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Special Task Forces. I was dispatched by the Degan authorities to
ask Brian a few questions about the incident last night.”
    The
bedroom door opened and Brain walked out carrying his rakna blade. He
looked at the girls to see if they were okay before tossing the rakna on
the ground. Siata used her telekinesis to take the rakna and hold it in
her hand. Her suit’s cat eyes glowed blue while she checked the blade. “I’m
still amazed at the construction of such a weapon,” Siata said. “One would
think the Kalaidians were a much older race when looking at this sword.” Using
her telekinesis again she placed the sword back onto the ground. “Your friends
seem surprised to see us.”
    “Do
you know her Brian?” Seles asked.
    “Yes,
I was told by the Degan authorities that a special task force would watch my
activities,” Brian answered. He turned to Siata. “So you know about the
Ick-Tckt?”
    “It
was reported by some concerned citizens. I don’t suspect you or Kivi of doing
anything wrong.” Siata turned to Seles. “Nor do I suspect any of your friends
here did wrong.” She turned back to Brian. “I just need some questions
answered.”
    “Go
ahead,” Brian responded.
    “Stand
down,” Siata commanded the Minans. They lowered their pulse rifles. “Now Brian,
tell me everything you can remember.”
    “I
was at the Kritkar with Kivi. We were enjoying a night out, drinking and such.
During the evening, we were approached by a pair of Ick-Tckt, male drones. They
asked if I was willing to work for their Duchess, Chka. Since I have a contract
with Captain Valis I declined.”
    “What
position were you offered?” Siata asked.
    “They
offered me the position of her Tcka Knight,” he answered.
    “So
after you turned them down, what happened next?” Siata asked.
    He
cleared his throat. “I got drunk. Kivi and I headed back to this apartment
complex later, when we encountered a number of Ick-Tckt armed and ready. They
requested I come with them, or else.”
    “I
snuck up behind their sniper and knocked him out,” Seles added. “I took that
position myself.”
    “So
you claim rightful self-defense?” Siata asked.
    “Yes,
that’s what I claim,” Brian answered.
    Siata
held her one hand up and signaled before turning back to Brian. “That will be
all. If I have any more questions I’ll call you into my office.” Siata turned
and left, flanked by the four Minan soldiers.
     
    * * *
     
    Zae
sat in the cockpit of the Mjolnir and fought a simulated battle. After
destroying a number of simulated enemy Talons she turned off the system and
closed her eyes. She opened up her eyes and took a deep breath before standing
up to stretch. She opened the front hatch of the giant and took the elevator
cord to the ground. She saw Daes was busy working on something on the computer.
    “You
did pretty well,” Daes said as Zae came over to get a drink of water.
    “I
could do better if the restrictor wasn’t in place,” Zae said.
    Daes
looked at her with a brow raised. “You do know that would kill you in real
combat Zae.”
    “Not
if I have an exoskeleton like Brian and Kivi.”
    Daes
again stared at Zae. “I should tell you that they paid for those suits
themselves.”
    “I
know Daes, that’s why I’m willing to pay the same as them,” Zae turned to the
Mjolnir and gazed at the giant, “I wouldn’t mind having one of those either.”
    Daes
called up the image of the prototype Talon. “I may have a solution to that
problem. You see, unlike the Mjolnir, the Talon isn’t doesn’t use a gravity drive.”
    “I
know that much.”
    Daes
pointed to the back of the prototype Talon. “The original design for the Talon
uses a Q-Drive. But for cost reasons, the Talons we see today aren’t equipped
like that.”
    “What’s
the difference between the gravity drive and a Q-Drive?”
    Daes
called up the blueprint of the Mjolnir. “The Mjolnir is equipped with a light
class gravity drive. This is what gives the