Brown, a native of planet Avalon, settled by the British, sometimes carried the English love of understatement and dry wit too far. There is dry, and then there is desiccated. “Obliterating a major repair and refueling depot would not come close to satisfying my personal craving for revenge against them for everything they’ve done to the human race and to people I know,” added Major Kraft. His scowl slowly turned to a wolfish smile, “But it would be a very good start. I would certainly be in favor of it.” The XO, Chief Engineer, Marine Detachment Commander, Chief Medical Officer, and Commanding Officer were meeting in Max’s Day Cabin. The commander wanted to bring his little “Kitchen Cabinet” up to speed on what had happened when he met with King Khalil, the senior Rashidian commanders, and Admiral Catalus. “Since everyone else has seen fit to express an opinion on this subject, doctor, do you have anything to say?” Max smiled at him gently. “Actually,”
