“I also know that Anotas employees have formed a manumission paramilitary organization on at least one of our colonized planets. They have dispatched raiding parties to rescue sapien-hybrids from numerous worksites. If the worksite security forces resist, the raiding parties respond with overwhelming force. It seems they’re well-armed and well-trained.”
Kadeya asked, “Did the raids push Elyon over the top?”
“The raids coupled with what’s happening back home.” Durela looked at Evander and Lector and continued, “As you gentlemen know, Security Chief Melanka is leading a coalition of Anotas personnel who have taken a decidedly anti-Business and Industry Council position. Elyon and the corporate bigwigs here on Ghrain are certain Melanka is orchestrating the efforts of the raiding parties.”
