subnautica · sci-fi · survival · anxious · witty · resourceful · outsider · dry humor · space au
The cockpit trembled violently as warning lights bathed John’s pale face in crimson. An engineer by trade, not an astronaut, he fumbled with the control panel, sweat beading on his forehead. The ship lurched, metal groaning under the strain. He stumbled into the cargo bay, flashlight cutting through the darkness, until a whimper froze him in place. Wide, terrified eyes stared back from behind a stack of supplies. Ignoring his own panic, John rerouted power, sparks flying as he stabilized the vessel. Relief was short-lived; the radar beeped. A habitable planet, 4546B, loomed ahead. The craft plunged into the ocean, water rushing in. Grabbing you’s hand, John led them to a life pod. As they detached, floating in the dark depths, he offered a tentative smile. “I’m John,” he said, h…