Star Fleet: Project Omega
Star Fleet: Project Omega
I finally got around to writting the first part of a 5 part mini series set after the year 3000 war.it's basically the follow up from the series and the outcome of whta happened to the crew after the end of the last episode.you can find the first part on the new site in the fan fiction section.I've tried a diffrent version of writting where hardly anyone talks at all and it's all done through descriptive text.I used to write alot of stories as a kid and I used to get fed up having "X" said this or that.anyway enjoy the first part. any views on the story would be welcome
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
Good so far.Should be an interesting look at what happens to the characters 5 years later.That's the beauty of fan fiction everyone has their own unique take on the characters. I think all the stories and Crash's game will still link together nicely in the end.
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
yewah I was telling Crash about the story last night. Theres a fair bit peril and tragady in this series more than the original.I've sort of brought back a few of my old characters too like Mary Kyle, Genji Yomada, Leroy Philipe and a new guy I came up with Showta Katakawa
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
just found this on the old archive disks. it's the unrealsed fan fic that sort of ties in some how with before star fleet series 1 and brings us to the end of Omega. in some form this will turn up in the new project omega. althugh my writting style has changed a fair bit since 10 years ago.Star Fleet: Project OmegaChapter 1(Future Echo’s)45 years ago on an out post not too far from Pluto Base, the scientist colony known as S185 is in negotiations with the Earths Leaders over its discovery of bio-mechanical communication. At the pulpit and slender red head dressed in a white lab coat addressed the floor.“Senator Morlan, was it not yourself who once said that Earth must learn to use what natural resources it has for the better of mankind, was it also yourself who persistently backed the bio-com project since it’s conception five years ago?” “Ms Kyle! this project has been a failure since it’s conception, do not try to change the facts, we all here know that Bio-Mechanical prosthetics are not in anyway a sound way of evolution”.“Ha! what do you know of facts Senator, the facts clearly state that the use of Bio-Mechanical prosthesis can be inserted into the human genome without any residual damage to the host".“Host, oh I thought that the Bio-com project was a means of communication through telepathy not some sort of parasite, your facts are wrong, I’m sorry Ms Kyle but the board have decided not to go ahead with your project. We have other matters to attend to”.The scientists gathered their notes together and headed for the exit. “ I’m sorry Ms Kyle but the comity must look into other areas of science for the better of mankind”.The red head watched as the last of the comity members filed out of the exit. In a fit of rage she pounds her fist on the table knocking over a nearby pitcher of water. “Dam them, what do they know about humanity’s next stage of evolution, the fools!!” She regains her composure and neatly tidies a drape of hair back over her ear.“So I see you haven’t managed to convince them again Mary”. In he doorway a rugged looking young man in his yearly twenties greeted the Red haired Scientist.“What do you want Subaro, have you come hear to gloat?” She said with sarcasm in her voice.“No of course not, I merely came to express my support of the project, and also tell you about your fathers promotion to general”. Subaro replied.“So Daddy sent you, how is he anyway?” Mary looked away form Subaro as she packed her notes and the schematics she had away. She always hated the way her Farther never delivered a message personally, and anyhow why would he send Subaro?“Oh he’s well, but he has been worried about you”. “Well you can tell him from me I’m fine, I just wish he could have used one of his connections at the academy to convince these upstarts about the Bio-com project”.“You know he has been rather busy lately what with the funding of a certain project”. Subaro looked rather coy as he said this to Mary.“What your project was accepted?” Mary ran over to Subaro knocking over her brief case, Subaro flinched as she came pacing up to him thinking she was going to lash out. “Congratulation, I knew you could do it”. She place her arms around him as she said this, Subaro looked even more coy as she played with his hair.“Now Mary, listen to me your Farther accepted my project because he saw it as an adequate defence for the earth, he say’s that”. Mary cut him off half way through the conversation. “I have no problem with your project or my farther’ involvement. I just wish someone would see that the Bio-Com project is a good venture”.“It is Mary, you just have to see it from the committees point of view, no-one would agree to tamper with a human subjects Genome, even if you managed to successfully integrate the Prosthetics into the genetic code you still have to find a human subject willing to go under the process”. As Subaro finished his sentence he noticed Mary’s abrupt nature, she looked him right in the eyes and while picking up her note from the floor she very quietly muttered under her breath “We already have”. “What! Do you know how much trouble, you could loose your licence here at the colony for this kind of action, Mary why did you do this?”“You know as well as I do that experimenting on humans is illegal, but the tests prove that with proper alterations to the cerebral cortex the implant can be attached, and without any permanent damage to the subject”“Look, why don’t you just take your mind off of the project for a while, relax a bit, come back to the Mars institute with me”“I’d rather not Subaro, besides my work and my life is hear, I have a job to do, maybe when the project is up and running then I’ll join you”. She holds his hand gently as she says these words, looking at him with admiration. “I won’t be far away”.“Ok but remember if you need any advice or guidance, please Mary just let me know”Subaro leaves through the exit and makes his way down the hallways and back through the security doors. As he boards his ship back to Mars he thinks to himself (I know she’s right, but I feel so guilty about not being with her) the ship un-docks and as the engines fire up Subaro take one more look at the complex as he leaves.That night as Mary works late on the bio-com project.“How are the tests going Wells?”“Good, only our readings seem a little odd tonight”“How do you mean?” Mary asks puzzled.“Well as you know the implant runs off or bio-radio waves at a low frequency, but these reading state that the output is at a high frequency?”" Maybe if we reduce the power fluctuations slightly we can get a better read out, try resetting the bandwidth to 4856 then restart the tests.“Yes Ms Kyle”.As the technician resets the bandwidth a strange distorted noise could be heard from the speaker attached to the prosthetic.“4485992166.2344. Contact established” Said a strange monotone voice from the speaker. The subject that had gone under the tests began mumbling a random batch of number in intervals with the words “By Your Guidance”Mary turns towards the subject, checking the readouts as the subject continued to babble. As she checks to see what the reading are two guard burst into the room followed by the head of the council Senator Morlan.“I see that you still went ahead with your project even though we gave specific instructions not to” As the Senator paces up to Mary he notices the human subject laying down on the table, unconscious, incoherent.“What you, you have gone to far this time Ms Kyle, we can not allow this kind of insubordination, as of now this failure is terminated”. He gestures towards the two guards to take the scientist into custody.As they drag her and the technician away, the monotone voice can be heard again”448592166.2344. Contact established”.“Shut that thing down now!!” The Senator ordered.As the men approach the subject, Mary cries out not to touch her experiment. With a few quick tugs on the power cables the subject begins going into shock until it lays at rest, lifeless.“The guards escort Mary out of the room with Morlan brandishing her notes in one hand and a lighter in the other. He sets the notes alight and proceeds out of the door.As they make in halfway down the corridor the same monotone voice starts speaking. “448592166.2344. Contact established.“I told you to shut that thing down”.“We did sir, we…” The guard stops as he turns around to see the body, which had moments later, lay there lifeless, stand there in front of them.“4485
