For some reason these coordinates seemed to Brunner the final
manifestation of an impending doom. Riveting the globe with his eyes,
he understood the reason why. The enemy was perfectly positioned.....
"Colonel," he said. Dubcek glared at him, angry and agitated.
"Colonel, please." The commander left his post and came toward him.
"What is it?"
"Sir, if that's some kind of star gate---"
"It CAN'T be..... That is only a theory."
"But the American scientists are said to be coming close."
Dubcek did not wait to hear him out. He started toward the chief
scientist.
At that moment a blinding silver halo split the sky, and through its
inner darkness passed a ship far greater than any yet seen in battle.
To his final, unyielding horror, Brunner saw the outline of an enormous
carrier take shape inside the globe, in perfect position for the kill.