Simultaneously...

"Snord's Irregulars found it on Phecda in 3024."

The LCAF Hauptmann's words hung in the air, barely perceptible over the roar of the tavern ambiance which surro

Several minutes later...

"...and that's how I ended up here," Jackson concluded, taking a long swig from his glass of cider, its flowery bouquet wafting through the alcove which wrapped around our corner booth.

Hauptmann Albrecht and I exchanged incredulous glances.

"And you say you don't actually know what it is you're after?" I replied.

"Not exactly. Javier didn't tell me what he thought was in i