Immortal Suicide by Simon Bown

Author:Simon Bown [Bown, Simon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-31T22:00:00+00:00

In the darkened meeting room, a holographic representation of the planet Teg revolved above the traumatised crisis group. The astounding detail of the six-foot image impressed a sensation of floating alone in orbit.

Barton stood at the end of the table watching the colonel give his short update of the situation.

“So far the six ships have taken up positions that give them coverage of the entire planet, it is a very aggressive tactic to put in place.” Glowing red spheres appeared over the hologram indicating the position of each ship.

“Why are they in these positions?” Barton asked, studying the hologram.

“The four ships are equally spaced around the equator and one over each pole. At present they could destroy anything on the surface, presuming of course they have the weaponry and the inclination.”

“Why didn’t you stop them from getting so close?” Barton asked in exasperation.

“Sir, with the Tceles situation the bulk of our navy is out of the system at Gesplay station beyond the Asieynos’ reach. Our continual surveillance of our neighbours did not indicate a need for a battle group to be kept here on guard duty.” The colonel ended his sentence with gritted teeth. It was so typical of the politicians to criticise in hindsight.

The seven members of the crisis group had arrived in short time, an unknown alien threat was most unexpected and equally chilling. All the alien races that had ever had contact with the Teg had been surprisingly similar making them easy to understand and communicate with. Barton had informed them of the telepathic meeting with the aliens and the instruction they had given him. The group were unanimous, control of Teg would not be given up under any circumstances.

Barton sat for a moment and studied the concerned faces around the table, ever since he had returned from the forced meeting with the aliens he could feel their presence with him. The background noise of telepathy was something he was used to but now it was coloured with a rich tranquil essence. Despite putting up psychic defences he was afraid they were listening in on everything he was doing, giving them an immediate insight into any plans for defence he might contemplate. He pulled himself back to the moment. “What is the current status of our military?”

The secretary for planetary defence, Holme Lacy, sat forward, the lighting increasing as the hologram ascended to the ceiling.

“All orbital defence satellites have moved into offensive positions and surface to orbit systems are on high alert.”

Barton searched out admiral Houghton. “Do we have any space craft close enough to return and aid our defence?”

“We have three military ships in system at the moment, only one of them is battle capable the others are supply ships. They are heading back but gravity jumps in the system are very dangerous. It could take days.”

Barton looked over to Holme Lacy. “Do we have any idea of their ships capabilities?”

“I’m afraid we know nothing of these ships.” Holme Lacy replied. “They are completely unknown. We are not even sure how the propulsion system works.

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