Soon after you order the U-TY to reverse course once again and head to Earth, warning lights show that some of the circuits are over - heating.

A voice speaks out "You- have-made- an- error. You- are-the - master. The- master -cannot - be - in - error. Paradox... paradox... "

The computer begins to vibrate. From some - where in the star drive, a grinding, whining noise, ascending in pitch, assaults your ear.

"Cancel my last order," you shout. "Proceed to Alara." "Paradox," drones the computer.

"Double paradox!" A shower of sparks floods the room. You throw up your arms to shield your eyes, but you and all the others on board exist for only a moment more — as a brilliant flash of white light.

/ENDING Nº25/