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Metcalf turned to Sandecker "Luck just isn't on our side, is it?"

"No, Clayton We've had none at all" He hesitated "Unless, of course, the second ship is an armed Coast Guard cutter"

"Grant?" Metcalf boomed

"Won't be long, sir"

"Never mind that What type vessel is the second ship you'reported? Coast Guard or Navy?"

"Neither Strictly civilian"

Metcalf dissolved in defeat, but a spark stirred within Sandecker

He leaned over the microphone

"Grant, this is Admiral James Sandecker Can you describe her?"

"She's nothing like you'd expect to see on the ocean"

"What's her nationality?"

"Nationality?"

"Her flag, ?"

"You won't believe me"

I, spit it out"