The Belt Loop (Book One) by Robert B. Jones

Author:Robert B. Jones [Jones, Robert B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Robert B. Jones
Published: 2011-08-15T23:00:00+00:00

“Captain Haad, let me be the first to laud you on your amazing discovery. It has been ten-plus years since our first encounter with a sentient life form out here in the Fringes and, of course, we both are well aware how that played out. There are some here in headquarters that would have liked to have seen more information on your derelict ship but it is my learned opinion that you followed operational protocols to the letter. That having been said, I do think we need to have a running commentary from your site to headquarters and therefore I am requesting that you put all of your recorded information back on the courier boat and send it soonest. Scars from the Varson delay still burn in some of our hearts, captain. Fleet staff recommends that a task force be sent to your coordinates as soon as it can be assembled. As per your request I have authorized two Typhoon-class destroyers and their associated tender craft to rendezvous with the Corpus Christi no later than 27 September 2789 1600 hours Earth-Standard. You are directed to remain on station and salvage what you can from the derelict ship, especially any viable alien life. On a sad note, it distresses me to learn about the untimely death of Gunnery Sergeant Michael Ryon. I had the pleasure of serving with him during the Varson campaign and found him to be a dedicated and disciplined NCO in keeping with the finest traditions of the Colonial Navy. The Secretary of the Colonial Navy has dispatched the appropriate marine detail to inform the NOK. Uriel, on a personal note, do the best that you can to keep your men and women on mission; your vigilance in these matters out in the Belt Loop are critical to the welfare of the sixteen million citizens on the seven planets of the Colonial Alliance. Not only are we charged with defending them and their interests, we are also burdened with the ultimate responsibility of protecting the Human Race from all threats alien or domestic — including those entities that have heavily invested in our colonies. You know the drill, captain; you know the monied-interests back on mother Earth will tolerate very little disruption in the flow of commerce; and you know that keeping the space lanes free of intruders with unknown intentions is your pre-eminent mission. Godspeed, Captain Haad, and smooth sailing. ---Rear Admiral Vincent Paine, Commander-in-Chief, Third Colonial Navy of Elber Prime, NAVFLTHQ. 26 Sept 2789 1946ES/36HHQ1-2.---

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