The colonel and two hundred of her Hussars dashed over to the bunker with maximum thrust. They were the first of four waves assaulting the Federation bunker, which was on its very last legs.
All they needed to do was deliver the killing blow and convert the entire thing into a tomb.
“What’s their status? I want a report of their energy readings.” asked the colonel.
One of the unit’s recon officers came on her comms display. His face was filled with concern.
“Main power appears to have been knocked out, but our sensors detect low-level energy currents throughout. It’s probable that their backup generators kicked in. Readings are too low to see what they’re up to, however.”
“Is power going to their turrets?”
“Can’t tell, but our other scans show no activity from the pillboxes. Visuals
