The Assembly knew its folly when the ships arrived back at the Hub. Not only had the mission been successful, but it had also unmasked a major problem. Assemblyman Quipol Holidan had tried to send others into what he thought was a death mission. He’d even tried to help cover up the attempted assassinations of Zander and Lavella because his nephew had been behind the attempt. They’d been caught, and both Holidans were sentenced to death for their various crimes.