The Lost Fleet: Genesis by Weil Raymond L

Author:Weil, Raymond L.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Raymond L. Weil Publications LLC
Published: 2016-05-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Fleet Admiral Jeremy Strong was over on the Clan Protector as the latest Gaia class battlecruiser exited its construction bay. Kevin had come along as he was extremely bored with Katie being gone on the Dominator. The battlecruiser reached the atmospheric retention field and slid smoothly out of the bay. As soon as the battlecruiser cleared the bay, the massive hatch slid shut.

Daelthon watched with satisfaction in his large round eyes, seeing the now empty bay. “We’re ready for the next group,” he announced. “We’ll start construction the day after tomorrow.”

“How many does that make?” asked Kevin, looking over at the large light brown Bear who towered above him. All the Carethians looked fierce and were in battle, however, they were also dedicated friends and extremely protective and caring of their families.

“Twenty-four,” answered Daelthon. “All with the latest updates.”

Jeremy turned around to face the two. He had sent ten of the Gaia class battlecruisers with Kelsey and Admiral Sithe. “I need an admiral to take command of the squadron. I want it to immediately begin hit and run raids against the Simulins as soon as Admiral Sithe and the Dominator return.”

“Just the battlecruisers?” asked Kevin, feeling concerned they might not have the firepower needed if they ran into a powerful Simulin warfleet.

“No,” Jeremy answered. “There will be one battleship assigned as well as ten AI warspheres. In addition, Grayseth will be going out soon with his own fleet to begin attacking Simulin bases and systems.”

Kevin thought briefly over the men and women in the fleet. “How about Commander Hiru Akira of the Retribution? He’s qualified.”

Jeremy nodded as he considered Kevin’s suggestion. “He’s familiar with fighter and bomber tactics from his time under Rear Admiral Marks. Before that he served on board a battlecruiser for nearly two years.” After a few moments, Jeremy shook his head. “No, I think I’ll promote him to the rank of rear admiral, but he’s better suited commanding our battlecarriers.”

“I would suggest Commander Newman of the Gaia,” said Daelthon. “He was given the first Gaia class to be built and is familiar with the ship’s capabilities.”

Jeremy’s eyes brightened at the suggestion. Newman had been on his list of possible candidates. “That might just work. I’ll speak to him immediately and see if he would consider it.”

“I’ve spoken to Newman in the cafeteria here on the Clan Protector several times,” Kevin said, looking thoughtful. “He seems to be a very competent officer.”

Jeremy looked around the large empty construction bay. A few spider robots were visible clearing equipment out of the bay in preparation for starting construction on the next battlecruiser. Daelthon had worked miracles with the Clan Protector, turning it into the type of shipyard that could easily serve Gaia’s growing fleet.

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Later, Jeremy sat in his quarters going over the fleet readiness reports. With a deep sigh, he looked across the room at a picture hanging on the wall. It was of the New Horizon, the first interstellar ship ever built by Earth. The New Horizon

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