"Use this," he said and the techie scrambled to obey. Lanier’s key-card overrode the maglock, and the light flashed green. The technician reached for the handle when the door flew open with a sudden bang, striking him in the face. He crumpled against the wall and fell into a heap. Lanier took no notice of the technician’s fate. He spun on the ork coming through the door, pistol in hand. The ork held a hand -cannon that made Lanier’s slim weapon seem like a toy by comparison.