The planet was supposed to be empty.

It was not supposed to suddenly attack when Leard’s ship, the Fireblade, slid into the atmosphere.

What’s really down there on the planet? Something took Leard’s mechanic, and he’s going to get him back. Even if it means going after him personally and discovering that the mastermind behind the attacks has a plan much more deep than Leard could have guessed…

This is a Stellar Intrepid adventure short story of 3,800 words.