Avon, Orac and others in “Unfinished Business”

What is it, Orac?

You asked me to report any extension of the Federation Command Network. Magnetrix Terminal 406 is now programmed in.

What planet does the terminal serve?

Helotrix.

[Astonished] Helotrix?!

It is the main terminal for the planet Helotrix. The fact is checked and confirmed.

That means the Helots are back in the Empire. But they aren't the sort to cave in so quickly. It took the Federation years to subdue them on the first expansion.

Dayna

They've retaken Lubus and Porphia Major in the last few weeks. If Helotrix has gone, that means the Federation now control most of Sector 4.

Vila

If they keep expanding at this rate, Avon, we don't have as much time as you thought. They'll be knocking on the door in a couple of years!

How are they doing it?

Vila

I don't know. But maybe we should start running now.