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PANEL 1: The CAPTAIN reacts to ORLA’s previous demand, as ORLA turns to CUDDOW at a computer consul. CAPTAIN: Orla, WHAT ARE YOU DOIN??? ORLA: Cuddow, cut the comms, please. PANEL 2: Close up on ORLA as she explains. ORLA: I’m moving fast, Captain. THE FUTURE IS DECIDED BY THE FAST. PANEL 3: The CAPTAIN and ORLA go head to head, gesturing as they argue. CAPTAIN: We don’t know the succession plans! We don’t know ‘Nando is next! ORLA: We can solidify his claim before the Familia factions COALESCE! PANEL 4: Close up on ORLA as she gestures as she continues to explain. ORLA: It’s obvious what the Grand Council will do, if given the chance! They’ll install some narcissistic bank executive! Or a power broker! Or a tyrant! PANEL 5: Close up on ORLA as she hammers her point home. ORLA: And then every planet will retreat to their corners… …and start fighting over scraps YET AGAIN. PANEL 6: Close up on ORLA, underlit dramatically, pointing as she continues. ORLA: But we can do that THIS time! The only way we win is under a UNIFIED banner! PANEL 7: ORLA, mouth open wide in excitement, points to NANDO who stands waving, eyes wide, looking terrified. ORLA: Captain, I todl you once I knew how to win this war. And it’s ‘Nando! ‘NANDO IS HOW WE WIN THIS WAR! NANDO: QUICK COUNTERPOINT: He’s totally not. ——- Want to read the full story? Join us at Patreon.com/drive for the *FULL* Tales of the Drive archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! DRIVE copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
PANEL 1: The CAPTAIN reacts to ORLA’s previous demand, as ORLA turns to CUDDOW at a computer consul. CAPTAIN: Orla, WHAT ARE YOU DOIN??? ORLA: Cuddow, cut the comms, please. PANEL 2: Close up on ORLA as she explains. ORLA: I’m moving fast, Captain. THE FUTURE IS DECIDED BY THE FAST. PANEL 3: The CAPTAIN and ORLA go head to head, gesturing as they argue. CAPTAIN: We don’t know the succession plans! We don’t know ‘Nando is next! ORLA: We can solidify his claim before the Familia factions COALESCE! PANEL 4: Close up on ORLA as she gestures as she continues to explain. ORLA: It’s obvious what the Grand Council will do, if given the chance! They’ll install some narcissistic bank executive! Or a power broker! Or a tyrant! PANEL 5: Close up on ORLA as she hammers her point home. ORLA: And then every planet will retreat to their corners… …and start fighting over scraps YET AGAIN. PANEL 6: Close up on ORLA, underlit dramatically, pointing as she continues. ORLA: But we can do that THIS time! The only way we win is under a UNIFIED banner! PANEL 7: ORLA, mouth open wide in excitement, points to NANDO who stands waving, eyes wide, looking terrified. ORLA: Captain, I todl you once I knew how to win this war. And it’s ‘Nando! ‘NANDO IS HOW WE WIN THIS WAR! NANDO: QUICK COUNTERPOINT: He’s totally not. ——- Want to read the full story? Join us at Patreon.com/drive for the *FULL* Tales of the Drive archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! DRIVE copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
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Posted on April 2, 2026 by Beth Reidmiller

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