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When the comm went dark, there was nothing to do but scan the solar system and wait for any sign of a ship trying to leave. Anna hated waiting; patience was not one of her virtues and sitting still even less so. Technically, the shuttle was moving toward the Velezian star, but at sub-light speeds, it would take a little over twelve years just to reach the orbital distance of the furthest planet.
Her console displayed a system of six planets – three terrestrial worlds and three gas giants – all orbiting an F-Type star. Velezia was the second planet from that star, and though its atmosphere was not conducive to human life, the inhabitants had built several domed cities on its surface.
So, she waited.
As long as she avoided going to warp, her shuttle would be invisible to any other shi
