Ghost Soldiers by Michael G. Thomas

Author:Michael G. Thomas
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Genetic Engineering, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Exploration, Space Opera, Galactic Empire, Alien Invasion, Space Marine, Science Fiction, Space Fleet, Exploration, Adventure, Military, First Contact
Publisher: Swordworks
Published: 2014-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Kha’Dri World Ship, Taxxu Prime, Centauri Alliance

Gun wiped his brow with a thick red towel as he listened to Captain Wilson explain the events at Sector Sixteen. It was a far cry from a briefing room or centre of operations. Olik had recovered and paced back and forth impatiently, but Knaprig was silent. All of them were still breathing hard, though as each second passed the effect of their exertions began to reduce. Finally, Gun lifted his hand for the Captain to stop.

"Okay, wait a minute."

His voice was low-pitched, yet resonated with a growl.

"You're saying they've encountered an enemy, and somehow it has infected their ship. Is that what you're telling me?"

Captain Wilson nodded, but Gun still seemed unconvinced. General Black had remained silent for the last minute but now intervened.

"Yes, Gun, that is exactly the problem. Spartan has run right into the most deadly threat we've seen since the Biomech War, and now we have a dead ship with just hours of air remaining."

Gun looked confused.

"Wait. All I can see is that something from the derelict has managed to defeat our countermeasures and infiltrate every part of the most advanced piece of equipment in the galaxy. The equipment we are telling everybody is impregnable and state-of-the-art. And now you say this is the deadliest threat in ten years?"

Captain Wilson turned to General Black and nodded again, looking unfazed by the question.

"Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying. Spartan boarded the derelict with a well-orchestrated battle plan, just like we intended for high-risk space-based boarding actions; Jackals providing air support and Grunts for the assault phase. He landed on the derelict with an entire company of Grunts to search for survivors. Like I said, they've been planning for an operation like this for weeks, and in minutes they were engaged in battle. The losses in equipment were heavy, very heavy. What has stunned us all, is that whatever was on that derelict managed to beat off our attack."

Gun was more than a little surprised at what he was hearing. Spartan was more than just a man. He was perhaps the greatest living warrior in the Alliance, and more than a match for an actual Biomech warrior. He could tear an enemy apart with his bare hands, lead an army, or pilot a ship. So the very idea that he had been forced back by something inside a derelict spaceship was a massive shock. Then there were the Grunts, something that was much more than bipedal combat drones; they were the future of massed combat. Each one was tougher than any marine, and able to carry all manner of weapons. They could operate without air, food, or water, and if destroyed, could be easily replaced.

"..But none of that is the issue, right now."

Gun shook his head, his expression grim.

"Our only operational X-45 is drifting in space, unpowered and useless. Is that about right?"

Captain Wilson nodded again, while General Black considered his words carefully.

"That's right, Colonel. And Spartan, being Spartan has refused to sit and wait.

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