Rocket Babe_Reflection by Stephen R. DeArman

Author:Stephen R. DeArman [DeArman, Stephen R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FICTION / Science Fiction / Space Opera
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
Published: 2018-03-22T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

“Corporal Stevens, contact Captain Starr over at A.E. and have her meet me in Tactical in ten minutes.”

“Yes, sir.”

Not long after, Verna found the general watching a video of an air battle over Russia from three days before. A Soviet patrol had engaged three Emim scout ships but was forced to request assistance from the nearest Interrogator.

“Good morning, Captain. As you can see, things were pretty hairy over there in the latest engagement. Those involved in this little skirmish downed the Emim ships, but we lost an Interrogator.”

“Have they located the pilot?”

“No, not yet, but we know he’s alive. We’ve been receiving intermittent beacon signals from him. He’s been on the move so often satellite recon has been unable to get an exact fix on his location. We believe he’s running from the Emim. The Russians have been searching for several days but the terrain is as rough as it gets. The aliens are also all over the area in ships and on the ground. His emergency rations and time are running out. That’s why we’ve decided to send in a search team of our own. I want you to lead Commander Randall and his crew on a rescue mission. It’s time to put Commander Randall’s reputation to the test and see if he really can track anyone, anywhere.”

Verna smiled. “He’ll find him, sir. All he needs is the intel we have here and the latest satellite image of the area.”

“Excellent! How soon can you leave?”

“Within the hour, but we may need some logistical help on the fly.”

“You’ll have whatever you need. Just have your COM contact Corporal Stevens. He’ll supply whatever, wherever you need it. Is there anything I can do?”

“Yes, sir. Have Stevens contact 107’s crew and tell them to report to my ship ASAP.”

“Done! Good luck, Captain.”

Exiting DSSF HQ Verna stepped out into the bright sunshine of a cloudless sky. Across the taxiway she could see three women running toward her fighter, but they lacked the usual long blonde hair flowing behind. In a few moments she joined them as Randall scrambled up the ladder behind her.

Verna glanced over her shoulder at him before quietly whispering a warning. “Not one word!”

“About what?”

“You know what. Every time you follow me up the ladder I hear, ‘Gotta be jelly, ‘cause jam don’t shake like that,’ or ‘Let me stand next to your fire,’ or some such comment.”

“Ok, since you said them for me, I won’t say either of those.”

Verna scowled at him then turned her attention to the lieutenants. Now that they were all onboard and face to face, the hair mystery was solved. After a moment she looked around and began to grin.

“You all look amazing. I love braids!”

“Thank you, ma’am. We did it ourselves.”

“Everyone looks so good and it will be much easier to handle in space. Sela, yours is so long and thick it looks like a golden rope! We may have to change your call sign to Rapunzel. Ok, please take your stations. Addison, you’ll be pilot on this mission.

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