Author's Note #1

This story takes place some time during the weeks after Max and Miriya's wedding.

 

Author's Note #2

I capitalize the words Veritech, Guardian, and Battloid when those words are used as modes. When used in any other context, I do not capitalize them.

Examples:

• Miriya switched to Battloid.
• Miriya walked her battloid across the room.
• Rick changed to Veritech.
• Rick wished he hadn't crashed his veritech.

 

Author's Note #3

This story takes place in an alternate universe in which there are only two differences:

1. Lisa Hayes did not leave the SDF-1 to travel to Earth to meet with her father.
2. Women's pants have pockets.