A metal edge as viciously sharp as a vibroblade's business end peeled upward from the cockpit's floor, coming within a centimeter of slashing through the heavy collar of his Mandalorian battle armor and across his throat. All that prevented a slashed jugular vein and subsequent death was a tight ducking of his head against one shoulder, so that the ripped durasteel panel caught one side of his helmet instead.-Chpt.5 pg.550