Phantasm 2: In the Shadow of Iniquity (one) (1 rating) by Christopher J. Levinson
Page 26 of 26 They landed gently, with only a few sustained minor bumps when the power was
cut and the shuttle came to a final rest. All in all it was a much better
landing than Laura had expected.
There was a miniature replicator at the back of the shuttle and they used it
to create the materials they thought they would need; mainly some food and
water and small packs to carry them, for Scott a gel for his beard-growth, and
weapons in case of any surprises along the way. Laura knew the codes which
allowed them to replicate laser pistols and rifles, having taken them from
minds inside the network. She was slightly surprised that Scott knew how to use
a rifle. She didn't question him, understanding how difficult it would have
been living on the streets for a time after escaping the orphanage if he hadn't
known how to protect himself. Willow could use a pistol and she took one - the
enhancement allowed her to do a number of things, including holding and using a
weapon. Laura herself took none. She always tried to carry a staff-weapon in a
holster at her side, a kind of compacted metal spear. She didn't like laser
weapons, they were too clumsy and random, she wanted something more precise
that she controlled. When they had everything they needed they headed outside,
securing the shuttle.
It was daytime locally and Minarth's two suns were high above them,
ostensibly bright glowing beacons of light. They used them to gain a sense of
direction and headed for the spaceport, moving across the soil of another
world.
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