Deal of the Century

A Short Story. What starts as a routine patrol becomes a desperate fight for survival. When Bravo Squadron is sent to investigate a seemingly perfect, uncolonized planet, starfighter pilots Devon and Jadsia expect boredom, not a battlefield. But Prexis IV holds secrets-and salesmen. Ambushed by adaptive drones, hounded by intelligent missiles, and stalked through the jungle by machines that learn with every shot, they discover the planet is a live-fire demo for the galaxy's most terrifying weapons company.
The pitch is simple: watch the product in action-or die trying. As the demonstrations escalate from UAVs to disruptor cannons and planet-busting missiles, Devon and Jadsia must make the ultimate choice: surrender their pride, or kiss their cruiser-and the entire planet-goodbye. Darkly funny, fast-paced, and packed with high-tech thrills, Deal of the Century is a satirical sci-fi adventure with bite.