The fuel was depleted, the long shuttle-shaped escape pod's engines died, and parachutes opened up both at the top and tail, dragging it down into a sandy expanse.
Radiation Scorpions, half the size of a person, scattered in fear at the disturbance, leaving only a few confused Yellow Beetles swaying their antennae.
The hissing of a leak filled the air as the hatch cracked open slightly.
Several Guard Soldiers wielding submachine guns were the first to crawl out, crouching on the ground and keeping watch.
After confirming the safety outside, one of them immediately returned to the escape pod to signal their comrades inside to fully open the hatch.
Soon, with the support of two Guard Soldiers, a beleaguered General Mclen limped out from the escape pod.
This so-called escape pod was essentially a giant "rocket," with a few parachutes as its slowing devices, naturally offering a less than pleasant riding experience.
