​     The algrim were much fiercer opponents than the helicopters. In fact, after a few seconds, the helicopters dropped away from the battle to head back for base. The algrim warships attacked, not with missiles and ammo fire, but with lasers and sonic cannons and force blasters.

​     We sure could use the Azure right about now, Gramps thought.

​     As if in reply, they appeared.

​     The air filled with sparkling blue Azure warships.

     One Azure warship for every algrim warship...

​     although more algrim warships showed up every second...

​     as did more Azure ships.

​     The sky over the Diamond Tower filled with the sounds and sights of battle.

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