Chapter 29 – The Martian Defense Force
Annora looked out over the Martian Defense Force. It wasn't a huge number of people—maybe a thousand, tops—but they were armed with a wide variety of weapons. More importantly, most had been born and raised in the near-anarchy of Nerio. They were self-reliant and fiercely independent, and they didn't care much for Earther nations or their colonies.
“Thanks for coming,” Annora said. She stood on a step stool in the parking lot of Bellona Firearms. It had been Zack's idea for her to rally the troops there, though she wasn't sure why. Whatever the reason, it seemed as good a place as any. She took a deep breath. “I know you're probably wondering who I am and why I'm here. My name's Annora Immerson, and I'm a friend of the Kinmonts. Zack couldn't be her
