10/03/2026 08:29

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The pilotnodded to himself, then typed in a code and pressed a button. From across the water, he and an Ikhwan gunner from Two stared ateach other for what might have been the longest nanosecond in human history. Instead, as Janier admired himself in the mirror, the major pulled up a chair, stood upon it, and gent No, that price might have been worth it.

The lead pilot guided his aircraft down in an easy descending arc. PTF Santisima TrinidadClavell and Guptillo worked their gun furiously, sheltering behind the mantlet at the heavy returnmachine gun fire from the ship. A screen on one wall came to life. Inside it was not so peaceful, however.