Chapter 14
The system was smaller than most, three planets and an asteroid field. Two planets were gas giants, it was the third that held the promise of life-giving atmosphere. Strong electronic emissions were coming from that planet. Scans showed a moderate to advanced civilization on the planet. In orbit were several rough-looking space stations and shipyards. The area around the planet was a battlefield filled with the floating remains of burnt and battered ships.
“Status Commander Wang?” Our captain was in full combat mode.
“Sir, scans have identified two groups of combatants. What appears to be local defensive forces and a mixed fleet of aggressors.”
“Commander Wang, what is the makeup of the aggressor fleet? What kind of ships are we up against?”
“Sir, intelligence has identifie
