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approximately one-mile, transmitted its Code-for-the-Day.

The clear signal was returned by ArkonтАЩs robot fleet OGG-06. Having been identified as a ship of the
Empire, theTitan was allowed to pass. The robot ships accompanied it and theGanymede at 0.8 the
speed of light toward the outer space ramparts of the defence belt which surrounded Arkon I, II & III,
an orbiting network of floating battle stations which constituted an impregnable stellar fortress.

TheTitan was a masterpiece of Arkonide spaceship engineering. Deep within the massive sphere was
heard the roaring and deep-throated bellowing and humming of giant converters, transformers, magnetic
field generators and apparatuses and machines of unimaginable dimensions and sophistication. The
mandatory personnel strength was 1500 men, in order to make of theTitan the most powerful,
battle-ready and dangerous warship in the Milky Way.

The hyperspace transceiver equipment was warmed up and ready.

A point of development had arrived, which Perry Rhodan wished to discuss with the robot brain on
Arkon. After transmission of the recognition signal, the robot Regent confirmed its reception. Incapable
of any human emotion, and reacting only to cold, factual logic, the giant positronic brain waited.

Even Perry Rhodan who was preparing to conquer the universe for the Earth, did not presume to keep
the 5000 square-mile Brain waiting. He knew his limitations! And again this was a trait that elevated him
from the common run of men.

Rhodan submitted his reportтАФshort, sure and precise. In the process, he did not say everything, but
what he did say had to carry the stamp of factuality for the cold logic of the giant positronic brain.

No counter-question was received. Only a whisper of static emerged from the hypercom speakers. The
robot Regent waited. The report had been thoroughly taken apart, broken down, checked out,
researched, investigated, evaluated and confirmedтАФrevealing that the communication had not yet been
concluded.

After a short pause, Rhodan continued: "I am asking for permission to return to Earth with theTitan . It
was demonstrated in our recent encounter with the Mounder fleet of Talamon that I canтАЩt get by with a
standard crew complement of 1500 men. We Earthmen cannot be expected to have the same level of
intelligence quotient that has been normal to the Arkonides, even though a small percentage of theTitan
тАЩs crew has demonstrated above average ability. In order to raise this space vessel to the power factor
that is commensurate with its design and construction, it is absolutely necessary to increase the personnel
complement level. On Terra I will find the necessary help. I ask that you check the logic of my request."

The hypercom speakers were silent for 3 minutes. Then came the robot brainтАЩs answer. "Leave of
absence is granted!" boomed the speakers.

TheTitan cut the connection. Perry Rhodan turned his head to look at Bell.

The latter grinned with satisfaction. "Well, you tricked the old bucket of bolts pretty good!" he enthused.
"If it only knew" He stopped, staring at Perry questioningly. "ArenтАЩt you glad that you put it over?"

"No! In spite of the answer, we havenтАЩt anything to be overjoyed about, Bell."

RhodanтАЩs words rang soberly through the Control Central. Bell gazed at his friend reflectively. Perry was