The Agent Gambit
“"Commander. Pilot requests permission to speak." "Permission granted," Khaliiz said.
"The vessel which we captured on our last pass through this system is moving under power, Commander. The scans read the life forces of two creatures." "Pilot's report heard and acknowledged. Stand by for orders. Second!" "Commander." "It was reported to me that none were left alive aboard yon vessel, Second. Discover the man who lied and bring him to me at once." His Second saluted. "At once, Commander." He tur...ned and marched from the bridge.
Khaliiz eyed the screen, perceived the ship-bounty slipping through his fingers, and was displeased.
"Pursue." VAL CON CURSED VERY softly, then snapped back to the board, slapped the page into its slot, and demanded coords, position, speed, condition of power in the coils.
They were moving at about one-quarter the speed they could muster, locally. The Yxtrang were pouring on speed, moving to intercept.
"Could we leave now?" asked a small voice to his left.
He turned his head.MoreLess
"The vessel which we captured on our last pass through this system is moving under power, Commander. The scans read the life forces of two creatures." "Pilot's report heard and acknowledged. Stand by for orders. Second!" "Commander." "It was reported to me that none were left alive aboard yon vessel, Second. Discover the man who lied and bring him to me at once." His Second saluted. "At once, Commander." He tur...ned and marched from the bridge.
Khaliiz eyed the screen, perceived the ship-bounty slipping through his fingers, and was displeased.
"Pursue." VAL CON CURSED VERY softly, then snapped back to the board, slapped the page into its slot, and demanded coords, position, speed, condition of power in the coils.
They were moving at about one-quarter the speed they could muster, locally. The Yxtrang were pouring on speed, moving to intercept.
"Could we leave now?" asked a small voice to his left.
He turned his head.MoreLess
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