A few hours later, the pilots were called to the hangar again.

Sion gave the briefing while Maya stood beside him, "As we left Cepheus IV, a signal was intercepted intended for the Homeworld base we just neutralized.  Our task force has traced the signal to what appears to be an armed freighter fleet.  We believe they were supplying the Homeworld insurgents with weapons and supplies.  When we are in range, we will try to negotiate with them, but if negotiations break down..."

Red lights began to flash while a siren blared.

Sion sighed, "Suit up."

Following the same launch procedures as before, Sion went out first followed by Maya.  Sion's Fury immediately split into its three parts that zoomed off in different directions to scout and exploit weaknesses in the enemy ship formations.  Maya surveyed the situation and waited for the rest to join her out in space.