Peacekeeper 2 by Farren Doug

Author:Farren, Doug [Farren, Doug]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub, mobi
Publisher: Doug Farren
Published: 2014-11-05T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 29

“The base is clear,” Captain Harth announced over the common channel. “The Chroniech left in such a hurry they even left the lights on for us. A rough map of the base has been uploaded to your suits.”

“Thank you Captain,” Lashpa replied. Turning to the spacesuited group waiting outside the shuttle, she said, “Peacekeeper Wilks and I will go in first. The rest of you fan out as previously discussed. If you see anything of interest let us know.”

There was a chorus of acknowledgments as the group began to move forward. Their shuttle had landed shortly after the base was declared to be free of any nuclear self destruct devices. They’d been patiently waiting on the surface, near the base’s external airlock, while a team of military robots made their way through the tunnels ensuring there were no booby traps or other surprises waiting for them.

“Peacekeeper Krish?”

“Yes Captain?” Lashpa replied over the private link that had been established.

“I’m sending you a video feed from one of the robots. I think you’re going to want to check this out yourself.”

Through the magic of her cybernetic eyes, the image of a ship appeared in front of her as she entered the airlock. The view shifted as the robot moved in for a better view. The side of the ship had a gaping hole in it through which the cluttered interior could be seen.

“Where is this?” she asked.

“On the other side of an airlock at the end of a large tunnel near the outskirts of the base. I’m sending you the exact location.”

“Underground?”

“Affirmative.”

“Peacekeepers?” a voice piped in over the common channel. The HUD identified the speaker as a member of the team that had been checking out the small number of previously identified surface installations. Her voice was very controlled but Lashpa thought she could hear overtones of stress.

“This is Lashpa, go ahead.”

“We’ve found something on the surface I think you’re going to want to see.”

Lashpa was now positive the speaker had found something that had upset her. “What is it?”

“I … I would rather not say at this time. You need to see this with your own eyes.”

“I’ll check it out,” she replied. Flashing a command to her ship via her biolink, Lashpa transferred the image of the ship to Tom.

“Tom, you’ll fit inside the ship better than I will; looks pretty tight in there. I’m heading back to the surface to look at something.”

“Roger that,” Tom replied. “What’s wrong? She sounded stressed out.”

“I got the same impression. I’ll let you know what I find.”

The airlock was almost fully pressurized. Tom turned his head and nodded towards Lashpa as the inner door cycled open. A Rouldian combat robot stood on the other side. Its four legs gave it perfect stability. A central column with two articulated arms each bearing a plasma rifle rose from the base. The column was topped by a sensor cluster giving the robot a clear view of its surroundings at all times. Although the robot didn’t move, Tom knew it was continually scanning the area for threats.

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