Across the Galactic Pond_Far Beyond Book 0 by Christian Kallias
Author:Christian Kallias [Kallias, Christian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B07G14WNPH
Published: 2018-11-01T04:00:00+00:00
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Kevin realized that now was not exactly a good time to focus on his own existential questions; there would be plenty of time for that later, once the battle was won. He took back control of the ship and put the Thalamos into evasive action. The starboard shields were almost depleted. A quick rotation on the shipâs vectoring axis fixed that. Kevin locked and fired a full complement of torpedoes toward the enemy destroyers whose shields were at their lowest. The first eight torpedoes finished the job of bringing the shields down and the last two in the salvo burst through the shipâs hull, splitting it in half just before exploding into a million pieces.
âWeâre being hailed,â said Mira.
âOn screenâ¦I guess.â
The bridge holo-screen came to life, and a green-skinned humanoid with vibrant facial tattoos appeared.
âASF Thalamos, we thought you were lost in the battle around Zalonia. Good to have you back.â
Kevin smiled.
âThe reports of our demise have been largely exaggerated.â
He, he. I always wanted to say that.
A full-sized body of Miraâs hologram appeared next to Kevin.
âIf I may, Admiral Sarkis, Iâm Mira, the shipâs war AI and technically last survivor onboard Thalamos. The ship was almost lost on Zalonia, but thanks to a remote pilot hailing from a distant planet, we managed to survive and rejoin the rest of the fleet. Kevin here is a proficient pilot with fresh tactics, which has helped us get the best of our enemies, so far. But, we do seem to have attracted the attention of other enemies. Iâve detected another three destroyers vectoring toward the Thalamos.â
Unsure if he should say anything, Kevin just nodded. Feelings overcame him; two things he had hoped for during his life: recognition and pride for his deeds.
The Admiralâs face hardened. âI see. Well, thank you Mira; and thank you, Kevin. As for the approaching destroyers, weâll make sure the fleet redeploys and covers the Thalamos. Mira, whatâs the status of Project Sigma?â
âIt has suffered damage, but the nanites are near completion with repairs,â said Mira.
Project Sigma? Whatâs that?
âI donât have to tell you how important it is that this tech not fall into the enemyâs hands.â
âUnderstood, Admiral. Iâll self-destroy the ship before that happens.â
The Admiral nodded.
âAnd while I donât like the idea of using prototype tech in a critical battle like this one,â the admiral continued, âit could tip the balance. Do you think your pilotâs cognitive abilities are sufficient to control the weapon?â
âHis link with the shipâs system is the strongest weâve ever had, Admiral. I think Kevin can do it.â
Can do what?
âAny risks to him?â
âWeâve never tested the weapon with a remote link; thereâs no way to know if negative feedback could affect Kevinâs biological mind, Iâm afraid.â
The Admiral looked straight into Kevinâs eyes.
âThen the choice of deploying the weapon will be yours, Kevin. Iâm sending the firing authorization command code to your shipâs AI, which will authorize you to deploy the weapon.â
The Admiralâs holo-screen flickered as he almost lost his footing.
âI have to
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