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==Chapter 107 - The Glow of a Worm inside a Child's Eye==
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Aboard the Clan Battleship Lei Kung, observing...
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...the naval trial from a position marking one edge of the trial zone, Nelson Elam watched the whole contest.
"Why are they retreating like that?" Conal asked.
"Because, Conal, they are not Clan warriors, and those crews are not Clan." Nelson stated. "Observe-as one jumps out to another location, another jumps in. This forces Cooper to either try to cover each of the 'goalposts' in the system, or concentrate his own flotilla...and that, is not our way, and they know it."
"but...how many times..."
"I would venture to guess that..there we are. I would venture to guess that the vessels jumping out? will be returning once they have made repairs, or they will remain as casualties until recovered by search-and-rescue." 
"Light 'mech tactics." Ward finally observed, "The moves are similar-they avoid a standing fight, and move to maneuver for victory, this will hinge on how well the Snow Ravens can adapt."
"Aff...what would Wolf crews do, I wonder?" Nelson invited the Loremaster.
"I...do not know. I am not trapped in a role like that...but as a Wolf commander I would try to order replication of their 'jumping' tactic, since we know where they have to go."
"That is a good way to commit bondsref." The actual warrior who helmed the Lei Kung spoke up. "The locals are using jump points with a safe transit duration measured in seconds, Conal Ward. Our systems do not permit such foolishness, because such tight points present an immediate danger of misjump and death."
"They do not seem to have that problem...", Ward Commented
"THEY are insane.", stated Nelson
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