Earth's Last War (The Contingency War Book 4) by G J Ogden

Author:G J Ogden [Ogden, G J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ogden Media Ltd
Published: 2019-11-21T16:00:00+00:00

SIXTEEN

Vika had been correct about the repairs to the Destroyer taking longer than Adra had anticipated. After two hours they had only just succeeded in restoring the critical systems needed to resume space travel. This included their external sensor array and uplink to the CoreNet, which was being worked on by one of the two reserve simulants that had replaced the units destroyed in the battle.

Adra stepped down off the command platform and pushed the simulant aside so that she could inspect the sensor feed, which was still being populated with data. Vika appeared at her side, uninvited, but Adra did not acknowledge her presence. They may have only spoken to one other when absolutely necessary, but Adra had still observed her closely, noting that the adjutant’s skill set also extended to engineering. Without her efforts the repairs would have certainly taken far longer to complete.

“I am reading no vessels still in the vicinity of this moon or the second planet,” said Vika, commenting on the updated sensor feed. “But there is significant residual radiation around the cave entrance. I would suggest that there has been a major engagement.”

The CoreNet feed synchronized and a Priority One alert took over the console screen. Adra dismissed the alert and continued to review the sensor data. Vika’s eyes flicked across to the Vice Provost, who was still ignoring her presence, and then she moved to an adjacent console to review the Priority One. Whether they would respond to it or not – and Vika was under no illusions that Adra would suddenly be gripped by an urgent sense of duty – she wanted to know the contents of the message.

“Priority One message from Warfare Command,” Vika said out loud, summarizing the content. “An Earth Fleet armada comprised of seventy-eight Nimrod-class cruisers has been detected. War vessels are being directed to the Sol system to destroy it. We are amongst the vessels requisitioned for the defense.”

Adra grabbed the simulant she had brushed aside and pushed it towards the front of the bridge. “Take us back to the cave entrance,” she growled at it, before turning her attention to Vika. “We will not be responding to the Priority One,” she said, calmly but firmly.

“Of course not,” replied Vika, making no effort to disguise the fact she considered Adra’s statement obvious and unnecessary. “However, the message is clear. The human fleet is heading to Earth, where Kagan will crush them and claim victory.” Adra stepped away from the console and faced Vika, understanding the hidden meaning behind her statement. “You have failed, Vice Provost Adra. What remains of the human resistance will soon be defeated. It is time you honored your promise to me.”

The ship suddenly edged out from underneath the overhang, under the control of the simulant that Adra had shoved towards the pilot’s console, and began making its way towards the human base. Adra stepped back onto the command platform, ensuring she did not take her eyes off Vika even for a second, in case she chose to make a move.

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