The Stiletto had yet to destroy the freighter’s other gun turret, but the display of blasts on the hull clearly showed their intentions. Which is why it was such a surprise for Ardesh when a transmission came through from the freighter. “This is…Ca…Stowe of …Lernian Star.” The transmission sounded somewhat garbled and laboured as if there was either something was wrong with the ship’s communications or Stowe realised that he had met his match. Either option pleased Ardesh. Ardesh didn’t have to get the transmission processed to know what it meant. “…ledged Aeolian,” said Stowe. “…ian Star out.”