Chapter Eleven
Scurrying up the ladder, Byron hastened to his seat. Bassa joined him in the cockpit and they ran through the emergency checklist in record time. The moment the ship’s canopy sealed, their ship moved into position.
“Seven squadrons of Vindicarn ships confirmed,” Larnth announced over the com. “Engage immediately. Repeat, engage immediately!”
Seven? Guess they’re serious this time, Byron thought.
They’re making an attack run on the ship, thought Bassa. We’re going to be shot out into the thick of it, so be prepared.
Damn, they’re not giving us much chance.
Welcome to war.
Byron checked the weapons again as they slid into the launch tube. The outer door opened and even at that distance, he noted enemy fighters against the stars. The moment they left the safety of the So
