1. Cord and his friends join the Streeters' feud with the Hatchetmen to win the gang's trust. What other strategies might they have tried to win over the Streeters? Would alternate strategies have worked? Why or why not?

2. In Chapter 10, Samella accuses Tuller of forbidding the Streeters to join the rebellion because he fears losing his own power over the gang members. Do you share her assessment? Are there any similarities between Tuller's attitudes and behavior and those of the ColSec officials? What are they?

3. What qualities do Stele and Cord possess that make them better leaders than Tuller?

4. The freedom fighters on the asteroid threaten to blow up their own base unless ColSec's forces surrender to them. Is this a wise or rational risk to take? Why or why not? Would you be willing to take such a risk if you were one of...