Prelude Shadowmind (short story)

Prelude Shadowmind was, as the name suggested, a prelude to Shadowmind by Christopher Bulis. It did not appear in the published novel.

Summary
Garyl Manten is injured in a fall. He is forced to miss the CSS Broadsword's trial flight.

Toni Pandril takes his place. She strikes up an acquaintance with another ship's officer, Nicholas Cort.

Characters

 * Garyl Manten
 * Toni Pandril
 * Nicholas Cort

Worldbuilding

 * Garyl's previous assignment was the Adamant. It was captained by Farrack.
 * Commander Foss and Doc Yeoland are part of the Broadsword crew.

Continuity
to be added