“All prisoner transports loaded aboard the Wanderer,” Hackett announced. “She’s moving already, heading for safe jump distance. We’re continuing to escort her.” Dash nodded. With what he knew of Sal’s history he’d wondered whether carrying prisoners would prove to be a problem. Apparently it wasn’t, which made him question how much influence she had. The thought crossed his mind that her story wasn’t true, but he dismissed it. He was certain her distress at seeing Sovon, and the history which led to it, had been real. “Tell me what you’ve found out about our destination,” Dash said. He’d already reviewed the details, but sometimes hearing someone else summarise information shook out things he’d missed. “Platform 184CT is based in the Daspal system. Disruptions in jump space surr

