The Lost Fleet Box Set by Raymond L Weil

Author:Raymond L Weil [Weil, Raymond L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Raymond L. Weil Publications LLC
Published: 2019-06-07T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Jeremy, Kelsey, Kevin, Katie, and Angela were all seated on the stage of the large graduation hall in the new Fleet Academy. Jeremy had just finished giving his speech about how pleased he was to have the new academy open and following in the tradition of the older one on Earth’s moon. Currently, Admiral Jackson was giving a closing speech about how the future graduates of the academy would be a shining symbol to the inhabitants of Gaia.

Also present on the stage were Clarissa and Ariel. Holographic imagers had been placed throughout key areas of the academy complex to give the two beautiful AIs access. Clarissa and Ariel were standing slightly behind Admiral Jackson with their hands clasped behind their backs and at perfect attention in their dark blue fleet dress uniforms. Both AIs looked amazing and were drawing their usual amount of attention. Clarissa had even toned down her voracious curves so as not to appear too distracting.

The graduation hall was crammed full of the first year students as well as the faculty. There were students from three different races present: Human, Carethian, and Alton. There were even a few AIs present, hovering at the back of the hall. Several science AIs had been chosen by Kurene and Mikow to teach classes at the academy.

“I feel like I’m back on the Moon,” whispered Kelsey, looking around at all the people present. “This graduation hall looks so much like the one back home.”

Jeremy smiled and nodded. “Yes, but back then I didn’t know you were from Ceres and an admiral’s daughter.”

Jeremy was referring to the fact that during the time he had been at the academy, the citizens of Ceres had not as of yet revealed themselves to the people of Earth. Only a few higher ups knew of their existence, including Jeremy’s father. It was only later during the New Horizon incident that he had learned of the hidden Old Human Federation of Worlds base inside Ceres and of Kelsey’s heritage.

As they listened, Admiral Jackson presented his closing remarks. Upon completion, Rear Admiral Susan Marks approached the podium and dismissed the students. Susan was going to be responsible for the academy and for the immediate future had been reassigned as the top administrator. She had been excited to be given the opportunity to train the future officers of the fleet.

As the students filed out, Jeremy and the others stood up and approached Susan and Admiral Jackson.

“I think you have a great group of first-year students,” Jeremy said, smiling at Susan.

“I hope so,” she said, sounding optimistic. “We have twelve hundred students in this first class.”

Katie looked thoughtful and then asked. “How many do you think will make it to their fifth year?” She knew back on the Moon only about 30 percent made it through the classes and rigorous training.

“We’re not sure,” answered Susan with a slight frown. “Back in the Federation, you have the best students out of billions of people attending the Fleet Academy. Our population isn’t quite that large.

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