X-Wing 04: The Bacta War by Michael A. Stackpole

Author:Michael A. Stackpole
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Fantasy, Adventure, Science Fiction
ISBN: 9780307796240
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Published: 1997-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

"Sure, as if such a time could exist." Linna grabbed a half-full pitcher of Lomin-ale, filled her mug, and topped it with foam. "Speed can't hurt."

"Oh, the innocence of youth." Corran took the mug from in front of her and blew off the foam. "Let me tell you about this time we were on a mission and we got jumped by a Lancer-class frigate. If I'd been in an A-wing, well, Rogue Squadron would have a lot more dead on its rosters and Isard would still own Coruscant .

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Though he knew the news he had would make Ysanne Isard happyin and of itself a feat worthy of monumentsFliry Vorru kept any sign of it from his face as he entered her office. He intended to surprise her so he could gauge her disposition. The weather becoming hotter and the inclusion of daily rainstorms that hit in the early afternoon had combined with the pressure from Ashern strikes to make Isard more than disagreeable.

Antilles and his antics had further exacerbated the problem. Their hit-and-run tactics were costing the cartel in both credits and prestige. Each raid cost the cartel one or two TIE fighters, which really amounted to insignificant losses, if someone had access to a TIE fighter production facility. Sienar Fleet Systems had numerous starfighter factories scattered throughout the galaxy, but they neglected to put one here, on Thyferra. As a result, the cartel had to trade for replacements with the likes of Supreme Warlord Harssk and High Admiral Teradoc. They gratefully accepted bacta in return for the fighters, but the scorn that came with each delivery could drive Isard into furious tantrums. When Isard turned to look at him and smiled, Fliry Vorru felt something cold and serpentine slither through his abdomen. "Ah, Minister Vorru, do come in. I was hoping we would have a chance to speak, and here you arrive before I need send for you."

Glad he had saved himself from being summoned, Vorru nodded graciously and returned a smile of his own. "I have information I think you will find useful and even pleasing."

Isard's scarlet diaphanous outfit rustled as she took a seat in a high-backed chair. "Good news is most welcome, Minister Vorru. Would you be seated? Refreshment?"

There is something going on here I do not understand. Have the Ashern poisoned her somehow? "Perhaps I will give you my report and you'll have a chance to reconsider your offer, Madam Director."

Isard's eyes widened. "You can't think me so capricious that I could rescind my offer because you've overestimated what you want to tell me, can you?" She waved away any reply before he'd even made an attempt to open his mouth. "My news is good enough to make me offer you something to drink. Give me your news, then you shall have mine and you can see if you want to drink with me."

/ knew one of us would be surprised here, but I didn't expect it would be me. He nodded slowly. "As you will, Madam Director.

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