"I hoped you would know."
"Me? Why me?"
"You've become the authority on the capabilities and tactics of this operation. The Plutonian military Commanders respect you as a leader and as a professional, as do the Commanders of the ships soon to join us. Need I say more?"
Brad turned to face Drummer.
"How far do you commit yourself?"
"My life."
"It will take that, and more."
"What do you mean?"
"Betrayal strips men of — I believe the word is — honor. Would you accept being a traitor to President Narval?"
"If it will bring an end to this madness."