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Aboard Raptor, Dee had spotted the fast approaching Zmert, not the first time she had encountered one of these, she too had noticed the extra fixings. ‘Gok tell me what that is ‘ The Seriensa 4 drone remained silent for about ten seconds
‘The device is a Plasmatic disruptor. The weapon uses a black hole emitter, once activated the Zimp will be targeted and destroyed. “Taking action to activate the Starburst array. Stand by babe ! “ “What is a dark particle weapon? “ Tan looked back at Cistera.“
“Negative minus 1 anti matter, it will attack the craft, dispersing the molecular structure and everything onboard into space as particles of dust, very effective and this wouldn’t stand a chance against such a
weapon !”
Tan grinned. ‘If they think Raptor is a toy to be played with they’re about to get a wake up call !’ The Neb interrupted her “ Mistress, Raptor should deploy the Starburst array immediately, I do not recommend diplomacy, they are already charging the weapon to deploy” Dee’s voice could be heard, she was sounding irritated, by the droning sound of the Neb!.
“NEb stand down, command Zephus 4, all command functions are now mine, obey “The NEb confirmed as now Dee’s orders rang out “Move the Raptor between the Zimp and them. Prepare to deploy the Starburst array.”
Cistera was watching the Zmert procrastinating about the weapon’s capabilities ! Not even Raptor could stop this! “Thats it, we’re beaten!” Tanya listening to her voiced thoughts “Dees you there.” “Tan we’re moving in now, Starburst deployment, imminent. Prime your deflection nodes,” “Done”
A shape began to appear in front of the Zimp, it was getting bigger by the second and Cistera was totally open mouthed as it came into full view. So maybe she had been a little presumptive about the capabilities of Raptor. The outline of Raptor is impressive, its full length now puts the Zimp into its shadows.
Two enormous probes, moving out from the front of Raptor, lining up, being carefully positioned, but for what ? The flicker of energy between the probes? Across the front of Raptor, other smaller probes were now visible. The main carcass of Raptor could now be seen and it was continuing to get bigger and bigger. Up close, Cistera realised just how massive the vessel was. Bigger than the Sovereign class ships she had seen on Psemon.
Then she saw the other probes start to illuminate, with similar intermittent bursts of energy, dispensing white light.Cistera was deep in thought. ‘White light’ Where did she remember hearing about such energy? Her father! She recalled how he had told her. Fendiq vessels had been ambushed by the Urowq. Deceived by them.
Fendiq had not been at war with them, they had changed sides mid battle, to join with the Jogarth! The resulting battle had seen the Urowq turn on the Fendiq and destroy several of their craft. The remaining ones, realising what had happened, although too late to save the others, put up a good fight, but the odds, were stacked against them!
The Fendiq Sovereign vessel was badly battered. Several of the Fendiq craft that had survived were trying to protect it from further damage. Their efforts were valiant but failing. They were hanging as they say, on a thread with little hope of survival?
Out of nowhere IT, had come into sight. The enormous vessel stepped between them and the Urowq. It would not take them long to turn their attack to the new enemy. The Urowq decided if it was going to interfere, then it could suffer a beating from them!
The moment they launched their attack they must have wondered how long before it would be destroyed? Once again, given the odds? Minutes later, wave after wave of white energy was discharged from the attacked craft. So intense was the flare of light from it, the Fendiq vessels had to deploy their defraction shielding, usually used, when near a bright star cluster!
It was he said, of the purest white light I have seen. As for its effect? One minute the Urowq were there. Then they were gone. Cistera felt some tears in her eyes, looking across at Nathan sleeping, she wondered if this was the stranger her father had told her about!
The one, who had escorted the damaged Sovereign vessel and others back to Fendiq. The vessel had not outstayed its visit. Whoever was in charge had declined an invitation, to come aboard the Sovereign ship. Her father had sent something over to the individual in charge. What it was he would not tell her!
However her father had awarded the stranger, the KaLasec (Open guest of the Royal house of Fendiq. One of the highest honors an Absolute can bestow upon someone who is not native to Fendiq or her
colonies) But her father had told her never to fear about her succession to the throne.
She had been uncertain as to what he had meant by that! “ I have” he said “A promise from the Priestess, who told me; HE, will return to fulfill a promise made. It would be apparent should anything happen, that would cause my succession to the throne to be blocked, for any reason ! I suspect he was worried about the Jogarth and their plans, aided by the Urowq!
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