I scrambled in through the hatch just as the elven officer inside the APC let out a low, triumphant chuckle. He was jacked into the APC controls, connected to his vehicle by a smartlink. His eyes were unfocused, staring off into space as he concentrated on the virtual feedback his mind was getting through the link. The APC had stopped its turn, and I heard the soft whine of the cannon as it came to bear. Within a second, it would fire.