Battle Earth IV by Thomas Nick S

Author:Thomas, Nick S. [Thomas, Nick S.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Science Fiction
Publisher: Swordworks
Published: 2012-05-03T05:00:00+00:00

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Taylor rushed into the HQ in Paris. It was a freshly built administrative quarters in the centre of the city that General Schulz was using as his command post during the reconstruction. Despite being a foreign officer, his reputation and achievements had awarded him an honorary rank within France and much support among its people. Taylor’s ID got him through the gate security and into the building, but the General’s secretary tried to stop him. She was a well-kept civilian in a perfectly cut and clean suit.

“Sir, you can’t see the General without an appointment.”

He continued on at a brisk pace that she could do nothing to stop. Taylor burst through the doors to the General’s office with Silva close behind. Schulz looked up and smiled at the sight of the Major. Several other officers and the city Mayor sat around a table with him.

“Major Taylor, it is an honour to have such a decorated officer among us.”

He looked to his secretary who was flustered. “It’s okay, leave us.”

“Cut the bullshit, General. Ramstein has been flattened. This war is very much back on.”

“I am aware of that fact, Major.”

“The Moon must be taken back, and I want in!”

“Your enthusiasm and determination is to be admired, Major.”

“General. We have what it takes. I know the colony, and we have one of the finest combat units in the world. But this war has taken a heavy toll. We need troops, guns, and we need to be brought back up to strength. Not a few dozen to fulfil a company. We need a battalion once again.”

Schulz took a deep breath and looked across at his advisers. One of them finally spoke up, a French officer.

“Sir, the Immortals leading the charge could give an immense boost to morale.”

Schulz nodded. Taylor could see that the General felt no ill will towards him, and he was starting to understand it. They each had their part to play and needed each other.

“You would choose to remain under my command?” asked Schulz.

“I believe you’ll be placed in charge of any Moon deployment, Sir. I want to be where the action is.”

“Your Company is an amalgamation of British and American troops, is it not?”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Then it is only fitting that we maintain that. I will get you the troops and equipment you need, if you agree to be the spearhead of my operation. The troops need heroes, Major, and you’re a poster boy that can turn the tide in the coming battles.”

Taylor nodded. “It would be an honour, Sir.”

“Return to your people. I’ll have what you need sorted within the next twenty-four hours.”

Silva’s eyes widened. He’d never seen any change be made so rapidly in his long time of service. Taylor turned and strode out of the room. Silva was close by his side.

“Will he do it? Really get you everything you have asked for?”

“Yes, because we’re an asset to him that he can’t afford to lose. Much more fighting, and there’ll be nothing left of the Immortals.

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