Chapter One - Part 5

Yveon Herell, Governor pro-temp of Star Sector PFpc 1, called the cabinet of Necter Rapstren to a secret meeting. It was his intent to discuss possible repercussions of recent intelligence leaks.

He ended his final subject with a series of probing statements. "Gentlemen... if there were, indeed, any intelligence to be found with this debacle... there would not have been a leak."

He paused for a long moment, waiting for the slightest hint of a defense from anyone, especially Chairman Roberts. The absence, of that which he waited for, suggested that - perhaps -no member of this planet's ruling body might be guilty. It seemed only the capture of the suspects, and the subsequent bloody interrogation, could provide answers.

He continued, "Need I stress our great need for expeditious fervor?"

He glanced at their faces for recognition of his meaning. "Speed gentlemen!” he shouted. “We need these people apprehended now! If this gets out, we will lose more than our fortunes!"