92166.2344. Contact established………we are the imperial Alliance which dominated all but this your solar system, we have searched countless galaxies assimilating planets and technology in our effort for universal conquest. As the five onlookers look in amazement at this once dead body they all wonder what this creature was going to do.“We search for the one who gave us the means to communicate. Show yourself”.Mary steps forward” It was me who created the bio-communication link”.“Very Well…” The body drops to the floor. A few minuets later a ship uncloaks outside the complex and begins to fire a barrage of laser fire. The complex has no defence and begins collapsing under the heavy fire.As beams and ceiling tiles begin crashing down in the lab room, engulfed in flames, Mary lays there bruised and unconscious. Then a few minuets later the complex explodesIn the present day.The year is 3010, after a brief time of peace the earth is finally rebuilding its defences.After the Thailion war 11years ago there has been no wars or any other retaliation from the surviving alliance members. The X-Bomber Project, now a treasured museum piece resides in a large hanger of the base. “Wow look Dad is it not amazing, lookie lookie!!” a young boy says to his farther pulling on his jacket.“Yes Jake, ok, what ever Jake” The farther says trying to have a conversation with a colleague.” Why don’t you take a look around while I talk to my friend?”The small boy has a look around the landing struts of the X-bomber until he comes across an opening in the strut. He takes a quick look inside the darkened opening only partially lit by a few green and yellow lights.“Wow!” As he begins to enter the door way a hand grabs his shoulder.“And where do you think you going young man” A voice says from behind.The boy is spun around till he faced the direction the voice had come from.There in front of him a man stood dressed in overalls, grease down his sleeves and his hair tied back.“I said where are you going?”“I Sorry sir, I didn’t mean it, I was only looking, my farther said.”“Whoa the youngster, I was just kidding, relax”. The man placed an oily hand on the boy’s head.“Yuck, why did you do that, it will take for ages to get this stuff out of my hair”.“Hey now if you want to take a look around this beauty you have to get dirty some how”.“Are you the mechanic of the ship then?”“Well kind of, I’ve been in this ship more times than you can imagine”.“So what’s wrong with it?”“ Oh the impulse drives need realigning and some of the lightings gone down”.“When you say you’ve been in this ship more time than, what do you mean, I didn’t see our picture on the crews photo”.“Oh I’m not a part of the crew?”“Your not? Then what do you do on the ship?”“Oh I designed the X-Bomber, I’m Professor Subaro Hagen.
92166.2344. Contact established………we are the imperial Alliance which dominated all but this your solar system, we have searched countless galaxies assimilating planets and technology in our effort for universal conquest. As the five onlookers look in amazement at this once dead body they all wonder what this creature was going to do.“We search for the one who gave us the means to communicate. Show yourself”.Mary steps forward” It was me who created the bio-communication link”.“Very Well…” The body drops to the floor. A few minuets later a ship uncloaks outside the complex and begins to fire a barrage of laser fire. The complex has no defence and begins collapsing under the heavy fire.As beams and ceiling tiles begin crashing down in the lab room, engulfed in flames, Mary lays there bruised and unconscious. Then a few minuets later the complex explodesIn the present day.The year is 3010, after a brief time of peace the earth is finally rebuilding its defences.After the Thailion war 11years ago there has been no wars or any other retaliation from the surviving alliance members. The X-Bomber Project, now a treasured museum piece resides in a large hanger of the base. “Wow look Dad is it not amazing, lookie lookie!!” a young boy says to his farther pulling on his jacket.“Yes Jake, ok, what ever Jake” The farther says trying to have a conversation with a colleague.” Why don’t you take a look around while I talk to my friend?”The small boy has a look around the landing struts of the X-bomber until he comes across an opening in the strut. He takes a quick look inside the darkened opening only partially lit by a few green and yellow lights.“Wow!” As he begins to enter the door way a hand grabs his shoulder.“And where do you think you going young man” A voice says from behind.The boy is spun around till he faced the direction the voice had come from.There in front of him a man stood dressed in overalls, grease down his sleeves and his hair tied back.“I said where are you going?”“I Sorry sir, I didn’t mean it, I was only looking, my farther said.”“Whoa the youngster, I was just kidding, relax”. The man placed an oily hand on the boy’s head.“Yuck, why did you do that, it will take for ages to get this stuff out of my hair”.“Hey now if you want to take a look around this beauty you have to get dirty some how”.“Are you the mechanic of the ship then?”“Well kind of, I’ve been in this ship more times than you can imagine”.“So what’s wrong with it?”“ Oh the impulse drives need realigning and some of the lightings gone down”.“When you say you’ve been in this ship more time than, what do you mean, I didn’t see our picture on the crews photo”.“Oh I’m not a part of the crew?”“Your not? Then what do you do on the ship?”“Oh I designed the X-Bomber, I’m Professor Subaro Hagen.
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
I've just finished the first chapter which also has a sort of end of episode epilogue.it ties up the first chapter nicely and leads upto chapter 2.chapter 1part 1 http://sfprojects.moonfruit.com/#/proje ... 957995part 2 http://sfprojects.moonfruit.com/#/proje ... 957998part 3 http://sfprojects.moonfruit.com/#/proje ... 4537958007
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
A sneak peak into the sagaChapter 9 – Blast off into the wide unknown It wasn’t long until Barry spotted a familiar figure in the crowds. Genji had assembled a group at the north of the moon base check in desk. The girl behind it tapped the Tannoy."Would captain Hercules please report to central station"?Genji gathered his team for inspection."Captain, the crew of x-bombers escort cruiser is ready, awaiting your orders".Hercules walked down the line giving each candidate an icy glance."This the best bunch of misfits you could find at such sort notice Yodama?“Yes sir, best selected candidates the academy has” Genji said showing the crews records to Hercules. Barry continued down the line. What's with the kid? Hikaru Joji the youngest pilot the academy had spawned, only 13, he was above all the other candidates. Strategic planning, fire arms, also tactical prowess. He reminded Hercules of a younger Shiro,"Same look in his eyes, like he could take on the alliance all by himself.-Yodama this isn't kindergarten. I asked for pilot's not children.Genji went over Hikaru's credentials. If these where accurate, then the d-bomber crew had a gifted genius barely out of school.Hikaru spoke up “Sir I assure you I am more than capable and will be a valuable asset to your team. Hercules turned back to the youngster, a look of annoyance on his face. “Kid you ever held a blaster?”Hikaru answered yes“You ever shot one at an oncoming enemy?”“Only in simulation sir”“A real enemy is nothing like a bunch of pixels and programming, there are real ruthless son’s of bitches out there who would not think twice about popping a phaser burst through a kids head”Hercules could see he was making the Young pilot uncomfortable“Then you’ve got the alliance heads, you can never quite figure out what they would do to you, Kill you, torture you or worse make you one of them”.Hikaru started to sweat “Enough Captain Hercules!!, I’m sure the young pilot can handle himself if the worst was to happen”.The slender but curvy shape of Miranda Kyle stood arms crossed over her ample bosoms.Hercules looked a bit urked not know where to look. Nobody, neither man or woman had told him what to do, and yet the Generals Daughter got to him every time.