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. It doesn't actually track the plane, like a homing device. It doesn't need to. It has one simple function, and that is to tap into our plane's computer, download our coordinates, and transmit them. Once our plane has made the jump, the coordinates can't be changed, and so the Navy knows when and where a plane will come out of the Lanes."
"You know a lot about it," Xris said.
"I invented it," Rowan answered. She was silent a moment, then added. "I'm glad to see it's working."
Xris snorted, but he caught himself almost smiling. The old Rowan all over again ....
"Your tax dollars at work," Tycho was muttering.
"Evasive maneuver! Hang on!" Harry shouted.
The stars whirled. The cruiser disappeared. Everyone clung to whatever they could find to cling to. A thud, a yelp, and a curse came from the vicinity of the cargo bay. Quong must not have heard the warning.
Xris was on his feet. "Computer, how soon can we make the jump into hyperspace?"
"We will not be going into hyperspace," said XP-28 in self-righteous tones. "We have no shields, no weapons. I have decided that it would be in our best interests to surrender. I have locked out manual control." "Harry, take over!"
"I can't, Xris. It's getting some sort of signal from that cruiser out there) I can't override--"
"I can, Xris," Rowan said quietly. "You know I can."
Xris stared at her, grim, doubtful
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