Point blank range. The proton beam hits the back of Illya's shoulder, exposed at the side of the desk. Illya cries out in pain but does not go into shock. The Malthar take several hits but is protected by his albedo screen. Yazirian B9 continues to fire on Vihl.
Maltharian sentries return fire.
The Malthar blasts Human B7 with ids maser, the Human's face taking the brunt of the terrible weapon's power. The Human falls dead. The Malthar backs past Vihl's position, squatting behind a chair a few meters away. Id grimaces as a laser bolt blows splinters out of the corner of the wooden chair's back. They share a glance.