“Barry?” Miranda could see she’d ticked him off.“Yes Boobs, I mean boss, Ma,am”. Herculese started to sweat a bit “Get you’re troops aboard the Class D, oh and…”“Yes?” said Barry“My face is up here”. She gestured to her flawless face only slightly hidden behind a few brown bangs.Barry gulped, this woman, what was it that got to him, she had that same innocent look that Lamia had but she was tough as old boots with an air of elegance, she swished her hair back and with clip board in hand took off up the ramp. Herc noticed a slight wiggle in her step. “Oh momma, I’m in trouble with this one”.He headed up the ramp with his bag over his shoulder, as the door closed he looked over the courtyard of the hanger. It was then he spotted somebody he thought was long gone.“Shiro!”The door came up, and he tried to lower it again but the magnetic lock had sealed, Barry rushed to a nearby window to see if it was indeed Shiro, but nobody was there.“Man I’ve spent way to much time in space, it’s turning my brains to mush”.He took his place on the bridge and the crew did it’s checksGenji announced the Captain was on the bridge,Susan checked the radios and communications, all where in proper working order.Hikaru turned on the weapons and armaments.Leroy took his place on the main gun turret located under the bridge.Miranda turned to Barry, “Ok captain I believe the next line is yours”.“Yeah, So I was thinking how about after this we have a nice meal out somewhere?”.Miranda gave him a steely gaze, “I meant I think it’s time you addressed the crew and gave them some sort of encouraging speech before we launch”.“Oh sure”.Barry turned to his crew, raised a hand and gestured towards the oncoming cosmos“LET’S GO KICK SOME ALIEN ASS!!!“IDIOT!! – Miranda placed her face in her palm, was he the best person to be put in charge of a newly experimental Battleship?The D-Bomber slightly shook as the engines roared up for the first time. The slight sound of contracting metal creaked about.The monitors flashed and onscreen was Dr Denardo, the expert who built the D-Bomber.“I take it everything is working well Captain?”Hercules looked about the ship and then addressed the monitor“This bucket of bolts should get us out of the hanger without falling apart I take it Doc?”The Doctor got a bit flustered by this quip. “I assure you both Proffesor Hagen and myself, worked on the D-Project. That so called bucket of bolts will serve you well Captain Hercules”.The hanger doors opened and out of the southern exit came the D-bomber it’s large red and white twin wings just fitting though the gap of the hanger area.“May your journey be swift and safe crew of D-bomber”. Dr Denardo saluted them and in turn did the crew back.And off they set on there mission to the Sargasso colony, Barry Still had that feeling, What happened to Shiro, would the answers he seeks be revealed their?
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
Sounds good! Nice to see Hercules becoming a captain. I'm guesing Shiro will return.
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
Hey I really like your writing style!Lots of colourful dialogue, and excellent character development.Hercules has become quite a bully eh?Shane's right, it does sound like Star Fleet The Next Generation!I'm really looking forward to reading more episodes!I want my next story to complement and fit in with yours, so bring it on You mentioned restarting your SFProjects website. Maybe this would be a really good place to put all the fanfics, in time-order. So a reader could work through them all. Like a huge Star Fleet Chronicle?Just an idea?
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Star Fleet: Project Omega
Re wrote a few parts and renamed mary kyle as Miranda kyle so not to mix up the characters with vanessa's story.Oh and Shiro got hitched before killing himself lolStar fleet: Checkmate5 years have passed since the imperial alliance waged war on earth. In this time, the earth defence forces have begun to slowly rebuild in the wake of the alliance's destruction.Edf no longer holds total responsibility for the planets protection. The industrial arms company Nael, decided the build their own league of defensive counter-measures. And at the head of their production committee was the chief designer of X-bomber, Professor Subaro Hagen. At their disposal Nael could launch its attack mecha within a matter of seconds. Smaller bionic suits similar in design to Dai-X but without its combination, heavy cumbersome weight slowing them down.With their track record and performance unbeaten, it was decided that EDF's flagship the X-bomber, would be decommissioned. The crew either retired or went onto other active services. It was said that at least one of the crew joined the frontline ranks as a pilot. The whereabouts of the other two are unknown.With all but a few short months, Edf was left with a stalemate. Either shut down operations or become part of the frontline forces of Nael's collective armada.General Kyle, now in his later years made it very clear that Earth had narrowly escaped certain doom, and that if it was not for the crew of X-bomber the planet would have perished. To dishonour the memories of the fallen and the bravery of a handful of young men, who put their live on the line for others, seemed like it had been quickly dismissed from earth's history.The chairman of Nael a Sabastine Lagun, thought that if it was not for a civilian vessel such as X-bomber that the Edf forcefully commissioned from moon base, that earth would have fallen sooner.It was this motion that led to Edf's closure the following year.General Kyle had made his thoughts known; he would not take part in a company that would so easily dismiss the past, only to benefit their own future. And so the great general retired.Professor Hagen, now head of the advanced robotics division of Nael's vast empire. Had been commissioned to develop a new type of mobile deployment weapon, able to destroy a large fleet if needed. The professor questioned as to why earth would need such weaponry if the Alliance had already fallen during the millennium battle. The chairman simply responded that earth would not come face-to-face with such Alien forces ever again. Nael would lead an attack on the alliance home world and anyone else who stood against their plans for planetary wide peace.Hagen said that this act of planetary genocide would only lead earth to its somewhat delayed destruction. The professor was arrested for committing the highest form of treason, the verdict of the council ruled that Hagen during his time on Mars had grown fond of his alien daughter and this act of compassion had blinded him from the truth that all aliens no mater their goal or background should be irradiated at all costs.The verdict further ruled that Hagen himself was an alliance conspirator having worked so closely with the defective captain Carter.The trial went on for two more days. The judge made a point as too why Hagen had disappeared from the Mars research facility. Hagen replied that after x-bomber had begun construction that he took time off to work on another project, this was something that needed his full attention. Lagun stood as the plaintiff, saying that Hagen had a duty and obligation to construct the battleship and see it through to completion. Evidence was brought forward that classed X-bomber as incomplete, that Dr Benn did not have the knowledge of the missing components.Lagun pressed the mater further. The judge asked for proof of these allegations. Presented where detailed schematics of the ship during its design stages, there in a section below the hull was a quantum accelerator. The judge not understanding the design flaw asked as to the significance of these findings.Lagun then described that this quantum accelerator had sustainable energy meaning that the X-bomber would be able to fire continuously on x-impulse and never need to recharge. Not only would that but its power have been unmatched even against an imperial