Episode 1: Reactor's Compromise

FLASH!

Akin to a supernova, a massive explosion is seen rocking a ship, encasing the back thrusters in the blinding light. The craft suddenly loses momentum, the bearing barely holding on.

"Alert! System failure detected in Sector 10!"

A tall figure is seen inside the cockpit, with thin gray arms and short but sharp metallic fingers hurriedly tapping at a hologram projector.

"As expected, they caught up to me. With one of my thrusters functional, I believe this will be my final stand. System check?"

"Hydraulic systems compromised, Fission energy down to 10%. Implosion imminent"

She stood up from her seat and began looking around the ship. Several holograms flashed red, each containing information about the reactor.

Gritting her teeth she said, "Give me the nearest star system in the sector. We must find a planet or an asteroid to seek shelter." 

"Searching", Callisto quipped.

A serene masculine voice filled the cockpit, relaying its findings to the pilot. Nodding and humming, she turned away from the hologram, briskly strolling to the middle of the ship.

"Callisto, enable autopilot and go to the sector that you have found. You said there's an asteroid belt in its vicinity?"

"Affirmative, sensors indicate that the solar system is in the embryonic stage. Planets are forming steadily with the asteroids being pulled into the orbit of the star."

"Alright, check the ship's internals to see if the ship is still in shape for transport."

"Internal readings appeared to be normal, but sensors indicate they are running below standards. The ship will be unable to jump to hyperspace, with the power diminished. Fission reactors are critically damaged."

"So, it seems we got lucky with our last hyperjump, but that damage in the reactor now rendered the generators useless for hyperdrive."