As the time for takeoff approached, the Earth Team strapped themselves into their seats aboard the spaceship. The engines rumbled to life, vibrating through the cabin as they prepared for the journey from Earth to space.
"Here we fucking go," Caleb muttered, securing his harness. "Real G-force is gonna be a bitch, ain't it?"
Leo, seated next to him, nodded, his face tense. "Simulated G-force in training was one thing. This is the real deal. It's gonna be way more intense, hits you harder, and there's no pause button if it gets too much."
As the spaceship blasted off, the G-force slammed into them. It was like an invisible giant was pressing them down into their seats, making it hard to breathe. The pressure was immense, way beyond the simulation, a crushing force that made their bodies feel like they were being compacted.
