 Why did the captain try to change course away from Jorgenon's Worlds?
THE FROZEN PLANET By Keith Laumer [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961. "It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank to courier duty, but this is an unusual mission." "Two double planets, all rather close to an unimportant star listed as DRI-G 33987. They're called Jorgensen's Worlds, and in themselves are of no importance whatever. However, they lie deep in the sector into which the Soetti have been penetrating. "Now—" Magnan leaned forward and lowered his voice—"we have learned that the Soetti plan a bold step forward. Since they've met no opposition so far in their infiltration of Terrestrial space, they intend to seize Jorgensen's Worlds by force." Magnan leaned back, waiting for Retief's reaction. Unfortunately, Jorgensen's Worlds are technologically undeveloped areas. Their industry is limited to a minor role in their economy—enough to support the merchant fleet, no more. "I have here," he said solemnly, "information which will change that picture completely." Magnan spread his fingers, folded one down. "If it's trapped for destruction, I suppose—" "I've heard of these Jorgensen's Worlds," Retief said. Overall policy calls for a defense of these backwater worlds. Otherwise the Corps would allow history to follow its natural course, as always." Retief opened the envelope Magnan handed him and looked at the tickets inside. "You'd better waste no time getting over to Indoctrination," Magnan said. "You'll be traveling with Class X credentials," Magnan snapped. "You'd better be getting started," Magnan said, shuffling papers. II Retief put down the heavy travel-battered suitcase and leaned on the counter, studying the schedules chalked on the board under the legend "ALDO CERISE—INTERPLANETARY." "Filled up. You'll have to try to get space on the Four-Planet Line ship next—" "Which gate?" "But—" Retief picked up his suitcase and walked away toward the glare sign reading To Gates 16-30 . Retief followed the signs, threaded his way through crowds, found a covered ramp with the number 228 posted over it. He picked up his bag, stepped over the man and went up the gangway into the ship. "Which way to cabin fifty-seven, son?" Retief asked. Retief made his way along the narrow hall, found signs, followed them to cabin fifty-seven.
 Retief killed Skaw, and it angered Mr. Tony, who ordered him to change course.
 Jorgenson's World doesn't have enough trade value to warrant the trip.  Retief killed Skaw, and it angered Mr. Tony, who ordered him to change course.  He needs to get away from the Soettie after Skaw's death.  He wants to drop Retief off at Alabaster instead.