DE Chpt 4

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==Chapter 4 - Danger Everywhere==
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17 March 3050
System 119628
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It had never occurred to Major William Mitchell that even unarmed, the Elementals now inside their suits could overpower his people with no problems at all. But now watching them board the Dropshuttle for the ride to where they had located a ice body in the asteroid belt, the thought suddenly sent a shiver down his spine. A suit stopped in front of him.
"If we had the time to suit up, you would not have won your Trial of Possession, Major Mitchell, but we have all given our word as our bond, so if you are suddenly realizing that fact, we will not break our bond." The voice of Point Commander Trisha said from external speakers.
"That is still to be seen, Commander Trisha. I can only hope that what you say is true." Major Mitchell replied and watched as she boarded the Dropshuttle and the hatch closed.
He waved over Captain Felicia Graves "Felicia, we have explosives aboard. Have your engineers find locations where we can safely deny this vessel to someone. Or at least deny them it easily. But also where WE can repair the damage."
"Trouble?" Captain Felicia Graves asked
"Not yet, but I want an ace up our sleeve just in case." Major Mitchell replied
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19 March 3050
"Seventy, one cubic meter squares. Just over 70 tons of ice. Where do we put it?" Point Commander Trisha asked
"We have a 30,000 gallon water tank on our Mule Cargo Dropship. It is probably under a quarter full right now. Is it going to be enough?" Major Mitchell said
Engineer Tech Raines did some fast math, "Probably not, we might want to empty that tank and then refill it to be on the safe side. Hydrogen will be created also so we can refill our fuel tanks and the Dropships."
"I did not think about that. Good work, Tech Raines. Commander Trisha, up for another run or two when we need it?" Major Mitchell said
"Aff. We can do it." Point Commander Trisha replied
"Aff means yes, correct?" Major Mitchell asked
"Aff, I mean yes." Point Commander Trisha replied
"Good, get some food and a decent rest. Thank you and thank your people for me. Good work out there." Major Mitchell said
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