"What is it?"
"Sir, if that's some kind of star gate—-"
"It CAN'T be….. That is only a theory."
"But the American scientists are said to be coming close."
Dubcek did not wait to hear him out. He started toward the chief scientist.
At that moment a blinding silver halo split the sky, and through its inner darkness passed a ship far greater than any yet seen in battle. To his final, unyielding horror, Brunner saw the outline of an enormous carrier take shape inside the globe, in perfect position for the kill.
26) New queen appears, QB3. Check.
BECAUSE WAR IS NO GAME, AND NO ONE PLAYS BY ANY RULES.
At their posts, Masaryk and Wessenberg were struck dumb. Dubcek stood still in the middle of the room. The chief scientist had taken out his ear-piece and thrown it to the floor. All seemed incapable of movement. Finally Masaryk stirred, shook his head and cleared his throat.
"Colonel. A second enemy carrier has appeared. Bearing 01 to 02,
F-six. He's staring right down our throat."