Meanwhile, back at the moonbase.

**"Yes, Lt. Slick... I'm pretty sure the entertainment databank has a whole catalog of vintage video games... uh, Spaz, why don't you introduce our guest here to the network, and take IBID down to the Bot-Care center for a complimentary cleaning and servo-check."**

**"Ugh, this dust."**

**"Yessir, the whole moon is covered with it. Right this way Mr. Slick, and Mr. IBID.
Gentlemen, thanks to our radiant gas giant, Vegas-19, the light conditions here on the surface of Gecko can change pretty quickly, sometimes making it look like the land drops off just a few inches away. But if you'll just stick close to me we'll get you safely into the moonbase, Ok? Let's move!"
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**"JT, as soon as I got your email requesting shore leave I did some checking, and we have plenty of what you're looking for up on the Western Ridge. More than we can deal with in 24 hours, I'm sure. It's good of you to come out and help us like this, kid."**

 **"Commander Eagle sir, I don't believe I have taken the time to thank you for..."**

**"Sure IBID, sure... Hey Gordon, is this the new Model 9 rocket bike? I have been reading about this baby in Modern Figure Magazine..."**