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First Seen: Thu 2014-05-22
Story & Art: Scott Bieser - Colors: Zeke Bieser
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Transcript For Strip 839
Panel 1Amos, Murphy and Mitch stand before a large machine.
Amos: This is the pockrocket fabber.
Murphy: 'Pockrocket?'
Mitch: Short for 'pocket rocket.'
Panel 2
Amos refers to a monitor screen displaying an image of a 'Pockrocket.'
Amos: A compact, automated one-shot delivery vehicle, capable of transporting up to 250 kilograms from here to anywhere in the Solar System.
Murphy: 'One-shot?'
Panel 3
Amos and Murphy. Murphy is looking at the monitor intently.
Amos: It's basically a propulsion system with electronic guidance pushing a small chamber shielded against radiation – to protect the electronics, and the payload.
Amos: At the other end, the pockrocket is converted back to its component materials and can be re-fabbed for return or used for whatever else is desired.
Panel 4
Amos crosses his arms and smiles. Mitch is grinning and shrugging.
Amos: It's expensive, but there's a niche market for this kind of speedy delivery service.
Amos: What did you want to send to Saturn?
Murphy: Just myself.
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