CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE
RESCUE
Seeing the platform bathed in startling bright light, Anso grabbed his communicator and gave the order to advance. As the Oprit-Robia fighters hustled toward the docking facility they could see its defenders attempting to discharge their weapons. When none fired, most of the men and women simply turned, ran to the back on the dock and leapt off. All vehicles were likewise disabled. They fled afoot.
The contingent of trained security personnel stood in and readied themselves for hand-to-hand combat. They were disciplined and prepared to protect the dock and ships. Anso realized the defenders probably assumed the Oprit-Robia weapons were also inoperative. He grabbed his communicator and ordered his fighters to halt. Rather than waste time negotiating, he shoulde
