Adventures in the Far Future & Tales of Outer Space — page 290: what you’re looking at

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Daryesh nodded. It was entirely possible. Not much energy was required, since the generators of Vwyrdda served only as catalysts releasing fantastically greater forces. And Sol had none of the defensive science which had enabled his world to hold out for a while. Yes, it could be done. He stiffened with the sudden furious thought of Laird: That’s it, Daryesh! That’s the answer. The thought-stream was his own too, flowing through the same brain, and indeed it was simple. They could have the whole ship armed and armored beyond the touch of Janya. And since none of the technicians aboard understood the machines, and since they were now wholly trusted, they could install robot-controls without anyone’s knowing. Then the massed Grand Fleet of Janya—a flick of the main switch and man-killing energies would flood the cruiser’s interior, and only corpses would remain aboard ... dead men and the robots that would open fire on the Fleet. This one ship could ruin all the barbarian hopes in a few bursts of incredible flame. And the robots could then be set to destroy her as well, lest by some chance the remaining Janyards managed to board her. And we—toe can escape in the initial confusion, Daryesh. We can give orders to the robot to spare the captains gig, and we can get Joana aboard and head for Sol! There’ll be no one left to pursue! Slowly, the Vwyrddan’s thought made reply: A good plan. Yes, a bold stroke. Well do it! Later, when Laird slept, Daryesh thought that the young man’s scheme was good. Certainly he’d fall in with it. It would keep Laird busy till they were at the Grand Fleet rendezvous. And after that it would be too late. The Janyard victory would be sealed. All he, Daryesh, had to do when the time came was keep away from that master switch. If Laird CORniclooo SS (SO)