That evening in their quarters, Aderes announced. Uncle Bill, I've been able to monitor some of the belt communications. Colonel Mitchel has launched a rescue ship toward us, but it will miss us because we've changed our orbit. There were two ships launched following it and another launched toward the Thebe science station. Also, general news broadcast in the belt indicate that there is a three way war between the Corporation, Assembly, and rebellious miners. Analysis indicates, we may come under attack from any of the three factions.