It is, incidentally, quite a worthwhile book. If you haven't given it a try yet, I recommend that you do so. No ownership or authorization is is hereby claimed, and no copyright infringement is intended. This is an unauthorized work of fiction, and no consideration of any sort is rendered or received in any form or manner in exchange for any part of this story.
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This story is rated PG-13 for language and references to violence. Many thanks to Matt Nute, Alicia McKenzie, Kaylee and especially Falstaff for background information and betaing for this story. They were instrumental in assisting me in this story. Feedback would be greatly appreciated, as this is a first effort with these particular characters. By now, everyone on that piece of land is exploded and frozen, unprotected in space. . .