Future Rebuilt: A Post-Apocalyptic Harem (Future Reborn Book 2) by Daniel Pierce

Author:Daniel Pierce [Pierce, Daniel]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Daniel Pierce Publishing
Published: 2018-11-20T05:00:00+00:00

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The Empty spread before us as dusk settled in, a rusty panorama broken only by light clouds to the east, running away as fast as the lofty winds could carry them. We were on top of the tallest silo, its height just enough to give us a clear view of the surrounding growth and landscape. It was rougher than I imagined, with folded gullies and washouts held together with an array of growth that rivaled the Free Oasis, but uncultured and wild.

Andi held a remote tablet, the face of it glowing softly in the dying light. “We knew—and by we I mean me, because everyone else was worried about flooding—that more than one ring of defense was critical. We have five gunnery positions at natural chokepoints about a klick out.” She marked them on the tablet, each touch of her finger leaving a bright blue triangle.

“Are there robotic weapons in place?” I asked, knowing that if there were, the chances of them surviving were almost nil.

“No, but there are hidden emplacements, as well as shooting platforms. We have weapons here, but we’ll need to install them. The first order of business should be getting a bird up to find out where this Rowan is, and how much time we’ve got,” Andi said.

“Agreed. What weapons? Are they mobile?” I asked.

“Larger versions of what the drones use. Thirty thousand rounds, self-cooling, and small enough that one person can carry them in. It’s a cartridge unit, weighs about forty kilos. They’re absolute hell on wheels for anything under the size of an APC, and even then, they can shred tires and blow an engine block. For tanks, it would have to be a lucky shot. For everything else, it’s lights out,” Andi said.

“APC?” Mira asked.

“Armored personnel carrier. Think of a heavy truck with armor and attitude,” Andi said.

“Where are they?” I asked. “The dart throwers? You guide, I’ll carry. We go as a team, but I want them up in the hour, if the sites are close enough and clear of debris.”

“Then I have good news for you. The armory is at the end of level 1, and the sites are recessed so debris isn’t an issue. I can send the command from here for them to elevate. Should I do it now?” Andi asked.

“Do it. I have decent night vision. Do you, by the way?” I asked.

“I do too. Close to full daylight, if a bit shifted in spectrum. My ‘bots are three generations or more past yours, so I’ve got a few tweaks you could use. I’m not combat-centric, though. I have augmentations, but not the systemic improvements you do. My specialty is elsewhere,” Andi said, her fingers flying over the tablet.

“Tech is your field, not killing?” I asked.

“Oh, I can kill. I’m just better at killing with tech,” Andi answered, smiling broadly in the last of the day’s light.

“Fair enough. I still don’t know what my body can do, but it hasn’t really been tested yet. I’m sure that drought of experience ends soon.

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