First Contact: An Alicia Jones Novel 01 by D. L. Harrison

Author:D. L. Harrison [Harrison, D. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-02-09T07:00:00+00:00

It was early afternoon, and I was in the General’s office, which seemed to be a step up in trust.

General Denton asked, “So what have you done now?”

I smiled, and explained my new design, and the added stability and toughness.

The General nodded, “So, what’s the problem, I can tell by your tone you think there’s one.”

I nodded slowly, “Sir, if you build these ships, and send them out, that gives the Knomen more powerful ships. Admittedly, they may already have this design, perhaps it’s arrogant to think I discovered something completely new when they’ve had the tech for millennia… but all I saw out there were round ships, with one field. Even if they do have them, that means they’re holding them back. I think if they find out they no longer have an edge, they might panic.”

He cleared his throat, “So what do you suggest?”

I frowned, “I don’t like it, but I think we should build these and hide them. Keep them for defensive purposes. I’d advise building three of the carriers, with six huge hangars with their own fabricators. Four hangers for the attack shuttles, and two for the Shield system. Maybe create, build, and hide a new battle cruiser design as well, but just leave them in storage until we need them. I don’t know, but I know we don’t have to send them our design if the ships never leave our solar system. Or at least, not until we decide to tell them tough crap, you can’t have it, we’re free.”

He shook his head, “I understand, and it makes sense. But it means if we support an action and come to the defense of another system with ten percent of our ships… we won’t be sending our best tech with our soldiers.”

I sighed, “That’s why I don’t like it. I came to that same conclusion. I’m glad I don’t have to decide. That said, you could make the attack shuttles, leave them in the landing bays, and tell the captains to use in case of emergency. But they should understand if they do use them, they’re probably volunteering the Earth for war. Then again, I could be overreacting and paranoid.”

He laughed, “Join the club, it isn’t easy to prepare for a possible war for freedom while appearing to be helpless enough that they won’t start one early. We’re putting out six ships every three days right now, we have more fabricators going up as well. Next time don’t come to me with headaches, only solutions. Understood?”

I snorted and smiled wryly, “Yes sir.”

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