Lucin's fingers drummed along the arm of his command chair as he watched the invasion in real time on the main viewer. He now had the host body of commander Zurig for his use. He leaned forward analyzing the incoming scan data on the display and the reports from the squad commanders on the ground.
What Lucin had feared was already taking place. The collective mind was fading and while he still commanded the individuals, they were not one in mind as the Baruk had been. The number of those assimilated had simply been too many considering the strong will of these humans. He still wanted the boy and his power-a more fitting host for his glorious reign over humanity.
"What are we getting on scans of the mountain?" Lucin asked.
"Not much, sir, we have a lot of interference from heavy metals," the science officer said.
If they are running through a rail car system through the mountain, then they must be expecting to go somewhere that could provide them all with a way of escape, he thought.
"Bring us around, helmsman. I want to be waiting on the other side of this mountain when they emerge."
"Yes, sir."
The Vorn warship left the main group, still attacking the city, and began its trek over and beyond Mt. Ortiss. Smoke pillared up into the sky behind them as the Guniran province fell to their onslaught.