10 Jaantzen New Sarjun’s northern hemisphere is in summer, and even after sunset it’s stifling hot, crackling dry. They’ve crossed over the desert along with the last light of day, the low sun knifing shadows over the parched sands and highlighting the rims of the craggy canyons with gleaming rays. Jaantzen has never flown over the desert except once, leaving the planet, and this close-ish proximity to it is at once fascinating and disturbing. It’s not a place meant for human habitation; he’s grateful to land at Redrock Air Force Base, where he gives the Alliance soldiers fake credentials supplied by Youssef Tabari. Tonight he’s Rosco Kudra, CEO of R.K. Refrigeration & Coolants. Refrigeration and coolants. Jaantzen wonders if it would be an interesting industry to invest in, with the c

