CHAPTER 7
CALDARHe did not have much time. The Suhlik would arrive soon to extract the pod occupants. He grabbed the pry bar because Sonia was correct that it would be useful.
The multitool made short work of the mechanical lock on a maintenance duct. A simple mechanical lock. No biometrics or passcodes, just a lever to turn on the other side, which was odd. Not terribly long ago, Caldar had been on a Suhlik warship with more advanced security features. Why the downgrade? Had the Suhlik fleet been weakened, and all serviceable ships were at the frontlines?
No. He had observed a buildup of Suhlik forces preparing for an invasion into the Sangrin system. He had warned the Sangrin Council, but they would rather bicker amongst themselves than unite against a common foe. He had manipulated c
