The radio loudspeaker boomed:
"OGM ship Phobos-29 to Rebel spaceship. Stand by for boarding or get blasted."
The Marscorp ships were within a few miles now, slowing to match the pace of the Rebel ship.
The outer airlock warning light flashed red, then green again.
"Ready!" said Aron's voice on the ship's communicator.
Jonner flicked his radio transmitter to the Marscorp beam.
"Go to hell!" he announced, and depressed the firing buttons.
