Oritz Konig told me that just as we were
leaving the Base. We're the men who liberated Mars! The people in the
Belt are especially pleased since the pirates had planned to blockade
them once they had a strong hold on Eagle City. Why, you couldn't find
another place in the Solar System that'd be happier to see us than
Yellow City!"
The Star Ranger was given priority docking. Once its engines were shut
down, a large crew ran to secure it and welcome the Starmen. As Zip,
Mark, and Joe descended the ladder, eager hands reached up to help them
down the last two or three rungs. Through the bubble helmets on their
suits, the mechanics and service personnel were all smiles.
When Zip inquired about the offices of Starlight Enterprise, the
Starmen were ushered to a small moonbus and driven directly to the
site. The complex was a small two-story building set in a row of
offices, workshops, and garages not far from the landing field. All
buildings on Ceres were made of the gray rock native to the asteroid.
Building material was cheap and solid, but plain.
Although the city itself was covered with an atmosphere dome, the SE
office was located close to the landing field, not within the city
proper. Entrance was through an airlock. Once through the airlock, the
Starmen removed their helmets and placed them on the rack.
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