Lens of Time by Saxon Andrew

Author:Saxon Andrew [Andrew, Saxon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction
Amazon: B00A6U3TCK
Publisher: Saxon Andrew Publishing LLC
Published: 2012-11-11T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Phil entered the Jukebox’s bridge and Chris said, “Before we make a final decision on moving to this galaxy, I need you to take the Ninja and look at the history of these planets we’ve chosen.”

“Are you going with me?”

“No, you can handle this on your own. You know the systems as well as we do.”

Phil thought a moment and said, “The weapons officer that went with me to that planet has been trained on the fields at the academy. I want to take her along and familiarize her with a live search.”

“Notify her wing leader and get moving. We need this right away.”

“I’m on it. I’ll let you know as soon as we read the sensors.”

Chris looked at Jillian and said, “Get RV on the line.”

Jillian made the call and RV said, “What’s going on?”

“We’ve found ten planets that are perfect for colonization. We stepped into a galactic conflict and we’ve been told that we are welcome to settle on the periphery of this galaxy. It does appear there is no intelligent life this far out from the center.”

RV leaned back, “Was that a good idea to get involved in their war?”

“It was take action or watch a fleet of carnivores consume another fleet.”

“Send me the details. How many planets do you think we have to colonize?”

“Our initial scan revealed more than a thousand near our current location. The being we communicated with said that most of the planets out here were consumed by that race of carnivores long ago. We’ve sent the Ninja out to confirm that information is accurate and should have verification within forty hours.”

RV stared at Jillian in the display and finally said, “Let me know as soon as you have an answer. I’m going to start moving toward another plan, assuming we will be able to use those planets.”

“I’ll let you know, RV.”

• • •

RV thought a moment and then contacted George. They spoke for thirty minutes and then RV opened the fleet frequency, “We are going to start harassing the Majors on an ongoing basis. I am going to assign a section of the Major’s sector to your fleet and I want you to plan numerous attacks by groups of ships that outnumber those selected to hit. I want you to go in, hit fast and jump away. If you have to jump a thousand times to escape, do it. I want them focused on stopping our intrusions. Contact me as soon as you’ve developed a plan.”

RV disconnected from the Admirals and made a call to Boden, “I need to discuss an issue with you. Do you have some time?”

Boden stared at RV and then said, “I’ll take your call in five of your minutes.”

RV left the Bridge and went to his office. He waited until the time expired and activated his panel, “Are you available?”

“I am.”

“I have some questions and I want you to be honest with me.”

Boden smiled, “Do you suspect I’m being dishonest?”

“Not directly, but I do believe you aren’t telling me everything.

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