Edge of Solace (A Star Too Far)
“A trio of squat moons, like blistered potatoes, soared around the unnamed planet. Behind them the Sa’Ami ship blinked in and followed. The rest of the enemy fleet was light years behind, but following.
William looked up at the display and wondered what his pursuer was thinking. Three ships moving behind the planet where there were only two before. The Sa’Ami would have no visual. He wasn’t worried about the structure closer in, they’d know if a laser painted them.
The watch bell rang with a dul...l tone. The sounds of armored Marines shifting verified the change of guards.
He looked up at the shared data link between the Malta and the Scylla. In thirty seconds they’d pass where the Sa’Ami ship couldn’t see them.
“Prepare to launch eyes,” William said.
“Eyes prepped,” Huron replied.
The display shifted and the ships passed out of the view of the pursuer.
“Drop it,” William said. “Second probe in thirty seconds.”
The bridge was crisp, tight, taut. In under an hour the Sa’Ami would either pass by and head to the inner system, or engage.MoreLess
William looked up at the display and wondered what his pursuer was thinking. Three ships moving behind the planet where there were only two before. The Sa’Ami would have no visual. He wasn’t worried about the structure closer in, they’d know if a laser painted them.
The watch bell rang with a dul...l tone. The sounds of armored Marines shifting verified the change of guards.
He looked up at the shared data link between the Malta and the Scylla. In thirty seconds they’d pass where the Sa’Ami ship couldn’t see them.
“Prepare to launch eyes,” William said.
“Eyes prepped,” Huron replied.
The display shifted and the ships passed out of the view of the pursuer.
“Drop it,” William said. “Second probe in thirty seconds.”
The bridge was crisp, tight, taut. In under an hour the Sa’Ami would either pass by and head to the inner system, or engage.MoreLess
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