Thark's

From the timing, I'd say this Thark's just been waiting for the war to end.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

Peace was important, and she could see it as a result -- perhaps -- of Thark's rebellion.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

To her astonishment, her blast penetrated Thark's shield and it was she who had to pull back to prevent injury.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

She probed at Thark's shield again, but he was too strong for her to penetrate it.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

A human would have paled in deep shock; Thark's only visible reaction was an agitated twitch of his ears.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

In training she'd always been able to see, as well as sense, her opponents; although she had been told her Talent, like Thark's, was strong enough to make visual contact unnecessary, she wasn't sure she could concentrate well enough without it.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

There were adequate maps of the public areas, none of the private areas like this -- but for one of Thark's Talent, that was a minor obstacle.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

High Adept Thark's students, Corina Losinj, who was persuaded to become the first non-human Ranger in the process -- thus removing the reason for the rebellion.

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Corina unsheathed her own blade, the movement attracting Thark's attention to the bit of metal at her belt.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson

Most rebels are greedy, out for nothing but power -- according to her, Thark's convinced the Order can rule better than we poor unTalented can, so it's his duty to take over.

A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Ann Wilson