If the Thandol detected them on the way and reacted, he intended to take the risk and warn the others while they were in Jump status. At over five light-seconds from Wendal, seeing a startle reaction at the planet wouldn’t come instantly. Had the empire’s monitors detected the incoming five T-cubed tachyon traces over the last two days, headed towards the Emperor’s throne world, there might have been a massive welcoming committee already in space, watching for any unexpected arrivals. Instead, everything seemed completely normal, with the expected busy comings and goings of the capitol of an interstellar empire. There was a mix of mostly commercial traffic, ships of various designs representing different species, and a few itinerant military ships, some Ragnar, and based on size and combat suitable designs, there were two of what must be Finth and Thack Delos warships. There was a much larger Thandol navy presence than they saw on their only previous visit.
What do You think about Koban 6: Conflict And Empire?
