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CHAPTER THREE

The so-called Daedalus Maneuver was the first demonstration of what I have termed "mecha-
consciousness"-levels beyond the somewhat primitive, almost instinctual modular transformation.
The officers of the bridge, along with the engineering section, did little more than offer a
prompt to the SDF-1: The dynamics of the maneuver were carried out by the fortress herself,
despite claims to the contrary. I, alone, recognized this for what it was-an attempt on the part
of the ship to interface with the living units she carried within her...Later I would overhear
someone in the corridor say that "the Daedalus Maneuver (would) go down in the annals of space
warfare as a lucky break for an incompetent crew." In point of fact, however, the SDF-1 was able
to repeat this "accident" on four separate occasions.

Dr. Emil Lang: Technical Recordings and Notes



"It is as you predicted, commander," Exedore said as he entered the flagship's command center.

Without a word, Breetai rose from his seat; a wave of his hand and the projecbeam field
began to assemble itself. Here was Zor's ship, still in that bizarre configuration, a speck of
gleaming metals caught in starlight and silhouetted against the milky white bands and icy rings of
the system's sixth planet. Breetai called for full magnification.

"The Micronians have activated electronic countermeasures and are about to enter the
rings," Exedore continued. "They are endangering the ship."

"We cannot permit that."

"I have taken the liberty of contacting Commander Zeril."

"Excellent."

A second wave brought Zeril to the screen. He offered a salute.

"My Lord Breetai, we await your instructions."

"The Micronians are laying a trap for us, Commander Zeril. It would suit me to humor them
a bit, but I'm concerned about the security of the dimensional fortress. As your scanners will
indicate, the enemy has deployed several squadrons of mecha in the hope of luring you to your
doom. Send out enough Battlepods to deal with them.

"The Micronian commander will bring his ship from the rings when you are within range of
the main gun. I expect you to cripple the fortress before the gun is armed."

"Sir!" said Zeril.

"You understand that the ship is to be disabled, not destroyed. As we speak, relevant data