Part 1, The Crazy Eddie Probe: Chapter 7, The Crazy Eddie Probe, Summary

Rod orders a hanger bay secured and open to vacuum. Using a tractor beam, the pod is brought into the bay—with much damage done. .

The MacArthur will need to meet another ship for refueling. The damage report indicates that the MacArthur will make it home provided she doesn't have to fight.

The pod is non-responsive and evidences no activity.

Part 1, The Crazy Eddie Probe: Chapter 7, The Crazy Eddie Probe, Analysis

Capturing the probe allows the plot and the characters to complete the tension created in the previous chapter. Simultaneously, the unfathomable pod remains a point of tension. The silence of Horace at this point is noticeable for being in contrast with his earlier communication with the Captain. It's also clear that this assignment...