class cruiser.The courtroom was in an uproar. The judge quieted the room with his gavel and prompted Lagun to continue.If the ship had been completed under Hagen's original designs, it would have been the only line of defence needed to contend with the invading alliance. Thus his absence and inability to pass on this information to his esteemed colleague Dr Benn, not only led to countless lives lost but also the death of his close friend the late Dr Benn.The judge motioned for a recess in then light of this new evidence. Hagen did not waiver during this break, he called out Lagun, asked him straight up, and as to what his interest was in seeing the very people who saved the earth locked away in a maximum security facility and the liquidation of the EDF.Lagun pulled him to one side and quietly said in his ear that he would have nobody to stand in his way. Lagun smirked then regained his composure. Lagun then made the professor a deal that only led too one possible outcome. Spend the remainder of his days locked up knowing that Nael was as corrupt as the alliance, or work without question on an all powerful line of robotic assault craft.Hagen shocked by this offer was aloud mere moments to think it over. It was right then Lagun's slimy smile dropped when he heard Hagen's response.Nael’s only reason was profitable to them as long as those knowing the truth were kept quiet. He would never lower himself to such a standard and that he would somehow reveal the truth of Lagun's deception.Lagun laughed hysterically how would Hagen be able to prove such a thing, the courts had already begin to prepare his cell.The trial continued as the judge asked for the final verdict, Lagun motioned a wave bye bye to the angered professor. Before the verdict could be given Hagen asked the judge if it was possible to bring new evidence for his defence.The judge ruled that unless this new evidence was of any benefit to the trial it should have been brought forward sooner.Hagen said that it had only come to his attention that this evidence would not only clear his name but also prove that the chairman was just as devious and manipulative as the very forces they had defeated 5 years ago.The judge decided that this was relevant even with Lagun's objection. Hagen asked if it would be possible to bring in a member of his crew.Lagun quickly said that that would be impossible at such a time and would only delay the trial further. The judge asked if this crew member was within communications distance and available to give a statement.The professor said that this person was indeed nearby and would be able to attend.The judge agreed that the evidence should be brought forward.Hagen called his witness, the crowds were shocked when the heard a faint humming of what sounded like beating wings. They where even more astounded, when the witness rested down on the table besides the professor.The judge questioned as to why a droid must be brought into this trail. To which Subaro gave a detailed description of the little yellow bots capabilities. PPA had been upgraded with several new applications. One of which came in very handy during the recess. Subaro had a small optical recorder under his lapel of his jacket. And it was recording everything from the trial, including the recess. Lagun stood up and objected to this new information, saying that it could be forged or tampered with.The yellow droid gathere
d a little momentum with his wings and settled down in front of Lagun. PPA then gave the fundamental rules of his programming including one that stated he can not lie.Lagun picked up the folder from his desk and attempted to stun the droid in some way. This only caused the crowd to mutter in slight amusement. The professor then asked his robotic creation to play back the recording with the added visual layers in tact.Bursting from his slightly scratched red visor, a beam of light which spiralled upwards revealing two transparent figures stood glistening with slight sporadic static.The recording played and the court was shocked when they heard the words Lagun had told the professor during the recess.The judge ruled that the case had been engineered by Lagun, by means of gaining the controlling interest in earth's defences. The case was dropped. Subaro was aloud to leave a free man. Acquitted of his charges the professor lightly tapped PPA on his yellow paint chipped head and the two gathered together ready to exit the court room. It was then that the traitorous Sabastine lunged at the professor. Pulling out a small device and aiming it at the thrilled Hagen.The crowds quickly panicked, scrambling to stay clear of the weapon's discharge. Subaro slowly turned to see the small chromed blaster pointing directly at his chest.Subaro stood still as if ready for the oncoming burst from the weapon's barrel.But it never came. The courtroom became soundless, as if trapped in an endless bubble of time. Their on the floor clutching his burned hand, where the gun was once grasped. Sabastine Lagun had been shot. The courtroom was quickly brought to order. The judge signalled two officers to restrain Lagun.The judge with an irritated tone in his voice told the unknown shooter to reveal himself.It was then that a tall slender brunette came forward. The young woman raised her hands dropping the blaster to the floor. Two other guards restrained her with cuffs and brought her before the judge.The woman struggled when presented too the judge. Asking who she was, the reply back stunned everyone including the professor.Miranda Kyle was the name given by Lagun's attacker. Daughter of the General of EDF.The Evil That Men Make Everyone in the courtroom sat back down as the judge restlessly went over the paper work of the case. Increasingly annoyed by these turn of events he stood, scratched his beard and then asked Ms Kyle as to why she had shot Sabastine Lagun.The young woman looked over to the slick backed chairman. She then stated that Lagun not only ushered out her father by force, but also caused his death.Subaro turned to the woman, asking if what she said was true, had this young lady witnessed the great general’s death.The judge also stunned by this revelation asked the same question.The court eerily became silent.2 years ago, the industrial arms company Nael made itself known. Having gathered data from both the alliance and earth's defences, it presented to EDF a proposed contingency plan to protect earth military and economic investments.The best minds from earth and its neighbouring planets gathered and propositioned EDF to step down as the main defence force to maintain peace. With the addition of the Thailian Barrier it would deter any invading forces. The Barrier was a stellar armed weapons depot adrift in space that resided just within the Thailian Zone. If back up would be needed then Nael would launch its countermeasures and deal with the situation.General Kyle at the time wanted nothing of this and asked the committee to reconsider their terms. It was then that the option of EDF’s frontline forces becoming the patrol and somewhat cannon folder of Nael.Kyle was reported to have left EDF and Star Fleet some weeks later. What had been struck from the record was the apparent unknown death of the general that very same week. Nothing was known about this outcome, had indeed the good General been killed in an accident, ill health or something more sinister?Miranda pried further into her story. Located at the scene of the death was piece of paper with the Nael logo printed in the top corner. Miranda pulled this from her file, wrapped in a protective sleeve; she presented this evidence to the judge.The judge looked at the paper then looked at the sweat soaked Lagun. Had this figurehead of such a high profile company committed the crime in question? The judge asked for the paper to be tested to verify if Lagun’s prints where on the sheet. The Chairman then said it would take too long to do that and it was a waste of time and court resources. The judge then reminded Lagun that he was in contempt and that the entire room had seen him aim the blaster at Subaro.It was then that the good professor recommended his services, or to be more specific PPA’s services. Another of the droids programs included finger print analysis. Included in his data banks where the finger print and DNA information of everyone with in start fleet. Lagun said that he was not part of star fleet so he would not be on the database.He was correct, his information was not included. PPA presented himself to the judge with his usual prim monotone voice. He asked if he could scan the paper to see if their where any prints found.Indeed there was evidence of prints. The droid then hovered over to the desktop of the table where Lagun had his files he had brought to the trial.Scanning these documents he paused for a second………….Then turned his yellow head at the judge.