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“Omega.”
                  Everyone paused for a second and looked at each other before Runner spoke up.
                  “Omega? THE Omega?”
                  Captain Steele laughed for a good minute.
                  “Why does everyone call you that?”
                  “It's a long story.”
     
     
     
                  Captain Steele was awoken by the ships Interface.
                  “We must run those tests John.”
                  “Sure, whatever.”
                  Captain Steele walked over to the med bay where Jamie ran a scan on him.
                  “Are you feeling okay today John?”
                  “Sure, whatever.”
                  “I am detecting sarcasm. Are you okay?”
                  “What do you think?” asked Captain Steele.
                  “I do not know. That is why I am asking.”
                  “Boy, your a special breed of stupid...” Captain Steele said, “Yes, I'm fine.”
                  “Tests are good. Your brain is still functioning at an abnormal level. Your hallucinations may come back. Please let me know if I can help.”
                  “Thanks Jamie. Just what I wanted to hear.”
                  Captain Steele went over to the recreational room and lifted some weights before making breakfast and watching a movie. About half way through the movie Jamie interrupted him.
                  “John. We have a problem,” Jamie said.
                  “Is it vital?” He asked.
                  “Unknown.”
                  “Is it dangerous?”
                  “Unknown.”
                  “Is it important?”
                  “Unknown.”
                  “Then what's the problem?” asked Captain Steele.
                  “My sensors say you need to play a game of chess with me.”
                  “What? You interrupted my movie because your bored? Your an AI, how do you even get bored?”
                  “My programming is to keep you safe and fit. You need a strong mind for this mission.”
                  “Fine. You know, if you were really bored you could find me some real people to talk to.”
                  “I have John. Rough estimates show that they are several hundred light years be-”
                  “Yeah, shut up. Let's play the game.”
                  Captain Steele played several games of chess before getting up and making his rounds around the ship. Everything was in check. After making sure everything was okay he went and checked the cargo bay one last time. He walked to the rear corner where he sat down on the ground. Almost two weeks in and he felt lost. Two weeks into a 150 year mission. For the first time in his life he didn't feel he could do it. He felt alone. He didn't understand why he was out here alone. He could have left the galaxy with one person. Just one other. He felt so empty on the inside and so alone.
                  Captain Steele knew that he had to go forward. He knew that failure was not an option. Everyone was counting on him. Every life in the galaxy was counting on him. His squad back home was counting on him. He picked himself off the ground and walked back to the bridge. He sat in the chair on the bridge and decided to push forward. He stared out into the black void with occasional galaxy twinkling like a star in the night sky that was way off in the distance. He was heading toward his destination and nothing was going to stop him. He was going to press on at all costs. That's what he does and he isn't going to ruin his name here. His squad back in the Milky Way was going to have the best personal in the