"Theyd almost reach the ground when the rubble blocking the northwest gate exploded, knocking them down. The impact sent stone rocketing against the side of the central tower as men and machine guns fell screaming from the wall. Through the smoke and fire that ringed the new entrance to Raths sanctuary came the Predator, roaring out its battle cry, slicing through the defenders on the ground with its plasma cannon." Pg.312 chpt.94