HALF BREED
Determined to be heard, the prospector fell to his knees and went to work.
* * *
Though still capable of movement, the scout was severely damaged. The artificial intelligence knew that, and took approximate steps.
A signal went out, took thirty-six standard time units to reach its destination, and was taken under consideration. The reply was clear: "Region the fleet".
The scout broke orbit, accelerated away, and entered hyperspace.
The Vamoos waited till the predator was gone, fired his sublight drive, and began the long journey home. It would take the better part of three unproductive years. The Committee would be most unhappy. Far/Fetcher sighed, adjusted his various bladders, and began a
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