The Valkyrie assault carrier roared to life as Inquisitor Saw jumped onboard, with what little remaining of her personal team following closely behind. Demicus’ metal jaw clicked furiously from vibration as the large metal ramp clamped shut, and transport took off full speed, shooting out of the shuttlebay toward the metropolis. Off to his left, Henriq began checking the scopes of his long-las for the fourth time, deliberately averting the gaze of his master. Mara’s death had

In the southern outskirts of the settlement, a trio of farmers celebrated their plentiful harvest. Once again, the nine-month long spring on the planet had made them rich. On top of that, their recreational crop had also produced a high yield. Sporting a massive grin, the oldest man gave the rough paper another lick, and finished rolling the Iho stick. “After lunch, we got to get harvesting,” He commented as he gazed out into the vest grain fields. “Gee, Mardri, you stuffed t