Chapter 114: Space Junk

Hovering above Heliostronus’ outer atmosphere, Montava, with his Septen prisoner Scaba was vainly trying to get priority clearance to land. The Fortress’ control tower had gallingly told him to wait his turn!

All around him was space junk…and the young upstart on the communicator had dared tell him to wait in line.

Never before had he experienced being inside a space traffic jam, civilian or otherwise. And Lord Talokta’s personal guards are never told to wait!

Attempts to maneuver through caused his ship’s senses to scream warnings to remain static. Collision imminent! He clenched his fists. Literally jammed inside miles of space junk…

Never in his life!

On a secure channel he impatiently reminded the control tower of his Sotoid priority status which entitled him full, undeniable clearance in all security matters. If not, why on Heliostronus could they not transfer him and his Septen prisoner onto the surface?