The lead Krull-Thrax gurgled a metallic threat, but Sterling was faster. A single bolt of ionized neon shattered the creature’s containment suit. As the bubble flickered and popped, Elara didn't just fall—she landed in a practiced, athletic crouch.

Interestingly, the term "damsel" in modern space-related discussions occasionally refers to non-literary subjects:

However, as our real-world understanding of the cosmos expanded, so too did the narrative role of women in the stars. The journey of the space damsel is a fascinating mirror of our own cultural shifts, evolving from a trope of helplessness into a symbol of ultimate empowerment. The Golden Age: Peril in the Stars