Aurelian immediately became more interested.
"What was that outpost researching?"
"Unknown. The courier records only identify it as Station Veyra Nine."
"Human technology?"
"Possibly. It received several shipments from Sanctuary Ardent during the occupation."
That was enough to matter.
Some of the equipment removed from the sanctuary before Aurelian arrived had almost certainly gone there.
Astra understood the same thing.
"If Drann is emptying the station, that transport may be carrying whatever they recovered."
"Yes."
Rhoswen's mood improved immediately.
"Now can we stop waiting?"
Aurelian studied the route.
The transport had two escorts, both light cruisers. No additional Compact ships were close enough to respond quickly if something happened.
More importantly, the convoy route passed through an empty system near the edge of Solenne's extended patrol range.
This time, the opportunity was worth considering.
Aurelian opened a channel to Solenne.
