Phantom Fleet by DK Evans

Author:DK Evans [Evans, DK]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-27T06:00:00+00:00

Still, Councilor Volurm's veiled threats still rang loud and clear in his ears. Failure on this mission was not an option. Horsk knew that to disappoint a member of the Federation's governing body could end his career. Or worse.

"Sir, we have an incoming transmission on the senior command frequency, but there's no authentication attached," announced the communication's officer.

"Patch it through," Horsk wearily instructed, tossing the tablet aside.

The bridge crew grew silent as a greying man in an admiral's uniform filled the view screen. Horsk vaguely recognized him from somewhere, but couldn't quite remember the name. He waited for the man to introduce himself.

"Commodore, this is Rear Admiral Pharn of the 3rd Fleet. I see you've decided to join our operation."

"Operation? No Admiral, there must be some confusion – we're in pursuit of a Rebel ship responsible for carrying out a raid on a secure facility."

"Hmm," Pharn made a show of looking disinterestedly at something out of camera shot, "No, Commodore, I think you shall be joining with my forces. A major engagement will be taking place within the next couple of days and your ships will be of much use to us."

"With respect, my mission was delivered personally by a member of the High Chamber. If you would like to change our tasking, then you should..."

"Dammit! Don't tell me what I should or should not be doing! You're in 3rd Fleet territory now, my friend, and I am in sole command here!"

"Sir," Horsk could feel the anger tightening the muscles of his jaw. It seemed as though every other week he was being pulled this way or that by the ego of some pompous official or other.

"I'm sending you some new mission data," Pharn curtly told him, "If you want to retain your command, Commodore, you will bring your ships to the specified rendezvous point on time."

"Yes sir," Horsk answered through gritted teeth, "Can I ask what exactly is going on?"

Pharn responded by simply cocking an eyebrow. As though the question somehow offended him.

"It just seems that this is quite urgent," Horsk clarified.

"Well you evidently aren't keeping up with recent events," the admiral contemptuously spat, "The Rebel fleet is in the area and we think that we've narrowed down their next target. So I... the 3rd Fleet are going to bring them to justice. Read the report. And don't be late."

With that, the screen cut to black.

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