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“That fight just used up a lot of our fuel,” Austin said as he and Bear came into formation alongside Nubern’s Tridents and the Corvo missile boats in the midst of a field of stripped ships. “We can’t stay with you long.”
“Help’s just on the other side of the moon in the middle of this garbage,” Nubern said, “and Blade’s taking six Tridents and escorting the Lure back. We only have to buy a little time.”
“Linking up with the Lure now,” Major Wilkos said before Austin could respond. “You boys have fun out there. Watch your six.”
“Copy that,” Nubern said.
Weaving through the immense field of dark vessels, the largest Legion force Austin had ever seen assembled dodged the hulking forms of former capital ships and bulky freighters. The Tridents soared above and in front of the Corvos,
