Dangerous Evolution
“We would have to move fast, landing under the cover of darkness at a cleared construction site half a kilometer from the Sentient ship.
The rest of the journey to the park would be on foot.
The plan revolved around ambushing the Sentients on their next body run, then getting into the ship before those inside could raise the shield.
It also called for Del to remain behind with our ship, keeping it ready for a quick departure. The Sentient didn’t agree.
“I should go with you and present myself as... one of the victims; their sensors will pick me up immediately, and they will come to investigate. You can set up your ambush around me.”
I looked at Stinson and Mendoza, and saw from their expressions that they shared my concerns about including Del in the assault.
Still... “That actually might work,” I conceded. “Our Kamosuits would hide our bio-signatures but yours would be like a signal flare.”
But can I trust you against your own people?
Loud, nagging doubts aside, this would place the Sentients exactly where we wanted them, instead of us having to react to their movements.MoreLess
The rest of the journey to the park would be on foot.
The plan revolved around ambushing the Sentients on their next body run, then getting into the ship before those inside could raise the shield.
It also called for Del to remain behind with our ship, keeping it ready for a quick departure. The Sentient didn’t agree.
“I should go with you and present myself as... one of the victims; their sensors will pick me up immediately, and they will come to investigate. You can set up your ambush around me.”
I looked at Stinson and Mendoza, and saw from their expressions that they shared my concerns about including Del in the assault.
Still... “That actually might work,” I conceded. “Our Kamosuits would hide our bio-signatures but yours would be like a signal flare.”
But can I trust you against your own people?
Loud, nagging doubts aside, this would place the Sentients exactly where we wanted them, instead of us having to react to their movements.MoreLess
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