"What now? We are on the run. The Icarus is launching combat drones," Owens was back from the cockpit.
"We don't have the exact plan. But, I guess, we get now support. At least down to the planet we have a limited time window. Still the door in the cave base is closed. So we have options," Ryan replied.
"We are soon accelerating from the planet away. I would say the point of no return is reached I about 10 minutes. Then we have to be sure we make it to the rendezvous," Owens was worried about the approaching fighters.
"The problem is, if we go down to the planet, we don't fly away with maximum speed. Then they are faster on us," Knight said. He was no expert for air or space battles. But that he could tell.
"Right. Our combat drones have faster acceleration. So they should be here at the planet in time to intercept the fighters. But they will meet up close to the planet as I calculated," Owens added. This gave at least the others something to consider.
The Icarus had now launched all combat drones which were accelerating towards the 40 fighters.
"Wow, bold move. At least we should be save for now," Owens commented.
"This means we make it to our destination." Ryan looked at the tactical display. "Knight needs now the suit."
Watkins went for the emergency space suits. The enemy capital ship jumped away.
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Solar Warden
FantascienzaAfter deciphering a contest of the US military, Samuel Archer gets the chance to join a secret program of the US military. Influenced by the beauty of a female Soldier, he decides to join as a military member, not knowing what danger might be hidden...
