The Titan Jewel dropped out of quantum speed just beyond the starting point of the Alliance starship's trail.

"Look at that," Julie said as they were surrounded by debris from a number of ships.

The proximity sensors automatically brought up their shields, and blue flashes of energy flickered as bits and pieces of damaged ships bounced off. Juan took a scan, and the computer quickly identified the fragments as a mix of Sa'larie and Alliance. "Doesn't ...