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the Hades Nebula.  That region of space was usually avoided by all since there was nothing of value there and the severe cosmic storms originating from the nebula. Basic navigation was nearly impossible because of strong gravity wells and severe radiation belts. 
      While patrolling along the outskirts of the nebula, a huge neutrino flash was detected as a rogue comet entered an uncharted worm hole.  Both ships captains immediately knew where their prey had gone.  In the excitement of the chase once again being on, neither captain sent a report of the worm hole as they entered in after their quarry, especially as each realized the worm hole could be the source of a future fortune.  After two days, they were able to detect the fleet once again.  Having the enemy trapped in the worm hole both captains agreed they would try to capture as many ships as possible knowing their advanced technology would set them up as lords in their clans once the ships were sold.  Their loathing of those they chased made them fearless, with their quarries' non-violence ethos was so distasteful to them.  When they detected the collision of two ships, they were nearly panting in anticipation of capturing their first Flem ships.  Many of the crew wondered aloud what the Flem would taste like and how much fun they would make as captives.
    Both Tooth Clan ships had just docked at opposite ends of the first crippled ship and were preparing to board when the ship blew itself up.  The combined explosion of the ship’s engine and a cargo of 10,000 matter anti matter power plants and its volatile cargo of fuels was spectacularly beyond belief.  Not only destroying itself and the two attackers, it also disrupted the Hade Worm Hole sending my ship, the Grub, into normal space.
       “When I materialized, in normal space I was trapped inside this planet.  I have not been able to figure out why I did not materialize in solid matter.  Instead, the force field around me created a bubble of space around me that had become my jail for all these years.  The damage from the explosion initially damaged many of my systems, primarily my sensors and propulsion.  Believing I was doomed, and after the loss of my fellow ship, I simply decided to go to sleep, figuring I would not wake up."
        "That makes for some story Grub, so where does that leave us?" Dan asked as he tried to wrap his head around the fantastic story he was just told.
       "That unfortunately is not the end of the story I am afraid, Daniel.  With the tally of life lost, and all the wars being fought throughout the old League of Planets space, the Libras have sent ships to Earth in order to expand their territory, but even more importantly for them, to draft humans for their cannon fodder.  Although they are in many ways expanding their holdings, their citizenry are not what you would call foot soldiers.  While they are comfortable blasting their enemies from the comfort of their ships they will not what you would say, close with the enemy and make it personal."
      "When can we expect them to get here?" interrupted Dan as the thought of intergalactic war started to give him a headache.
       "Since repairing my sensors and sending additional sensors to the surface, I estimate their arrival in no less than twenty of your years, at which time I will destroy myself." Grub flatly replied.
        "The hell you are my friend! You are going to make up for the damage your people did by leading them here in the first place.  We are not only going to save Earth, we are going to kick some serious alien ass!" Dan stated energetically, "We have a war to prepare for, and you are going to be my quartermaster, intelligence, and anything else I need you to be. We have a mutual enemy and by god we are going to win."
      "I cannot help you Daniel, I am unable to make or use any weapons, or participate in the taking of life.  It is one of the most important tenants of my civilization." Grub