30 Jenna waited impatiently for the Defender to reach the Tagrale. Her eyes kept going back to the sensors and she was constantly worried she’d be intercepted before even reaching it. But the sensors stayed clear and the minutes till she arrived kept on ticking down. With twenty minutes to go she forced herself to take a quick trip to the galley, grabbing a drink and some food. She didn't feel hungry or thirsty, but she’d been in combat often enough to know how important it was to eat when she had the chance. She was soon back in her seat watching for any threat, but still there was nothing. The Tagrale came into view well before it was within sensor range due to it’s incredible size. She sat staring at it, wondering what she would find when she arrived. Would the invaders already

