The rounded YT-1210 freighter Quick Step reverted from hyperspace outside a barren star system. Just visible from the freighter’s cockpit was a dim red dwarf star orbited by two rocky worlds barely worth the label of planet and a pale blue gas giant much farther away. The ship vectored closer to the desolate star system, sweeping the planets with powerful sensors to determine their value. “That was a sweet jump!” called the Rodian pilot Jebvui excitedly from her station inside the cockpit. “Brought us right on target!” “Thank you, Professor,” Samtel replied drily. “Will that be on the exam?”