Alien Games (The Human Chronicles Saga Book 17) by T.R. Harris

Author:T.R. Harris [Harris, T.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-12-19T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 11

“They came out of the Radis Spur and then retreated back into it,” Admiral Alan Olsen pointed out to the rest of the assembled officers, politicians and think-tankers on the group comm link. “We also know they came from Andromeda, but not using their conventional drive. Therefore, they must have a way of jumping between galaxies, and I bet it’s located somewhere in the Spur.”

“And your proposal is we close off the region, preventing the invaders from accessing the rest of the galaxy?” asked the Juirean Overlord Nadar fe Xanis. “They have already filtered throughout our space, absconding with thousands of individuals represented hundreds of species.”

“Yet now they’re all back in Radis. This is our best chance to lock them down.”

“I concur,” said the Formilian representative linked to the remote conference. His name was Rasx and he was commander of the native fleet—all three hundred eight ships. “If they are indeed a single race, and without any radical technological advantage to use against us, surely the combined forces of the galaxy can repel them.”

“One would think so,” said Olsen. “They caught us flat-footed with that last encounter, but not again. We have a lot of resources available to us, if we combine our forces.”

“And I ask again, who shall lead this combined force?” asked the Juirean.

This again? The chain of command seemed to be the only thing on the alien’s mind. “It’s obvious both our races—the Humans and Juireans—have the most military assets in the galaxy,” the Admiral began. “And since command is of prime concern to most of us here, I propose joint leadership.”

“How would that be organized?”

“Earth and Juir would each appoint a senior military commander and the two of them would have equal authority.”

“The Juirean fleet outnumbers the Humans three-to-one. Why would we agree to equal command authority with the Humans?”

Olsen wanted to say: Because a year ago a small band of Humans kicked your ass in spite of your superior numbers. Instead, he replied: “Because it’s good for the galaxy. Besides, the individual fleets would still be under local command. Only the major strategies would be worked out between the top brass.”

Olsen didn’t know if ‘top brass’ would translate properly, but he didn’t care. The Juireans were becoming the largest stumbling block to forming a unified response to the Nuoreans. Adam Cain really bloodied their nose a year ago, and they were still fighting to regain respect within the galaxy. Yet without them, there could be no effective counter to the invaders.

“Juirean forces would be under Juirean command?” the Overlord asked.

“Of course…after the overall battle plan has been formulated.”

“That is how it must be,” Nadar declared. “Juireans will not take orders from Humans.”

“And vice versa.”

“Then it is agreed.”

“And what of the rest of us?” asked the Formilian.

“Representatives from all the contributing fleets will form an advisory council for the commanders. Your assets, capabilities and concerns will be weighed and integrated into any battle strategy. The war with the Nuoreans is everyone’s war. Granted, the bulk

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