“You’re honour; I conclude that both of these documents present contain the finger prints of Sabastine Lagun Chairman of Nael Industrial Arms Limited”.The court was a flurry with talk, The Judge pointed his gavel at Lagun and began to recite a charge notice. Sabastine Lagun charged with suspected murder of General William Kyle, Charged with the attempted murder of Subaro Hagen, Charge with 2 counts of blackmail and extortion.As the gavel was about to hit down upon the pine base, PPA then made another announcement.“You’re Honour; I also find other evidence on both documents, finger print analysis of persons also within my databanks”.The judge asked the droid as to who the person was.“You’re Honour; the prints belong to Space Pilot Shiro Hagen”.Legendary Shiro Hagen, a space pilot of legendary proportions. The leader of x-bomber’s crew. An ace fighter pilot and keen marksmen.Trained as Captain Carter's protégée, he served as the heroic and iconic face of star fleet academy even after the millennium war.But 5 long years fighting on the frontlines led to the inevitable outcome, the reported death of a hero.Although no body was ever found, Shiro's final battle ended while on a routine mission patrolling outside of the Sargasso colony.The report simulation from his fighter black box stated that his craft sustained heavy fire from an unknown source. A secondary patrol was sent out to comb the area in case there was a slim chance a body could be recovered.Unfortunately Shiro Hagen died while doing the one thing he had begun to accept as his only goal in life.Subaro looked at PPA, astounded by this revelation. How could his son be still alive? Burying his coffin some 2 years ago, surrounded by his friends and colleagues, seeing the wooden tomb laid to rest, earth on pine, piled high, flowers laid, another casualty of this endless war.The judge asked the droid as to how old the document was. It was deduced that the document was at least 14 months old give or take a few days. And it had been over 2 years since Shiro's funeral.Maybe someone had forged the document, maybe someone had printed the document on paper Sh
iro had previously touched. Either way it was determined that Shiro could not have been present unless his death had been faked.The judge closed the case and Sabastine was escorted out by armed guard.Miranda asked the professor if Shiro could have been involved in the death of her father. He replied that unless Shiro could be found they would never truly know for sure.Subaro made his way back to his apartment on EDF's accommodation block. Throwing his key card and jacket over the back of his couch, he made his way towards his bedroom.He kept thinking about what PPA had previously said. They were definitely Shiro's prints. But why would they be on a document at a murder scene?Putting his head down on his pillow the professor began to run over in his mind this new revelation. Images danced in the darkness playing tricks with his mind. He peered over towards his clock to check the time, unaware of the unknown figure sat opposite his bed cloaked by the ethereal darkness.The light flicked on, and Subaro reached for his blaster. "That’ll do you no god Prof., you know how good a shot I am"."Hercules!!" the professor couldn't believe what he saw, the best marksmen outside of the academy, bar Shiro."You got anything to eat around here, the lard butt's been complaining since we got here".It was then the crashing sound of books and scientific records began falling about. The rotund butterball body of a familiar red headed younger man clambered out of the bedroom cupboard."John Lee?""So where do you keep you're stash of chocolate cookies?" Dead or Alive The yellow glowing hue from the apartment’s lamps lit up the room with an almost calm effect.Subaro was still in awe that two members of his crew were sat in his living room.He handed them both a beer as they all looked each other over. It wasn’t until a belch from John Lee broke the tension."So Shiro's not dead?" asked Hercules."We don't know that for sure but it’s a possibility".Subaro still the scientist could not simply say that his boy was alive, No matter how much wishing and good will could bring"."If he's alive I’m gonna kick his ass, that's a given". Hercules supped back another swig of beer, slowly wiping his face with his jacket sleeve."Cuz if he is he's got a whole lot of explaining to do to Emma.His wife Emma Hagen was a pilot just like Shiro. So much more than Shiro expected from a cadet. There time inTraining brought them together, a paring forged in the fires of battle. There passion for space fights and aerial manoeuvrement became there mutual love. And with time they where married. Emma, the pilot and Shiro her commanding officer. After Shiro was pronounced dead, Emma kind of shut herself away. She'd lost her commander, her friend, confidant and lover. And yet she still looked up at the stars every night hoping to see a shooting star thinking it was Shiro pulling some extraordinary tactical manoeuvre.Emma had paid Hercules a few visits. As both he and Shiro were close during the F-01 campaign 5 years ago. Emma barely knew Professor Hagen, even Subaro himself knew very little of his sons life before the Alliance's initial attack 5 years previously. But Hercules was the perfect person she could relate to.Hercules was there as a friend to help Emma get over Shiro's death. And Hercules was more angered that if Shiro had faked his death, why would he have done this to his friends and family?Lee looked over at a framed photo of the crew from their original mission.So many of them gone.The doctor, Lamia, Kirara, Halley, Carter and now Shiro. When was all this bloodshed finally going to end?A knock came at the front door. Subaro got to his feet, slightly stumbling over boxes of schematics and blueprints.It was Miranda Kyle, the generals daughter.He invited her in and she came in and awkwardly tried to find a place to sit down. Finally sitting herself between Lee and Hercules.Lee giving Barry a look of approval. This woman was hot and Barry knew this."so ms kyle what brings you to my abode so late in the evening?"Barry and lee looked back at each other. Kyle, as in General William Kyle."Professor I think there is something you should know about your son".Subaro was taken back by what Ms Kyle had said."Your son could still be alive".Chapter 9 – Blast off into the wide unknown It wasn’t long until Barry spotted a familiar figure in the crowds. Genji had assembled a group at the north of the moon base check in desk. The girl behind it tapped the Tannoy."Would captain Hercules please report to central station"?Genji gathered his team for inspection."Captain, the crew of x-bombers escort cruiser is ready, awaiting your orders".Hercules walked down the line giving each candidate an icy glance."This the best bunch of misfits you could find at such sort notice Yodama?“Yes sir, best selected candidates the academy has” Genji said showing the crews records to Hercules. Barry continued down the line. What's with the kid? Hikaru Joji the youngest pilot the academy had spawned, only 13, he was above all the other candidates. Strategic planning, fire arms, also tactical prowess. He reminded Hercules of a younger Shiro,"Same look in his eyes, like he could take on the alliance all by himself.-Yodama this isn't kindergarten. I asked for pilot's not children.Genji went over Hikaru's credentials. If these where accurate, then the d-bomber crew had a gifted genius barely out of school.Hikaru spoke up “Sir I assure you I am more than capable and will be a valuable asset to your team. Hercules turned back to the youngster, a look of annoyance on his face. “Kid you ever held a blaster?”Hikaru answered yes“You ever shot one at an oncoming enemy?”