As they neared the colossal mother ship, a deep mechanical rumble reverberated through their vessel.
A wide hatch began to open in the center belly of the main ship, revealing a glowing corridor bathed in blue and gold light.
The opening was massive—large enough to swallow ten of their small craft—and as it parted, the inner walls pulsed softly with energy, like veins in a living creature.
Their ship eased into the opening, moving along a set of magnetic rails that gently pulled them deeper inside.
The interior of the docking bay was no less impressive than the exterior. Smooth, seamless floors curved up to meet arched walls, all made of the same silver alloy with gilded traces.
Blue strips of energy lined the docking lanes, guiding the ship to a slow, precise landing on a marked circular platform.
The ship landed with a whisper-soft thud. The moment they touched down, a soft hiss came from the side as the ship's door began to slide open with a quiet swoosh.
