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History

In the year 2114, earth was discovered by an advanced alien race, called the Gron, a regal race representing a multitude of alliances of other species. Humanity managed to stay out of war with the newcomers for over 50 years. And, finally in the year 2175, was given technology to travel into other parts of the galaxy. By the end of the decade, 4 more species were found. Jornth, a warlike reptilian race that had been the first the Gron hade made contact with over two thousand years ago. The Jornth are famed for their starships, and weapons. Next was the Xenex, which are similar to humans, other than them communicating telepathically. The Xenex have some of the finest technology, and actually made contact with the Gron less than one hundred years ago. Froti, creatures that lived in sub zero temps on their home planet. The Froti make excellent soldiers, due to their quick thinking, and superb physical abilities. The last were the Vox, a race of mammals that lived close to the center of the galaxy. The Vox are skilled assassins, with unparalleled reflexes and keen senses.

Now all races live in harmony, with a central inter species government focused out of Eden, a space station of enormous size and population close to two trillion. Defended by a fleet of over ten thousand ships, and automated defense turrets with enough power to take out a human frigate in a single shot.

But, now our story begins aboard the starship Gale, with a young recruit, Brandon.











Ch.1

First true mission.



“Same ship, same crew, same missions, same locations, same boring military life.” I thought to myself as I walked to the crew deck. “Brandon, being so pessimistic won’t help. And why would you join the military if you find the routines boring?”

Ah, Cody’s familiar mental probes listening to my every thought. We call him Cody, cause no one can pronounce his real name. “I’m not being pessimistic, I’m truthful. And get the hell out of my mind.” And now he comes from behind, scarring the crap out of me.

“You still didn’t answer the question.” I shake my head and simply think the answer, “Why join the military? Cause, I thought if I joined, I’d be fighting enemies on uncharted planets. Not stuck doing patrols on useless planets.”

Suddenly he stops, and looks like he’s shocked, “I beg to differ, Thork is the perfect planet for mining, immense amounts of raw resources.”

Ah, crap, I forgot. Cody believes it wasteful to leave a mining planet unused. Usual Xenex thinking, but annoying in the military.

“Let’s just get to the mess hall before all the good food gets gone.” I’m forced to laugh at his tort, “All Human food taste like dirt anyway. Don’t get me wrong, it looks good, but taste terrible.”

“And all Xenex food taste like ass.” Hit the Xenex below his food loving belt. “Fine, let’s just go eat.”

And now, the wonderful taste of…. Mush. Got to love military food. Me and Cody go to eat, shortly after being joined by Holo. Fun.

“Did you two hear, Shisk started another riot in maintenance. This time over the poor supply of parts and intelligent assistants.” “Holo, Every ones heard. With all the noise it caused, I don’t see how someone couldn’t.” adding a little too much emphases on “couldn’t“.

“Anyway, instead of demoting him, they are going to assign him to a mission, he’s leaving tomorrow.” Holo said in his fast paced voice. Cody responded, “Why do I have the feeling that it’s going to involve us?”

And, no sooner than the words left his mouth, “Brandon, Cody, and Holo, report to the briefing room.” Blares over the intercom. I look at Cody with a evil glare, “Next time you have a feeling, don’t mention it.”

As we walk into the briefing room, Capt. Garu, commander of the Gale, stands by a monitor. He turns when he notices us, “Welcome boys, go have a seat beside your new squad member.” Motioning towards Shisk. We all rush to get the seats as far from him as possible, I managed to grab the seat right beside him, lucky.

All of a sudden Shisk springs up, “You expect me to work with these half witted kulk?” But, the good Captain fires right back, “You will, or you can go work in a uranium mine, take your pick.”

Shisk sits back down, and Holo leans over, “What is a kulk?”

I lean over a whisper, “It’s a Jornth insult, don’t know where it comes from.”

The Capt. Takes one last look at the monitor before turning back to us. “Men, I’m not going to lie, what I’m about to send you on is not going to be fun, but it must be…”

Being cut off by Shisk, “Just tell them, we’re being sent to escort a freighter to a remote colony in the Nether.”

Once more, Holo leans over, “What’s the Nether?” I look at him, surprised by his ignorance. “It’s a section of the galaxy were there is little law, a lot of gangs, and even more thugs. A hole where the lowest of the low hide from the authorities.” Shisk cuts in.

I stand up, “Sir, don’t we have more important duties that escorting a civilian freighter?” The Capt. Looks at me, “I know it’s not the hero action you signed up for. But it’s our jobs as soldiers to help the colonist.”

“I say let them help themselves, the colony will never get stronger if jump in to save their asses every time they’re in trouble.”

Now the Capt. Is pissed, “Shisk, one more smartass comment from you, and I will assign you to that colony.” Shisk pushes the Capt. Out of his face, “Alright, alright. I’ll help the colonist.”

The Capt. Backs off, “Good, then all of you go suit up, except you Brandon.” As the team leaves, Holo gives me the “you’re in trouble” look.

“What do you need Capt?” The Capt. Takes a seat across from me, “Hope you don’t mind working with Shisk, just start fighting some worthy enemies, he’ll lighten up.”

I sit back down, “Capt. There’s more to this mission than you’re letting us know.”

The Capt. Stands back up, “Brandon, the colony on Yew is in major trouble. Between raiders, gangs, and scavengers, the colony is barley surviving. Without this shipment of supplies, the colony might fail.”

“Sir, why send a whole team of spec-ops to escort a single freighter, what’s it carrying?” the Capt. Walks over to the monitor again, “The freighter is carrying food, water, medical supplies, weapons, machine parts, housing equipment, basic colony stuff. But I’m sending your team in to investigate the missing ships.”

“Missing ships, Sir?” He turns to look at me, “Yes, not only are the supplies not arriving at the colony, but the ships are going off radar. It’s not pirates, tampering with the registry info would cause a system lock. The ships are just vanishing.”

“Any idea who’s behind this?” I question, though already knowing the answer, The Capt. Replies “No, rumors say it’s an inside job, but we’ve run investigations on every one involved with the ships, all turned up clean.”

“Five minutes to drop zone captain.” the intercom blared again.

The Capt. Turns to face me again, “Better go suit up. As team leader, I want nothing less than the best from you, understood?” “Yes, sir.”

When I arrive to the shuttle bay, the team is suited up, and climbing into our ship. Holo looks at me, climbs out and comes over to me. “What did the captain say?” “We’re going to watch the ship, anything strange happens, we go investigate. After the ship touched ground, we go planet side, and try to find out about the other ships.”

“Drop zone in 10, might want to get into the ship Lieutenant.”

Shisk yells. As I climb into the ship, and the door seals, the floor our ship opens. Cody starts to fly to the small space station, were we will be getting new transport. Lovely.