Sector Guard 18 - Multiple Organisms by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Paranormal, Story, Sci-fi, Devine Destinies, Books, stories, Futuristic, General Fiction
Publisher: Devine Destinies
Published: 2011-03-31T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

"So, we have to act as guards at the Alliance summit on Jorkilo?" She was too busy reading the assignment summary to get nervous about the take-off.

"And make sure that the data crystals don't leave the boardroom. Are you up for this?"

Gravity thought about it. "Of course. I can't join the guard if I don't take assignments. Why us?"

"The officers of Teklan are more circumspect than those of the other bases. We are just classier." He grinned at her and to her surprise, he winked.

"You compete with the other bases?"

"No. But all of the bases have specialities. Morganti has a reputation for negotiation and crowd control. Udell is the battle base. They answer for violent hostage situations and raider attacks. Station 13 is a science base with an interest in conforming planets."

"And Teklan?"

"Investigations. Investigations so far have included thefts, assassinations and derelict ships that could be leaking radiation. Reset and Mist handle those."

"They are impervious to radiation?"

"More or less. Reset can simply fix herself and Mist…well, Mist's people are rules unto themselves." He punched in their destination and turned in his chair. "How did you enjoy your first bases?"

"They were fine. I really enjoyed meeting Gralial. I don't think I have made a female friend in years." She devoured the specs for the building and measured distances in her mind. "It looks simple enough. How long will we be there?"

"Until the conference is over. Could be three days or three weeks."

She looked up and blinked in surprise. "I don't have enough clothing."

"Fixer made you five suits. They are in the storage bay at the back. We will also be assigned quarters in the area so that you can rest as you require."

A trill of relief ran through her. "I don't have to stay on the ship?"

"No. They provide us with lodgings." He got up from the command chair and went to the back. "I almost forgot. This is your credit band. It will lock into your cuff if you put it on. You currently have your first year's wages on it."

"All at once?"

"Our jobs are dangerous, you know. There has to be time to play and you now have received enough credits to play on any Alliance base or planet."

She took it with shaking fingers. "Can I buy presents for my family?"

"It is your money. Your clothing and food are taken care of by the guard, as is your medical care and transport. You won't want for anything." He helped her tuck it in to her cuff and the suit snapped in around it. "When it comes time to pay, simply swipe it over the data pad and press your thumb to the plate and your total will be deducted."

"That easy? Back home, we have a card or cash system."

"That easy. Morganti also has a wonderful seamstress of l'nal extraction who enjoys making clothing for the members of the guard."

"That sounds like fun. I would like to see Mala and the little ones again. Maybe one day." She smiled.

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