And now there was this mysterious alien machinery, which did hold some fascination, but still Burgoyne felt tired.

Now she had seen the alien machinery for herself, via Alicia's recording.

None of our own equipment was operating; instead, the alien machinery shivered with an intense white light.

Vast stretches of alien machinery were working away at tasks that she couldn't even begin to guess about.

Then, with immense care and patience, they began to peel away the final layer of alien machinery.

But there was no sign of any harm being done to the alien machinery.

"He wants to flood Orpheus with our alien machinery before we have any idea what the effects might be."

Peering upward, he could make out the shadowy bulk of alien machinery.

The beam lanced up towards the looming mass of alien machinery.

Deep in the tunnels the howling died away, and a sudden silence filled the chamber as the alien machinery grew still.