Chapter 20“We have their probable time of arrival and point of final exit.”
Taithur started nervously and touched his ear as the IFT sounded the message in his head. The uneasy stillness of the control centre became an uneasy movement, as people exchanged glances and then returned to their instruments.
“Is it within the estimated limits?” Ersand asked quietly.
“Yes.”
“Have Newin hop the shuttles out to their assigned positions, then set course and move us out at cruise speed.”
There was a slight vibration as the Rithid’s engines cut from idling to drive and the tension in the room eased. Another stage in the commitment had been made. Click by click, like some great ratchet, Taithur thought. We move inexorably towards our confrontation.
As time had passed and the Fleet had continued i
