Teleport This by Christopher M. Daniels

Author:Christopher M. Daniels [Daniels, Christopher M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Adventure, Humor, Science Fiction
ISBN: 9781439241493
Google: ix2JQAAACAAJ
Amazon: B00295R188
Barnesnoble: B00295R188
Goodreads: 25035584
Publisher: BookSurge, LLC
Published: 2009-05-07T04:00:00+00:00

“What is it used for?” asked Gilbert. “Jewelry?”

“No, this stuff has a very functional application. Cut just the right way, one of these crystals can focus and amplify an energy beam a gazillion times. Little flecks smaller than a grain of sand are used in guns to turn the juice from a couple of batteries into something that can cut through metal.”

“And something this big?” asked Ellie.

“If we could cut it and attach it to the ship’s reactor, we could put a hole in a planet.”

“Aren’t there laws governing the discovery of this stuff?” asked Talia.

“Anything bigger than a grain of sand is supposed to be turned over to the Feds,” said Ellie.

“I’m guessing they don’t pay well,” said Gilbert.

“Just a finder’s fee worth a fraction of what we could get if we sold it on the black market,” said Ellie.

“They also offer life in prison if you’re found with it in your possession or selling it without a license,” said Franco.

“There is that,” said Ellie. “For something this big we should be able to negotiate an amount more substantial than their standard finder’s fee. We need a middleman to act as our go between and set up a deal.”

“They’ll want a cut,” said Talia.

“Sure, a small percentage,” said Ellie. “The rest of us all get equal shares, agreed?”

“Define equal shares,” said Talia.

“Gross minus costs divided by five, I guess,” replied Ellie.

“Five?” Talia raised an eyebrow at Gilbert. “We’ve been working with you for years and he’s only been here a few days. He’s not even a member of the crew. We could take him back to his home planet after we cash out and make him a rich man there using his own currency at almost no cost to us. Hell, we could all kick in a little and set him up an account out here so if he ever does come back this way, he’s got enough to get himself started. No offense Gil, but you don’t live out here and a reward in universal currency is no good to you on Earth.”

“And just how would you make me rich on Earth?” asked Gilbert. “Hack into a banking system and make me a millionaire? That’s great until I’m arrested for fraud. Or what, fill my closet with diamonds or gold bars? We all know I’d get myself killed trying to sell that stuff. Thanks for thinking of me, but I’m fine as is.”

“Now hold on a second,” said Franco. “I think Gil deserves a cut. Ten percent feels about right, agreed?”

“I’m okay with that, that’s what I was saying before,” said Talia.

“Agreed,” said Ellie and Holt.

“Thank you,” said Gilbert. “I feel very touched that you’re including me.”

“We just don’t want you selling us out ‘cause you’re not getting any,” said Holt, trying to be helpful.

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