Condition Evolution 3: A LitRPG Gamelit Adventure by Kevin Sinclair

Author:Kevin Sinclair [Sinclair, Kevin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-17T22:00:00+00:00

C13

Waiting Game

When we awoke the next day – although in our current existence, day and night literally meant sweet fuck all – Ember and I went to the bridge. I was relieved to see Calegg had gone to bed, as had Koparr. I was also impressed to see all of the weapon stations were fully manned by either Torax or Veiletian crew members. It was a strange feeling; I felt really proud to have a full bridge.

I noticed only Hwista and Acclo were on the bridge. The other two must have gone to rest in order to swap over. Made good sense. Acclo saw us first and came over. “Captain, as we have more crew members, I took it upon myself to allocate people to positions. Elyek can make any necessary adjustments when they return, but here is what I propose. Hwista there is piloting the ship. They’re excellent, much more accomplished than me. I’ll be good enough in a pinch; I am a fast learner. In the meantime, I am acting as they copilot using the next workstation, which is purpose-built for the task.”

“Cool. I saw Elyek over there quite a few times. That explains it.”

“It does, yes. I have made sure all of our weapon stations are manned, as we have many enemies. We are heading into dangerous territory, are we not?”

“Yip, we are. Totally agree with your foresight,” I replied.

“There are various simulations that the weapon users can run through. They are like games. Miraek found them hidden away and has ensured they are accessible with ease, so now on-duty weapon operators can practice with these tools.

“With your permission, we will run nine-hour-shifts on all systems. Although I believe Calegg will be piloting for 18 hours. Correct?”

“Correct.” I replied.

Acclo leaned in conspiratorially. “Hwista is a far superior pilot.”

“Funny story, Acclo. Elyek has the greater expertise, and yet Calegg remains our chief pilot. Maybe while you’re all co-piloting, you could iron him out a little.”

Acclo gave me a confused look. “Shouldn’t we have the best people for the job?”

“Once upon a time Ember and I were stranded alone on a planet, no money, no friends, no pilot.

“Calegg was a ship engineer who could fly a little. He got us off the planet, and has managed to save us a few times since. He is solid, reliable and a founding member of the Uprising. As such, he’ll be given the respect he deserves.”

“I can see why you are keeping him as pilot. Although I disagree with your decision, I appreciate the loyalty you have shown to your comrades. On reflection, I think it means more.” Acclo paused, looking as though they were processing something. “I find I agree with your decision after all. I will make sure Hwista and the others support Calegg as much as possible. It does bring up another matter, the engineering terminal. Some of the Veiletians with us are competent engineers and should be of use. However, Calegg also operates that terminal while piloting. Although

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