I grabbed the targeting array and I shredded the code. I didn’t just delete the programs. I ripped them into pieces and then jammed the pieces into ...ll the wrong holes. Now Thale reacted. His claws dug in and I felt his presence shoving me out of the Victrix.But I was grinning as I fell to my knees, gasping heavily. The soldiers were all gaping at me. Meetra helped me to my feet and offered me a small nanospray. I took it, blinking. They pointed at my nose. I sniffed and realized that was why I. When UNSEC started spouting off about them being in control and that they weren’t happy that some nations were using slaves Fiaz had ignored them. This was one area where he differed from Lee’s wishes, as it was the Federation driving this desire more so than him, he just took advantage of their desire.The other Mirzas and Viziers who were setting up their little empires in Persia had been more than happy to buy their slaves from Fiaz, as it was cheaper and easier than bringing them here. We were in bed by 2400; the boys had gone to bed at 2300. After a little touch and feel intimacy, sleep came easy and breakfast too soon.I speed read the updates after breakfast; there were no changes other than little fires everywhere that either needed fuel or water poured on them.I read the Russia and China updates with interest - none of it was good for either. I wondered if there was a way to make China lose interest in trying to take Russian territory - I would have to think hard about. 9666 ignored him and went to pick up her drill but 1757 kicked it away. ‘Stay on your knees, Bruja.’ ‘Why don’t you get back to work, Earth scum,’ 1757’s men closed in on 9666 and 4583. ‘Adults talking.’ ‘Bring it, Elephant Man,’ 4583 goaded. One of 1757’s men pushed 4583. In seconds 4583 had his knife out and stabbed his attacker in the throat. Blood gushed from his wound. 4583 had his other knife out to take on the rest before his first victim crashed to the ground. 9666 took a deep breath.