“Only in simulation sir”“A real enemy is nothing like a bunch of pixels and programming, there are real ruthless son’s of bitches out there who would not think twice about popping a phaser burst through a kids head”Hercules could see he was making the Young pilot uncomfortable“Then you’ve got the alliance heads, you can never quite figure out what they would do to you, Kill you, torture you or worse make you one of them”.Hikaru started to sweat “Enough Captain Hercules!!, I’m sure the young pilot can handle himself if the worst was to happen”.The slender but curvy shape of Miranda Kyle stood arms crossed over her ample bosoms.Hercules looked a bit urked not know where to look. Nobody, neither man or woman had told him what to do, and yet the Generals Daughter got to him every time.“Barry?” Miranda could see she’d ticked him off.“Yes Boobs, I mean boss, Ma,am”. Herculese started to sweat a bit “Get you’re troops aboard the Class D, oh and…”“Yes?” said Barry“My face is up here”. She gestured to her flawless face only slightly hidden behind a few brown bangs.Barry gulped, this woman, what was it that got to him, she had that same innocent look that Lamia had but she was tough as old boots with an air of elegance, she swished her hair back and with clip board in hand took off up the ramp. Herc noticed a slight wiggle in her step. “Oh momma, I’m in trouble with this one”.He headed up the ramp with his bag over his shoulder, as the door closed he looked over the courtyard of the hanger. It was then he spotted somebody he th
ought was long gone.“Shiro!”The door came up, and he tried to lower it again but the magnetic lock had sealed, Barry rushed to a nearby window to see if it was indeed Shiro, but nobody was there.“Man I’ve spent way to much time in space, it’s turning my brains to mush”.He took his place on the bridge and the crew did it’s checksGenji announced the Captain was on the bridge,Susan checked the radios and communications, all where in proper working order.Hikaru turned on the weapons and armaments.Leroy took his place on the main gun turret located under the bridge.Miranda turned to Barry, “Ok captain I believe the next line is yours”.“Yeah, So I was thinking how about after this we have a nice meal out somewhere?”.Miranda gave him a steely gaze, “I meant I think it’s time you addressed the crew and gave them some sort of encouraging speech before we launch”.“Oh sure”.Barry turned to his crew, raised a hand and gestured towards the oncoming cosmos“LET’S GO KICK SOME ALIEN ASS!!!“IDIOT!! – Miranda placed her face in her palm, was he the best person to be put in charge of a newly experimental Battleship?The D-Bomber slightly shook as the engines roared up for the first time. The slight sound of contracting metal creaked about.The monitors flashed and onscreen was Dr Denardo, the expert who built the D-Bomber.“I take it everything is working well Captain?”Hercules looked about the ship and then addressed the monitor“This bucket of bolts should get us out of the hanger without falling apart I take it Doc?”The Doctor got a bit flustered by this quip. “I assure you both Professor Hagen and myself, worked on the D-Project. That so called bucket of bolts will serve you well Captain Hercules”.The hanger doors opened and out of the southern exit came the D-bomber it’s large red and white twin wings just fitting though the gap of the hanger area.“May your journey be swift and safe crew of D-bomber”. Dr Denardo saluted them and in turn did the crew back.And off they set on there mission to the Sargasso colony, Barry Still had that feeling, What happened to Shiro, would the answers he seeks be revealed their? The next chapter would be removed but here it was…….Chapter 4 Sins of the FatherShiro alive? But that was impossible, Subaro and his two companions sat about the oval table in his quarters, PPA fired up the projected image of the document.So that’s got shiro’s prints on it? Hercules quipped, “that’s not possible if chrome dome here said the document is only 14 months old, shiros been dead for like what 2 going on 3?2 years 8 months 12 days 15, no – 14 hours, 4 minuets and ….. 14 seconds. Subaro said as it just rolled off his tongue. “Always able to connect with anything technical, but never my own son.” Don’t beat yourself up about it Prof, Shiro was a stubborn as he was heroic.Maybe Annalee was right, I spent too much time in my work, and never even acknowledged him. For this I’ve lost 2 children and my partner.Professor you fancy a drink?Drowned my sorrows? Well I’m not a beer drinker myself, but the company of friends and colleges may be just what I need.The bar looked like the back end of a run down town, the overweight drunks and undesirables slumped over a pint glass.Hercules, you sure this is a good place to be bringing the professor? It looks a bit rough.You worry too much Lee, remember you’ve got yours truly for protection.Sure Hercules that’s gonna make me feel loads better.The 3 sit down at the wet sticky bar, the seats looked like a Rottweiler had been using it a chew toy.Seriously this place gives me the creeps.This place is great fellas, reminds me of my old hangouts back on Mars.It was then a huge man with a scarred eye turned to SubaroYou been to Mars? Why the hell you come back to a dump like this? Stinking Alliance whipped out everything we loved, and that Nael just looks on as we struggle.Go back to Mars old man. There’s nothing worth staying around here for.That’s right, nothing here Subaro, apart from me.Subaro turns around to see a familiar face.Annalee? That you? You look better than I would have thought,Charming as always, what you hanging around with this grease monkey for boys?Well you could say he’s kind of our boss. EDF no longer exists Barry, and I’m sure he’s not going to be the idea person to hang out with considering his track record.Annalee’s words cut deep, “
d a little momentum with his wings and settled down in front of Lagun. PPA then gave the fundamental rules of his programming including one that stated he can not lie.Lagun picked up the folder from his desk and attempted to stun the droid in some way. This only caused the crowd to mutter in slight amusement. The professor then asked his robotic creation to play back the recording with the added visual layers in tact.Bursting from his slightly scratched red visor, a beam of light which spiralled upwards revealing two transparent figures stood glistening with slight sporadic static.The recording played and the court was shocked when they heard the words Lagun had told the professor during the recess.The judge ruled that the case had been engineered by Lagun, by means of gaining the controlling interest in earth's defences. The case was dropped. Subaro was aloud to leave a free man. Acquitted of his charges the professor lightly tapped PPA on his yellow paint chipped head and the two gathered together ready to exit the court room. It was then that the traitorous Sabastine lunged at the professor. Pulling out a small device and aiming it at the thrilled Hagen.The crowds quickly panicked, scrambling to stay clear of the weapon's discharge. Subaro slowly turned to see the small chromed blaster pointing directly at his chest.Subaro stood still as if ready for the oncoming burst from the weapon's barrel.But it never came. The courtroom became soundless, as if trapped in an endless bubble of time. Their on the floor clutching his burned hand, where the gun was once grasped. Sabastine Lagun had been shot. The courtroom was quickly brought to order. The judge signalled two officers to restrain Lagun.The judge with an irritated tone in his voice told the unknown shooter to reveal himself.It was then that a tall slender brunette came forward. The young woman raised her hands dropping the blaster to the floor. Two other guards restrained her with cuffs and brought her before the judge.The woman struggled when presented too the judge. Asking who she was, the reply back stunned everyone including the professor.Miranda Kyle was the name given by Lagun's attacker. Daughter of the General of EDF.The Evil That Men Make Everyone in the courtroom sat back down as the judge restlessly went over the paper work of the case. Increasingly annoyed by these turn of events he stood, scratched his beard and then asked Ms Kyle as to why she had shot Sabastine Lagun.The young