Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine Page #4

Barbaric.

Was it actually alive?

At some point it was.

And based on its organic state,

it wasn't that long ago.

But now it's just a mindless thrall.

If that's the case, then someone

or something was controlling it.

Which means it's likely

we have been detected.

So much for the element of surprise.

Say it.

Say what?

It's always gotta be the hard way.

Now we can proceed.

Don't touch me!

Why, you!

What did they do to you?

I think I know what happened

to the rest of my crew.

It's synthetic, but I can feel it.

We have to get out of here.

Yeah, about that, I brought you a present.

Can you travel?

I'd like to, but I don't think so.

- You have to save your sister.

- I'm not sure that's possible.

I'm sorry, my friend.

We are airborne and remain

on the perimeter, awaiting your command.

The mire is down.

Drone communication re-established.

Recovery protocols re-engaged.

Commander Voss, offline.

Lieutenant Ryll, please respond.

Repeat. Lieutenant Ryll, report.

Hold on.

Control.

Affirmative, sir. What is your situation?

Commander Voss is dead.

Understood, Commander.

Recovery drones en route. ETA 10.

Very good.

Bring them in low.

We're approaching target area...

...and drones will only serve

to alert them to our position.

Understood. Flying in low.

They may already know our position.

Approaching from directly ahead.

Where's Saber?

Perhaps we should follow his lead.

We move forward.

- Princess!

- Release her!

I am not a prisoner, Ryll.

These are friends.

I'm here on a secret mission.

A mission you can now assist me with.

Something's not right, Princess.

Those who stand beside you

are friends to no one.

Where is Prince Tyr?

The prince is dead.

And you have sworn loyalty to the crown.

To me.

I'm ordering you to put your weapons

on the ground and stand down.

- What are you doing?

- They're doing their duty.

What have we here?

A Saurian.

It seems I'm not the only one

traveling with unlikely allies.

Please do not interfere.

Your voice is kind...

...but your intentions remain unclear.

Let me spell it out for you.

I see.

We have been searching for you.

The king is very ill.

You must return to Ares with us immediately.

Your dedication to your post is admirable...

...but no longer necessary.

I will return to Ares soon enough.

But first we must honor my brother...

...with a funeral pyre.

I am far from dead!

- Well, that was unexpected.

- You said he was dead!

He is! He just doesn't know it yet!

After him!

I hate bugs!

Raine!

Lorthos! You're still

on the wrong side, I see!

That's Lorthos?

From your stories I expected more.

You'll make a nice pair of boots!

This is pointless. Kill them all!

- Make it hurt!

- With pleasure.

Split up! Draw their fire!

- Control, are you getting this?

- Affirmative. Powering up.

Crotalus.

- Cover me.

- What?

Cover me!

It's an honor to fight beside you.

What's that?

Incoming!

Control, we could use those drones!

Enemy targeted, engaging boosters.

Control, destroy all hostile targets.

We're in pursuit of the heirs.

Affirmative.

Drop it.

Who exactly are you?

Saber Raine.

A mercenary.

I prefer adventurer.

Well, you've stumbled into quite

the adventure this time.

Always seems to happen that way.

Turn around.

You really don't understand

what's happening here.

I... I think I do.

You teamed up with some bad guys...

...tried to kill your brother.

Some sort of plan for world

domination, blah blah blah.

My job was to find you. I'll let you

sort the rest out with your people.

- So you're for hire?

- Yup.

Damn, I guess that does make me a mercenary?

But if you're thinking of making some

sort of counter offer, don't even bother.

A man of principles.

That's right.

This changes everything.

I am now open for negotiations.

My prices are extremely reasonable.

Kneel.

You need me to...

...profess my undying loyalty,

I can do that. I can do that.

Now, I never, ever wanted to hit a woman...

...let alone a princess but...

...you did just try to cut my head off,

and on our first date.

Your attempt at humor is simply

an effort to conceal your inadequacies...

...as a man.

You know what?

I'm going to have no problem doing this.

Perhaps your arrogance isn't a ploy.

You are quite skilled.

You have no idea.

Do it!

I said do it!

Better late than never.

Unknown flyers.

Engage in air to air protocols.

Farewell, hero!

- Can your weapons take that ship out?

- Possibly.

- Maximum power.

- Let's go.

And now you die!

Here we go.

I have gotta get me one of those.

We didn't fire.

Enemy vessel destroyed.

Always have backup.

Control, prepare for boarding.

Belay that order!

There is a danger here far more

important than Caliope's treachery.

Do we have any other vessel

to take us off this planet?

Got my ship. The Gladiator.

Then the trident has an important mission.

Awaiting orders.

He never goes anywhere without his guns.

What is happening?

My instincts tell me

we must leave this place.

They are nothing! We have the power.

If there's one thing

my long sleep has taught me.

Winning is about survival.

I was trapped on this planet once.

Never again!

Should we alert our allies?

Tell them to evacuate.

I've routed all power to another task.

Their fate is their own.

Energy cloak engaged.

Nearing target area.

Control, is the frequency I gave you set?

Affirmative. Deviant frequency

online and sonic projector charged.

Are you at a safe range?

Please confirm you are at a safe range.

It doesn't matter, complete your mission.

Affirmative.

It may not be her.

It is.

I can feel it.

That is disturbing news.

If the threat is as dire as you suggest...

...you will have the full support

of the Star Sentinels.

Thank you, Kandra Syn. I believe he

will remain outside populated areas.

Perhaps as far as rogue space.

Our scout ships will patrol the outer reach.

If he is found, he must be dealt with.

Aren't we overreacting?

Since when has earth had a problem with

shooting first and asking questions later?

Please, Ambassador Steele,

we must all be united in this effort.

We have to be proactive, not reactive.

Do my ears deceive me?

The Aresian empire...

...the lunar council of the Ghost Nebula...

...even the sentinel sisters.

You are all actually afraid.

It's not fear that guides our hand.

It's wisdom.

There's always going to be

destructive forces in the universe...

...that need to be opposed.

It is extreme...

...to invoke a call to arms for just one man.

Ambassador. Sinjin is far more

than a mere man.

Our race was part of that war, so long ago.

We know first hand of his malevolence.

Should there even be a chance he lives...

...we must be prepared.

Which is why I think

developing a military task force...

...that is not only capable

of protecting our worlds...

...but also those that cannot

protect themselves is necessary.

Do I have your support?

I will get word to my sisters in all sectors.

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