However , there does not seem to be any safe way of defecting to the reegs .
Molinari fears that his deteriorating health will not instill confidence in the Terrans should the ' Starmen retaliate , as they are certain to do .
However , there does not seem to be any safe way of defecting to the reegs , and Molinari fears that his deteriorating health will not instill confidence in the Terrans should the ' Starmen retaliate , as they are certain to do .