5 Old Post was cold, much colder than it should have been. There was a noticeable drop when you crossed the boundary. This was engineered into the port. The cold helped reduce the power drain on the transports that were docked here. Lincoln was driving the first carrier, dressed in a set of thermals that kept her warm or cool as needed, would turn a blade, or absorb a power bolt and not restrict her freedom of movement. Tailor-made to her very detailed specifications, I have no doubt. I was wearing PRA-issue thermals, did the same job just not quite as effectively. Both of us were wearing full-set head bowls, completely opaque to the outside view, full of comms equipment and floating screens with varied environmental readings and information inside. Also bolt proof. Behind us was a large

