Chapter 58 Summary

Aboard Kang's ship, they noticed that the platform is tilting, but do not feel it is tilting enough to be concerned. In fact, the platform is only tilted 3°, and the rocket can handle a 5° differential and still be successful. In the Badger, Dirks aggressive solution is seriously damaging the submersible, and Dirk risks drowning and electrocution, while he continues his assault. Meanwhile, on the platform the rocket engines fire, and the rocket takes off. The blast from the rocket engines nearly tears the Badger apart and increases the temperature to dangerously high levels.

Chapter 58 Analysis

Again, the climax comes down to the time factor. Will Dirk's plan be successful in time to stop the rocket from deploying its payload over Los Angeles? Suddenly, the rocket takes off but the reader does not have to wonder if Dirk was successful, as a...