Bill Pillchard moved with his rifle to the roof of the quarters, joining Richard Peck. There, they had a good view of the approaching JAB .

“I brought you some extra ammo. I thought we might be able to pick some people off before they reach us. Oh, Andy Karns is bringing his rifle up here to help us.”

“Great, hey Bill, check this out. At the front of the deck, off to the right a little. It looks like someone is setting something up.”

“Yeah, your right. It almost looks like some kind of pipeing, but its too dark.”

The hatch behind them opened and Andy appeared with his rifle gripped in his hand.

“Hey guys.”

Three things happened at once. The pipeing set up on the following JAB exploded in orange light, a sharp “ CRAAACK ” shook the night air, and Andy Karns right shoulder exploded in a crimson mist.

“OH MY, OH MY GOD !!!!”

Richard and Bill rushed Andy from the roof top, shouting at the top of their lungs.

“SHOTS FIRED , THEY HAVE A CANNON !”

“WE NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION , NOW !!”