28For the next five hours, Scott watched carefully for any sign of the Reds in the vicinity of Oberon...and saw none. The planet drew closer, the Samuel Nicholas and Rightful ship drifted brokenly, but no Red vessels appeared nearby. If the Reds were still around, they were so well hidden that even Scott with his Red spotting abilities could see no trace of them.
He had a feeling that could change very soon, though. The Sun Tzu was only a few thousand meters away from the wrecks and closing fast. When she got in good and close, the time would be perfect for a Red sneak attack.
"Take us in on thrusters, Lieutenant," said Perseid. "One quarter speed, nice and easy."
"Aye, sir," said Fong, playing his bank of holo controls like a virtuoso on a grand piano. "One quarter thrust."
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