Slaughter

The bridge was silent as Khan flew the ship toward the nearby space station. The scanners had already locked onto the structure, and the vehicle's security codes had cleared it for landing. Everything went as smoothly as possible, but the atmosphere remained heavy.

Khan wasn't alone on the ship. Gordon was with him on the bridge, and a small team of soldiers waited in the cargo area. That force wasn't anything significant, but the banner it waved could open any door.

That authority was the only reason behind the team's presence. Khan would have preferred to make the trip alone, but his plan would work better with Gordon taking care of the small details. The noble guard was aware of his role, too, hence the heavy atmosphere.