked around at the corridor.
"If you stop collision avoidance?"
"Impact risk increases. The ship is being pulled into a shifting orbital path."
"Can our fleet stabilize it from outside?" Xu Qianghua asked.
The AI paused.
"Possible. External force must be distributed evenly. Incorrect pressure may break sections four and nine."
"Send the structural map to our ships."
"Authorization required."
Juren looked at the speaker.
"Give it."
The AI replied, "Your authority does not allow full structural release to unknown forces."
Juren stared at the ceiling with disbelief.
"I am the acting commander."
