[ WP ] Write the last paragraph of a science fiction epic .

He stood at the console, the ship slowly tearing itself to pieces beneath his feet. It had even been a long war an the man reflected in the dead view screens seemed like a stranger to him. The once bright eyes had dulled and the lines on his face told of countless battles and defeated foes. He'd never thought he would the would see the end of the war and in a way, he was right. He would n't witness it because he would cause it. Ramming the ship into the Corelith homeworld would stop them dead. Cut off from their hive-mind, they would simply shit down. He slowly reached for the ship's coms and turned them on. `` Attention all hands. We've fought a long fight and lost good men and women. Nevertheless, we've pushed on, made headway and persevered through incredible odds. Unfortunately, our luck has run out and fate has finally caught up to us. The ship is dying and she wo n't last long. Abandon ship and fall back as far as you can. I intend to buy you some time. Push your escape pods to the limit, do n't look back and raise a toast when you get home. Remember, *aequum et gloria*. Remember the *Androssis* fondly. It has been an honor and privelage serving with each and every one of you.'' The coms gave a small click as they turned off. The captain turned and faced his bridge crew to wish them well but none had made a move. Their stony gazes told him their intent. `` Thank you all. I ca n't express how much this means to me. Wait for the escape pods to reach three kilometers out then fire engines full ahead.'' 
 
 `` Sir, no escape pods have been launched. Sensors show coms are up and fully functional. Personnel are moving to battle stations and observation decks. Barring those in medical all crew members have reported ready for duty.'' 
 
 The captain turned to face the forward windows. He was truly a lucky man to have such a loyal crew. He thumbed the coms again, broadcasting to every corner of the ship. `` Attention all hands. You have given your all for this ship and history will remember the sacrifices you make here today. Mr. Kim, set course for the center of the Corelith homeworld. Col. Michaelson, ramming speed on my mark. Let's end this. 3,2,1 MARK'' 
 
 
 
 I may have cheated a bit. I got into it.
