Star Cadets - Soldiers of the Future 4 by Todd Mcleod & Michael G. Thomas

Author:Todd Mcleod & Michael G. Thomas [Mcleod, Todd & Thomas, Michael G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Swordworks
Published: 2019-02-23T22:00:00+00:00

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The dropship left the mine during a guard rotation, climbing up to the ionosphere, moving into position, then plunging back deep to the planet below. The resistance cell was waiting and already doing their job. They had established a beachhead and were ready to assist Elvin when he got there. This was not the final battle, not the end of a long conflict, but to Elvin, it felt as important. He’d already done much to fight the aliens, killing one of the hunters, as well as the scout. He had escaped with many, creating a safe place for those who survived, but he wanted to do more. It didn’t feel good to always be on the run, but it felt good to take the fight to the aliens. He knew he would do some damage, and like the night they invaded; those attacked would not see it coming until it was too late.

The ship was a well-kept secret from most of the Human base. It was something that was stored in a secret facility near the mine. Apparently, Andrade had taken over a scout and supply run in order to get the ship. He’d worked on it in secret, readying it for precisely the reason it was going to be used today. Luckily, with the priorities to command being what they were, an unproven and prototype ship was not of much strategic importance. Elvin admired the work that Andrade and his followers had already done. They apparently had heard of his leading in command with Stevens, and though he was not convinced, they were.

The information and simulation data Andrade had provided was intense. It was a challenge, but precisely the kind that Elvin thrived on. He learned by throwing himself head first into things, and more often than not came out the other side better and stronger. There was no intel at all about the prototype ship, but due to the rather rapid timetable of the invasion, the fact they had what they did was a miracle. Elvin was convinced he was as ready as he could make himself, and everything else would be a challenge left to chance and fate.

He leant over a view screen, and on the other side was Andrade. He looked at him with apprehension in his eyes. “I must admit that even though I planned this, I am filled with anxiety over it all of a sudden.”

“Well, you’re not used to the stakes becoming real. It’s easy to plan and make promises, but when it’s actually time to put them in motion it is a new thing entirely. Don’t worry, though. You did your part. Now it’s time for us to do ours.”

“I have nothing but faith in you, and I trust that whatever you find down there, you will not falter in your purpose.”

“You are right,” Elvin answered with a nod, “Vi is a person more important to me than most people regard family. We’re not just friends, not just rivals. It’s hard to explain, but it’s as if our destinies are linked, and I know that I have to do this.

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