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Two bolts shot over his head. Ducking behind the burning crate, Josh gestured back to the Sparking Light. “What about the turrets on that thing? You think you could get back to the ship?”
Matta’s face contorted, his upper lip rising. “You serious?”
“Yeah.”
“Those weapons could blow up dis entire rock!”
Josh cursed himself. Of course, Matta was right. The transport’s turrets would destroy their enemy, but could also weaken the foundation and bring the asteroid down on top of them. Besides, there could be more prisoners back there.
The firefight between the Barracudas and the Tyral garrison had reached a stalemate. If it continued, Josh knew they would soon run out of charges. Even the ancient projectile weapon only had so many shots left.
“Josh!” When he looked, Waylon remained cr
