Rouxe was murdered was to prevent his testimony, although no one can explain how he was murdered. Another shocker: Who’s missing a TD weapon? Here’s a list of Terran and Autonomist weapon storage facilities. . . . —Dr. Net-head Stavros, 2106.053.21.32 UT, indexed by Heraclitus 8 under Flux Imperative After Matt disconnected his call with Ari, the ship’s proximity alarm went off. A view port opened over the pilot’s panel and showed the reason: a maintenance bot was approaching the port dorsal area, using the standard stern approach. Its automated message said it intended to perform a hull integrity test. He called the Pilgrimage maintenance control center. “This is Aether’s Touch. Can you explain the maintenance bot at my slip, when I didn’t ask for one?” When he could, he managed his own maintenance; he saved money and if the job wasn’t done well, he could only blame himself. There was silence. Finally, the operator responded. “This is Pilgrimage Maintenance One.
