Starforce Ganymede II by Nick S. Thomas

Author:Nick S. Thomas
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Science Fiction, Sci Fi & Fantasy, Space Opera, Adventure
ISBN: 9781906512897
Publisher: Swordworks
Published: 2011-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Kaufman sat on the hood of what was left of a tug vehicle; its body had been ripped apart by heavy weapon fire. His damaged helmet lay with his rifle beside him. The local police force was closing off the district, but the small force had little comprehension of how to handle the situation. Eight officers worked the town and they had rarely dealt with anything more than a petty dispute or brawl.

He had watched as the ambulances had rushed the wounded from the site. There was nothing more he could do for them except prepare himself for the letters of condolence, which was an ugly duty he would likely soon have to fulfil. Barski walked up to the Captain with an equally grim expression. Their lives had been saved, but it was little relief when looking at the carnage around them.

“Eric?”

Kaufman slowly turned to look at his old friend, knowing that he would not like the news he had come to deliver.

“Campbell and White were pronounced dead at the scene, Laine was dead on arrival. The three wounded are being treated and I am reliably informed that all will make a full recovery.”

He looked back at the warehouse, which they had been sent to. Kaufman began to step past despair. He replaced the useless emotion with anger and raw determination that would see him move forward. Sosa stepped up to the two officers. She had proven herself more than capable but was still in shock at seeing the potential danger that they all faced.

“What happened here, Sir?”

“We were sent here to die,” said Barski.

Kaufman nodded.

“That bastard Munoz is trying to eradicate our investigation.”

A puzzled expression came over Kaufman’s face. He pushed himself off the hood of the truck and rushed over to one of the bodies of their attackers. He knelt down beside the corpse and rolled it over to get a better look. The man wore all black tactical gear and carried military grade equipment. He wore torso armour that would protect against lower calibre weapons.

“What is it?” asked Sosa.

“These men were military trained and equipped. They did not expect us to be wearing the MILAL suits.”

“Sir?”

Max shook his head in astonishment, realising what Eric was saying. Their attackers knew the IBI protocols; the situation bore an uncanny resemblance to the assassination of Tremblay.

“No way, can’t be. He’d never dare getting this much blood on his hands,” said Barski.

“What the hell are we talking about here?” Sosa asked.

Kaufman stood up and signalled for them to follow him to a quieter spot. He looked around cautiously before speaking to the two Lieutenants.

“Our trip to Earth was not in regard to the Munoz case, as was made official. We were to meet Commander Denton on a mission of both great importance and danger. Denton was investigating a number of credible leads that connected Senator Malory to a whole host of criminal activity from money laundering, blackmail, connection to organised crime and even murder.”

“What? That’s insane! Even if it were true, we do not have the authority to pursue it,” replied Sosa.

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