C439 The Appearance of Hope

"Greetings to the people aboard the C Country starship," a deep voice echoed through the starship's speakers, "I am Ming Ying, the First Commander of the Human Alliance."

Ming Ying stood gravely before the microphone, addressing every soul on board.

"It is with deep regret that I must inform you, our beloved Earth and the compatriots who chose to remain there have perished just one minute ago