Ghost Company by Richard Turner

Author:Richard Turner
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: thriller, science fiction, military action adventure, thriller action adventure
Publisher: Richard Turner

21

“Standby. I am cutting the jump engine in ten seconds from now,” announced Wendy on the ship’s intercom.

Sheridan popped in his mouthguard and grabbed the restraints holding him tight in his seat. He had bitten his tongue one too many times in basic training, so he carried his old football mouthguard with him when he deployed.

Wendy continued, “Five-four-three-two-one.”

In an instant, the transport ended its jump inside Ka-11’s atmosphere. The ship rocked from side to side as it plummeted toward the ground. In the cockpit, Tarina engaged the vessel’s sublight engine and took control of their fall.

Sheridan felt his stomach flip as the ship came to a gradual halt in mid-air. He unbuckled himself from his seat and removed his mouthguard. On a screen near his seat was a computer-generated image of the jungle barely three hundred meters below them.

“I don’t see a spot big enough for the ship to sit down,” said Cole.

“Neither do I,” replied Sheridan, knowing each second they hovered in the air was one they could be spotted by the Kurgans with their scanning devices. He reached over and pressed a button on the wall. “Tarina, how far away are we from the rescue beacon?”

“Less than a kilometer,” she replied.

“Okay, take us down to treetop level. We’re going out the door.”

“I’ll get the ropes ready,” said Cole.

Sheridan grabbed his rifle and slung it over his back. He pulled a pair of gloves onto his hands and moved over to the door just as it slid open. Hot, humid air rushed into the cabin. Sheridan looked down and saw a green carpet being bombarded by the rain.

“Watch out, sir,” Cole said as he attached a thick rope to a metal arm on the side of the ship. He kicked the rest of the rope out the door and watched as it quickly disappeared into the trees.

“I’ll go first,” said Sheridan as he reached out and took a hold of the rope in his hands. He wrapped his feet around the cord. Sheridan detested heights and closed his eyes. A second later, he slid down toward the trees. Water-soaked leaves and branches swatted his body all the way down to the ground. Sheridan had just let go of the rope and stepped to one side when Komada appeared through the canopy and joined him.

“Get your squad to establish a perimeter,” ordered Sheridan.

Komada nodded and turned to sort out his men as they came off the rope.

The last man down was Cole. He dug out a handheld device and pressed a button. The rope on the ship detached and fell to the ground. “Hide it,” said Cole to one of the MPs.

“Good luck. We’re out of here,” said Tarina in Sheridan’s helmet earpiece. Before he could reply, the transport ship jumped away.

“Sir, I’ve got the beacon’s signal,” said one of the MPs holding a tracking device in his hand.

“Okay, you take the lead, followed by myself and Komada’s squad,” said Sheridan. “Sergeant Celms will be next. Master Sergeant Cole will pull up the rear.

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