The Picard ManoeuvreChapter 4
Commander Whitfield with the Gamma Ten, transporting a half-dozen scientists from as many Earth centres of learning, beat Scott home by twelve hours. They were not aware of the tensions, or the attempted use of force. They didn’t realise the increased significance of the challenge they received on making transit. Their first indication of trouble was being met by an armed security detachment. We gave them a brief run-down on the events while they’d been en route, checked that they were who...