woman looked over to the slick backed chairman. She then stated that Lagun not only ushered out her father by force, but also caused his death.Subaro turned to the woman, asking if what she said was true, had this young lady witnessed the great general’s death.The judge also stunned by this revelation asked the same question.The court eerily became silent.2 years ago, the industrial arms company Nael made itself known. Having gathered data from both the alliance and earth's defences, it presented to EDF a proposed contingency plan to protect earth military and economic investments.The best minds from earth and its neighbouring planets gathered and propositioned EDF to step down as the main defence force to maintain peace. With the addition of the Thailian Barrier it would deter any invading forces. The Barrier was a stellar armed weapons depot adrift in space that resided just within the Thailian Zone. If back up would be needed then Nael would launch its countermeasures and deal with the situation.General Kyle at the time wanted nothing of this and asked the committee to reconsider their terms. It was then that the option of EDF’s frontline forces becoming the patrol and somewhat cannon folder of Nael.Kyle was reported to have left EDF and Star Fleet some weeks later. What had been struck from the record was the apparent unknown death of the general that very same week. Nothing was known about this outcome, had indeed the good General been killed in an accident, ill health or something more sinister?Miranda pried further into her story. Located at the scene of the death was piece of paper with the Nael logo printed in the top corner. Miranda pulled this from her file, wrapped in a protective sleeve; she presented this evidence to the judge.The judge looked at the paper then looked at the sweat soaked Lagun. Had this figurehead of such a high profile company committed the crime in question? The judge asked for the paper to be tested to verify if Lagun’s prints where on the sheet. The Chairman then said it would take too long to do that and it was a waste of time and court resources. The judge then reminded Lagun that he was in contempt and that the entire room had seen him aim the blaster at Subaro.It was then that the good professor recommended his services, or to be more specific PPA’s services. Another of the droids programs included finger print analysis. Included in his data banks where the finger print and DNA information of everyone with in start fleet. Lagun said that he was not part of star fleet so he would not be on the database.He was correct, his information was not included. PPA presented himself to the judge with his usual prim monotone voice. He asked if he could scan the paper to see if their where any prints found.Indeed there was evidence of prints. The droid then hovered over to the desktop of the table where Lagun had his files he had brought to the trial.Scanning these documents he paused for a second………….Then turned his yellow head at the judge.“You’re honour; I conclude that both of these documents present contain the finger prints of Sabastine Lagun Chairman of Nael Industrial Arms Limited”.The court was a flurry with talk, The Judge pointed his gavel at Lagun and began to recite a charge notice. Sabastine Lagun charged with suspected murder of General William Kyle, Charged with the attempted murder of Subaro Hagen, Charge with 2 counts of blackmail and extortion.As the gavel was about to hit down upon the pine base, PPA then made another announcement.“You’re Honour; I also find other evidence on both documents, finger print analysis of persons also within my databanks”.The judge asked the droid as to who the person was.“You’re Honour; the prints belong to Space Pilot Shiro Hagen”.Legendary Shiro Hagen, a space pilot of legendary proportions. The leader of x-bomber’s crew. An ace fighter pilot and keen marksmen.Trained as Captain Carter's protégée, he served as the heroic and iconic face of star fleet academy even after the millennium war.But 5 long years fighting on the frontlines led to the inevitable outcome, the reported death of a hero.Although no body was ever found, Shiro's final battle ended while on a routine mission patrolling outside of the Sargasso colony.The report simulation from his fighter black box stated that his craft sustained heavy fire from an unknown source. A secondary patrol was sent out to comb the area in case there was a slim chance a body could be recovered.Unfortunately Shiro Hagen died while doing the one thing he had begun to accept as his only goal in life.Subaro looked at PPA, astounded by this revelation. How could his son be still alive? Burying his coffin some 2 years ago, surrounded by his friends and colleagues, seeing the wooden tomb laid to rest, earth on pine, piled high, flowers laid, another casualty of this endless war.The judge asked the droid as to how old the document was. It was deduced that the document was at least 14 months old give or take a few days. And it had been over 2 years since Shiro's funeral.Maybe someone had forged the document, maybe someone had printed the document on paper Sh
iro had previously touched. Either way it was determined that Shiro could not have been present unless his death had been faked.The judge closed the case and Sabastine was escorted out by armed guard.Miranda asked the professor if Shiro could have been involved in the death of her father. He replied that unless Shiro could be found they would never truly know for sure.Subaro made his way back to his apartment on EDF's accommodation block. Throwing his key card and jacket over the back of his couch, he made his way towards his bedroom.He kept thinking about what PPA had previously said. They were definitely Shiro's prints. But why would they be on a document at a murder scene?Putting his head down on his pillow the professor began to run over in his mind this new revelation. Images danced in the darkness playing tricks with his mind. He peered over towards his clock to check the time, unaware of the unknown figure sat opposite his bed cloaked by the ethereal darkness.The light flicked on, and Subaro reached for his blaster. "That’ll do you no god Prof., you know how good a shot I am"."Hercules!!" the professor couldn't believe what he saw, the best marksmen outside of the academy, bar Shiro."You got anything to eat around here, the lard butt's been complaining since we got here".It was then the crashing sound of books and scientific records began falling about. The rotund butterball body of a familiar red headed younger man clambered out of the bedroom cupboard."John Lee?""So where do you keep you're stash of chocolate cookies?" Dead or Alive The yellow glowing hue from the apartment’s lamps lit up the room with an almost calm effect.Subaro was still in awe that two members of his crew were sat in his living room.He handed them both a beer as they all looked each other over. It wasn’t until a belch from John Lee broke the tension."So Shiro's not dead?" asked Hercules."We don't know that for sure but it’s a possibility".Subaro still the scientist could not simply say that his boy was alive, No matter how much wishing and good will could bring"."If he's alive I’m gonna kick his ass, that's a given". Hercules supped back another swig of beer, slowly wiping his face with his jacket sleeve."Cuz if he is he's got a whole lot of explaining to do to Emma.His wife Emma Hagen was a pilot just like Shiro. So much more than Shiro expected from a cadet. There time inTraining brought them together, a paring forged in the fires of battle. There passion for space fights and aerial manoeuvrement became there mutual love. And with time they where married. Emma, the pilot and Shiro her commanding officer. After Shiro was pronounced dead, Emma kind of shut herself away. She'd lost her commander, her friend, confidant and lover. And yet she still looked up at the stars every night hoping to see a shooting star thinking it was Shiro pulling some extraordinary tactical manoeuvre.Emma had paid Hercules a few visits. As both he and Shiro were close during the F-01 campaign 5 years ago. Emma barely knew Professor Hagen, even Subaro himself knew very little of his sons life before the Alliance's initial attack 5 years previously. But Hercules was the perfect person she could relate to.Hercules