The Demons of Kor-Lir_The Sleeping Legion by J. R. Handley

Author:J. R. Handley [Handley, J. R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781541088665
Amazon: 1541088662
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

— Chapter 22 —

Wren Shuttle Outside QEP 16

The moments of anticipation, waiting for those infrequent LBNet updates were difficult for a woman of action like Veteran Sergeant Lourdes Fontaine. Inaction wore hard on her, and watching others go into harm’s way set her teeth on edge. This was especially true now that her Marines, barely out of the crèche were making life and death decisions that affected the whole squad, heck the whole company. She was constantly fielding calls to the staff NCOs from the Navy, and the lack of information was wearing on everyone’s nerves.

As Fontaine finished her call with the Grendel’s Comms Spacer Technician, she heard Captain Grimgerde sitting next to her, frantically assuring her superiors that the situation was well in hand and a few dead Marines fresh out of Cadethood were inconsequential. Given what’s at stake, she’s brutally honest. The young Marines we sent are replaceable pawns who have little value. When did I get here, to understanding the aliens who consider the lives of my Marines as worthless and easily thrown away?

The second that LBNet was briefly connected, Fontaine tried contacting the two section leaders, but the signal was lost before that could happen. Knowing the intermittent signal would continue, she began to study the information that was available, hoping to be able to provide tactical assistance to the Marines when communications were re-established. Beta-2 was down, and Scipio of all Marines was acting as a team leader. Scipio, the Good Time Charlie of Whiskey Company? I wonder what I’ll do about that. Guess time will tell, but frakk if that crècheling can’t work magic on that Mini.

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