SECTION 33
“On Fleetcomm,” Ulnar orders the communications technician. As he waits. Ulnar sizes up the situation from the planning tank.
Despite the disruptive static on ultrapulse frequencies, the computers estimate that the aliens have thirty to thirty-five ships in a curving wall, sweeping inexorably toward Baal. They are keeping perfect formation, but their dispositions seem entirely concerned with an attack on the planet. The giant planetoid vessel from Endymion is nowhere in sight. Unless the Ka’slaq are setting some kind of trap, Baal is facing only a part of their strength.
“Fleetcomm ready and patched to you, Admiral,” the technician tells him.
Ulnar nods once and keys in his microphone. “Flag to all ships. We’re going to attack. Prepare for battle. Stand by for formation orders.”
If Ulnar orders the squadron to adopt a wedge formation, go to section 80.
If Ulnar orders the ships to adopt a cone formation, go to section 85.
If Ulnar orders the destroyers to provide a screen for the battlecruisers, go to section 90.
If the admiral orders his ships to scatter and fight dispersed, go to section 95.