Spheres of Influence-Earc
““Two gates,” DuQuesne said. “So we’re in the gap, now?”
“Most certainly, Doctor DuQuesne,” Orphan said. “And we shall prepare to close the distance—and plan on catching them in the middle, with nowhere to flee.” He looked at both DuQuesne and Simon. “You have listened to my instructions on how to operate crucial systems of Zounin Ginjou, and I am sure you will…acquit yourselves well. But I hope you realize that this is still an unequal contest.”
Simon nodded, feeling tension mounting once more. “Yes, I think we do. Even if Zounin-Ginjou is superior to Thilomon, we cannot attack it all-out unless we are willing to possibly kill Ariane as well. We must fight to cripple Thilomon, while they will have no such compunction about us. That gives them a huge advantage.”
“Well stated, Doctor Sandrisson,” Orphan agreed. “In addition, of course, there are but three of us and there will be many hundred Blessed aboard Thilomon. All the automation I could possibly make work is installed, but it simp...ly is not going to make up for so many other eyes and minds at work.MoreLess
“Most certainly, Doctor DuQuesne,” Orphan said. “And we shall prepare to close the distance—and plan on catching them in the middle, with nowhere to flee.” He looked at both DuQuesne and Simon. “You have listened to my instructions on how to operate crucial systems of Zounin Ginjou, and I am sure you will…acquit yourselves well. But I hope you realize that this is still an unequal contest.”
Simon nodded, feeling tension mounting once more. “Yes, I think we do. Even if Zounin-Ginjou is superior to Thilomon, we cannot attack it all-out unless we are willing to possibly kill Ariane as well. We must fight to cripple Thilomon, while they will have no such compunction about us. That gives them a huge advantage.”
“Well stated, Doctor Sandrisson,” Orphan agreed. “In addition, of course, there are but three of us and there will be many hundred Blessed aboard Thilomon. All the automation I could possibly make work is installed, but it simp...ly is not going to make up for so many other eyes and minds at work.MoreLess
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