SECTION 38
From his station on Valiant’s bridge, Ulnar studies the tactical planning tank. Deep inside the bowels of the flagship computers analyze and interpret ultrapulse scans and other sensor inputs, but they can detect no sign of activity in the Endymion system. Neither human nor alien ships appear to be moving in space, and the planet seems as devoid of life. Though appearances can be deceiving and a trap is always a possibility. Ulnar would rather keep his ships together. If the Ka’slaq spring a trap, they’ll find the Legion ready for action.
“All ships to proceed on a flyby of Endymion,” he orders over the Fleetcomm communications hookup. “Stay alert, and notify Flag of any anomaly. Deploy full sensor arrays and transmit reports on flyby completion.” He pauses. “We’re here to learn what we can . . . not to fight. Avoid battle if possible. Engage only on my orders.”
Forming into a tight group, the ships drop toward Endymion. Tense and ready for anything, the men of the Legion wait to see what the planet holds in store for them.
Proceed to section 64.