Chapter 18Admiral Kane’s fleet saw the attackers first.
“Admiral Kane! A large fleet of ships just uncloaked astern of us! Sensors say they are Imperial ships!”
“Damn it! Tell Captain Wimberger to turn the Manxman around and launch all her fighters. Send the cruisers Warspite and Lepanto to assist her. Inform Commander Downs on the Slava to take his squadron of destroyers and support the Manxman.”
“Admiral, that is over half the fleet! Are you sure?”
CRACK!
The sound of her slap echoed across the bridge. Captain Moore held his hand to his face in shock!
“Never question my orders again! Go! Do what I said!” The Admiral’s face was bright red as she sat in the chair reserved for the XO.
“We don’t have time to wait for that ship. Communications, order our fighters to buzz that ship! The
