The task force under the command of Rear Admiral Kedlis Hetton reverted to realspace just as planned, with the four warships taking up their position as the Marines and their fighter escort were completing their descent into the extremes of Iridonia's upper atmosphere. “Reversion complete, Admiral,” Captain Melao reported. “The fleet will be on-station in a matter of moments.” “Aye aye, sir,” Melao replied. The two men nodded to each other as the captain made to relay the admiral's orders. — — — — — — — — — “Close one, ma'am,” the squad's sergeant commented. — — — “How many, and in what direction?”