was there as a friend to help Emma get over Shiro's death. And Hercules was more angered that if Shiro had faked his death, why would he have done this to his friends and family?Lee looked over at a framed photo of the crew from their original mission.So many of them gone.The doctor, Lamia, Kirara, Halley, Carter and now Shiro. When was all this bloodshed finally going to end?A knock came at the front door. Subaro got to his feet, slightly stumbling over boxes of schematics and blueprints.It was Miranda Kyle, the generals daughter.He invited her in and she came in and awkwardly tried to find a place to sit down. Finally sitting herself between Lee and Hercules.Lee giving Barry a look of approval. This woman was hot and Barry knew this."so ms kyle what brings you to my abode so late in the evening?"Barry and lee looked back at each other. Kyle, as in General William Kyle."Professor I think there is something you should know about your son".Subaro was taken back by what Ms Kyle had said."Your son could still be alive".Chapter 9 – Blast off into the wide unknown It wasn’t long until Barry spotted a familiar figure in the crowds. Genji had assembled a group at the north of the moon base check in desk. The girl behind it tapped the Tannoy."Would captain Hercules please report to central station"?Genji gathered his team for inspection."Captain, the crew of x-bombers escort cruiser is ready, awaiting your orders".Hercules walked down the line giving each candidate an icy glance."This the best bunch of misfits you could find at such sort notice Yodama?“Yes sir, best selected candidates the academy has” Genji said showing the crews records to Hercules. Barry continued down the line. What's with the kid? Hikaru Joji the youngest pilot the academy had spawned, only 13, he was above all the other candidates. Strategic planning, fire arms, also tactical prowess. He reminded Hercules of a younger Shiro,"Same look in his eyes, like he could take on the alliance all by himself.-Yodama this isn't kindergarten. I asked for pilot's not children.Genji went over Hikaru's credentials. If these where accurate, then the d-bomber crew had a gifted genius barely out of school.Hikaru spoke up “Sir I assure you I am more than capable and will be a valuable asset to your team. Hercules turned back to the youngster, a look of annoyance on his face. “Kid you ever held a blaster?”Hikaru answered yes“You ever shot one at an oncoming enemy?”“Only in simulation sir”“A real enemy is nothing like a bunch of pixels and programming, there are real ruthless son’s of bitches out there who would not think twice about popping a phaser burst through a kids head”Hercules could see he was making the Young pilot uncomfortable“Then you’ve got the alliance heads, you can never quite figure out what they would do to you, Kill you, torture you or worse make you one of them”.Hikaru started to sweat “Enough Captain Hercules!!, I’m sure the young pilot can handle himself if the worst was to happen”.The slender but curvy shape of Miranda Kyle stood arms crossed over her ample bosoms.Hercules looked a bit urked not know where to look. Nobody, neither man or woman had told him what to do, and yet the Generals Daughter got to him every time.“Barry?” Miranda could see she’d ticked him off.“Yes Boobs, I mean boss, Ma,am”. Herculese started to sweat a bit “Get you’re troops aboard the Class D, oh and…”“Yes?” said Barry“My face is up here”. She gestured to her flawless face only slightly hidden behind a few brown bangs.Barry gulped, this woman, what was it that got to him, she had that same innocent look that Lamia had but she was tough as old boots with an air of elegance, she swished her hair back and with clip board in hand took off up the ramp. Herc noticed a slight wiggle in her step. “Oh momma, I’m in trouble with this one”.He headed up the ramp with his bag over his shoulder, as the door closed he looked over the courtyard of the hanger. It was then he spotted somebody he th
ought was long gone.“Shiro!”The door came up, and he tried to lower it again but the magnetic lock had sealed, Barry rushed to a nearby window to see if it was indeed Shiro, but nobody was there.“Man I’ve spent way to much time in space, it’s turning my brains to mush”.He took his place on the bridge and the crew did it’s checksGenji announced the Captain was on the bridge,Susan checked the radios and communications, all where in proper working order.Hikaru turned on the weapons and armaments.Leroy took his place on the main gun turret located under the bridge.Miranda turned to Barry, “Ok captain I believe the next line is yours”.“Yeah, So I was thinking how about after this we have a nice meal out somewhere?”.Miranda gave him a steely gaze, “I meant I think it’s time you addressed the crew and gave them some sort of encouraging speech before we launch”.“Oh sure”.Barry turned to his crew, raised a hand and gestured towards the oncoming cosmos“LET’S GO KICK SOME ALIEN ASS!!!“IDIOT!! – Miranda placed her face in her palm, was he the best person to be put in charge of a newly experimental Battleship?The D-Bomber slightly shook as the engines roared up for the first time. The slight sound of contracting metal creaked about.The monitors flashed and onscreen was Dr Denardo, the expert who built the D-Bomber.“I take it everything is working well Captain?”Hercules looked about the ship and then addressed the monitor“This bucket of bolts should get us out of the hanger without falling apart I take it Doc?”The Doctor got a bit flustered by this quip. “I assure you both Professor Hagen and myself, worked on the D-Project. That so called bucket of bolts will serve you well Captain Hercules”.The hanger doors opened and out of the southern exit came the D-bomber it’s large red and white twin wings just fitting though the gap of the hanger area.“May your journey be swift and safe crew of D-bomber”. Dr Denardo saluted them and in turn did the crew back.And off they set on there mission to the Sargasso colony, Barry Still had that feeling, What happened to Shiro, would the answers he seeks be revealed their? The next chapter would be removed but here it was…….Chapter 4 Sins of the FatherShiro alive? But that was impossible, Subaro and his two companions sat about the oval table in his quarters, PPA fired up the projected image of the document.So that’s got shiro’s prints on it? Hercules quipped, “that’s not possible if chrome dome here said the document is only 14 months old, shiros been dead for like what 2 going on 3?2 years 8 months 12 days 15, no – 14 hours, 4 minuets and ….. 14 seconds. Subaro said as it just rolled off his tongue. “Always able to connect with anything technical, but never my own son.” Don’t beat yourself up about it Prof, Shiro was a stubborn as he was heroic.Maybe Annalee was right, I spent too much time in my work, and never even acknowledged him. For this I’ve lost 2 children and my partner.Professor you fancy a drink?Drowned my sorrows? Well I’m not a beer drinker myself, but the company of friends and colleges may be just what I need.The bar looked like the back end of a run down town, the overweight drunks and undesirables slumped over a pint glass.Hercules, you sure this is a good place to be bringing the professor? It looks a bit rough.You worry too much Lee, remember you’ve got yours truly for protection.Sure Hercules that’s gonna make me feel loads better.The 3 sit down at the wet sticky bar, the seats looked like a Rottweiler had been using it a chew toy.Seriously this place gives me the creeps.This place is great fellas, reminds me of my old hangouts back on Mars.It was then a huge man with a scarred eye turned to SubaroYou been to Mars? Why the hell you come back to a dump like this? Stinking Alliance whipped out everything we loved, and that Nael just looks on as we struggle.Go back to Mars old man. There’s nothing worth staying around here for.That’s right, nothing here Subaro, apart from me.Subaro turns around to see a familiar face.Annalee? That you? You look better than I would have thought,Charming as always, what you hanging around with this grease monkey for boys?Well you could say he’s kind of our boss. EDF no longer exists Barry, and I’m sure he’s not going to be the idea person to hang out with considering his track record.Annalee’s words cut deep, “
Look an Alien cruiser!!