He inclined his head slightly. The energy could be anything, a weapon, a large creature's only method of self defense, simple chemicals--but it's approach is something undeniable, and the threat is looming. It's time to make a decision, balancing the risk of looking foolish against the potential danger.

With all these people standing near the large windows, all it would take was a single bolt to breach the hull to kill hundreds in a single moment.

"There isn't time to disperse these people to safety. Perhaps if we can alert the bridge, evasive procedures may be implemented in time. There's a guard station on the walkway below us that should prove suitable."