Felix didn't need to wait for Rosch's orders. He aimed beyond the Sangheili and fired directly at Kahn. The assassin ducked low, keeping the moving alien between himself and Felix. His battle rifle kicked up a staccato rhythm, punching holes in the wall behind Venter and G294. The rebel and ex-Spartan fell together to avoid the gunfire as the G294 lookalike sprang to his feet and moved to help Venter. "Lieutenant Commander, take Kahn!" Rosch ordered belatedly. "G293, G299, cover him!" "Nimue!" he heard Cassandra yell. "Run!" "Sir," the Spartan grunted tersely, raising his assault rifle. * *