“Where did you obtain this weapon, Warrior?”
“From the Technicians, Commander, like any other weapon. I’m sure if the Commander is interested, one would be available for him, too. I notice several of his staff already have them.”
Startled by this statement, I shot a glance at my waiting staff. The Warrior was right! Zah-Rah and Raht were wearing weapons similar to the one I was holding. I had simply not noticed before.
“Very well, Warrior,” I beamed, returning his sword. “That will be all. You may resume your training again.”
The Warrior turned and strode away.
I resumed my tour of review.
“One moment, Commander.”
It was Tur-Kam’s voice beamed into my head. I halted and turned to face her. The ex-trainer was intently watching the retreating figure of the Warrior.
“What is it, Tur-Kam?” I beamed.
“With your permission, Commander, I would like to investigate something.”
“Proceed.”
The Warrior I had conversed with suddenly halted, turned, and retraced his steps back to our group. I realized he must be responding to Tur-Kam’s hail.
She stepped forward to meet him, and there was a silent exchange for a few moments. Then the Warrior removed his echo helmet and handed it to Tur-Kam. She examined it closely.
“Commander! This warrants your attention.”
I joined them, and she passed me the helmet.
“I thought this Warrior’s movements were too sure for one just learning the intricacies of an echo helmet,” she beamed. “If you examine this unit, you will see it has been modified to allow his normal vision to bypass the face plate.”