The sloop's scan docs had passed the first glance. The second glance from a Cizeri picket ship didn't hold up. It was a chase from that moment on.

Titan Squadron had gotten the green light for intercept. While the Seeva-class picket was nimble enough to chase most capital ships, it was clear that the sloop that crossed the Imperial side of the Hydian was in another class. Two X-wings and a new Alliance K-wing launched from the border station, quickly picking up speed to gain ground on the three pinpricks of white engine wash in the far distance.

"Unknown ship, zees ees Jovan station combat patrol. Bring your engines to idle or you weell be fired upon."

They were still well outside of weapons range, but Lieutenant Commander Mags Sondeeta preferred to set expectations early. Most spice runners preferred to surrender at the border if the jig was up. They definitely didn't want to leave it up to the Cizerack.

She glanced at the starboard cockpit pod. Her K-wing's bombardier, Su'taun'rrou Keellarroa gave a single nod. If it came to shooting, she was ready.