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computer does not list in detail because they are too unlikely. WeтАЩve discarded all stem possibilities with
a probability of less than 0.06. That reduces the number of stems to 17.

"LetтАЩs say that one of the stem possibilities is that the Regent will react to our attack by removing the
blockade fleet. Then weтАЩll have more than 10,000 ships on our backs inside of a few minutes. This stem
possibility has a probability of 0.13, so itтАЩs one of those we have to take into consideration."

"Now we come to the branch possibilities. One of these is that the Regent will order the blockade fleet
to form a defence ring around Arkon 3 instead of attacking us. WeтАЩre prepared for that too. This branch
possibility has the probability of 0.44, so it lays above the boundary Atlan set. ItтАЩs just as probable that
the Regent will have the fleet attack us. There remains a probability of 0.12 for some other branch
possibility, if not several. For example, the blockade fleet might land on Arkon 2, take important materiel
on board, perhaps even dismantled pieces of the Regent itself under certain circumstances, and then fly
off thumbing its nose at us. According to AtlanтАЩs suggestion, weтАЩd have to ignore this branch,possibility."
He sighed and rubbed his hand over the stubble of his hair. "I donтАЩt think we can afford to do that."

"I agree," said Rhodan earnestly. "The idea is good but the suggestion itself is too sweeping, ignoring as it
does important possibilities. WeтАЩll eliminate all branch possibilities of less than 0.1. How many branches
are left now?"

Bell figured. "35," he answered.

"ThatтАЩs enough. If we do the same to the sub-branches how many of those are left?"

"41."

This time the calculation lasted somewhat longer.

"0.937."

Perry Rhodan struck the counter top, making a slapping sound with his hand. "ThatтАЩll satisfy us," he
decided, "even if you take in account the fact the Regent will make every effort to calculate the least likely
reaction possible."

"Fine," agreed Bell. "Then we donтАЩt have anything more to do than to make up a master program. One
for each unit?"

"2," said Rhodan.

Atlan and Arkonide had not changed his position. Chin cupped in hand, he stared reflectively into space.
"DonтАЩt you agree, Admiral?" asked Perry Rhodan as he turned his seat around.

Atlan shook his head, which could mean тАШNoтАЩ just as much as it could mean the question had not been
properly stated. "The thing is risky," he murmured. "I wish I could prove it to you, Perry, but right now I
donтАЩt know where the snag in this is." He looked up. "I mean, we needed a few more months yet. Are
you quite certain that it wasnтАЩt your bitterness over ThoraтАЩs death that drove you into this plane?"
 Rhodan had a ready answer on his lips. Then he considered for a bit and replied only somewhat later.
"Notquite certain, Arkonide," he admitted, shaking his head. "Perhaps ThoraтАЩs death really is my
motivation for this. But so what? HavenтАЩt we thought every little thing over 100 or 1000 times? HavenтАЩt
we made our plans as carefully as possible? HavenтАЩt the positronicons flawlessly calculated that under the