h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I dunno... someone who pops in here might have something for you to do... they're always looking for mercenaries...

Oh yes... the local commander pops in here some evenings... I'd keep my head low if I was you.

Local commander? Oh geez, that could be a problem... thanks for the free advice... gotta park the ship now, I'm hanging out on getting that new turret attatched...

*begins to exit, stops at the door, then continues to exit*

See ya later...

*Goes inside*

*A large door rolls up on the armoury side of the bays, and a sleek, dangerous looking ship moves out onto the central pad.*

Okjay Njan, got the kit loaded up yet? I'll just fuel her and check over the OMS and engine fields...

Kit's loaded. I've made some small modifications to the ship: You might notice the bulges around the ship's hull. They're .... assistance. For if we get in trouble. *chuckles*... if we get in trouble, press the red button under the main console. It's set to read your mitochondrial DNA. The mind'll then take over: It can operate the thing better than you or I can.

Excuse me... I built this ship?

Yes, an effector system - a very good idea... well done... should have thought of it myself... remember to repair the stealth coating though... you damaged it a bit...

*swears*

Aargh! The weapons system power linkage is defective... hang on...

*activates anti-g belt, pivots upside down, and descends into hatch in floor. Thumps, clangs and muffled expletives are heard*

Oh.. sorry, I forgot to tell you. The controller for the effectors is down there. It's rather dense, and it tends to do strange things to gravity.

Oh, no, I mean to be upside down... but it is making the central weaponry power duct primary focusing crystal give me erronaous readings... got any suggestions where to put it?