The Leonid Brigadier-General who'd first obtained intelligence from the Free Marid about this asset stepped forward, a good cubit taller than Abaddon, with a thick, reddish-brown mane and golden pelt typical of the half-humanoid/half lion hybrids. Leonids were the closest to extinction of all the hybrids, and therefore the most eager to help.
"Supreme Commander-General Abaddon," Rahotep gave a crisp salute. "Right this way, Sir. We haven't had a chance to explore the entire base, but we thought you'd want to see this right away."
Abaddon followed the man through a series of tunnels which burrowed deep into the ice. They crossed a rickety rope bridge built across part of the glacier which had fractured, a recent addition, Sata'anic in design. His breath steamed out in front of his face as
