DE Chpt 19

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==Chapter 19 - Danger Everywhere==
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2 October 3050
Icar System (Clan Wolf)
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"Why the hurry, we could loot this place clean. Take every ounce of salvage we can." Captain Marcus Wright said
"Mainly because we just scored a great win. But in the process, we pissed off Clan Wolf and Comstar. Lest we forget we killed 6 and wounded 18 prison guards. We know they are working with Clan Wolf, how do we know they have not sent a HPG message, and the cavalry is already on the way? I do not want to be here when the cavalry arrives." Major William Mitchell said over coffee.
"I guess your right. One good thing is all our uniforms are unmarked, if Comstar manages to recover video feeds or those prisoners talk, they are going to see Clan Wolf armor suits doing the raid." Captain Wright replied
Before he could reply, Point Commander Trishia and Star Commander Franklin arrived. He gestured for both of them to have a seat and then asked, "Well, what is the final word on recruitment? And what happened to you two?" But he was also aware that both sported black eyes and a swollen lip between them.
"Your plan did not work. We were forced to use Clan methods." Point Commander Trishia replied
"And how did that work out?" Major Mitchell asked
"We won our trials. The final count is 20 Elementals, 3 Mechwarriors, 10 Aerospace pilots along with all the technical and laborer personnel. They are all now members of the 2nd Guards." Star Commander Franklin answered
"So, how do we put them to use? I know the Clan's use a base of five, but that creates a logistical challenge for us. Same for the rank structure. It is just too different and confusing for the majority of the members of the command. We are going to have to work this out once we get the hell away from here. Which I want to do tomorrow, hell or high water, we are boosting by noon. We head back to Star's End, get things sorted out before we try and get those freed prisoners that want to return back to FedCom space." Major William Mitchell said
"How did Major Duboise react to your wanting him to join us?" Captain Marcus Wright asked
"He is talking to everyone today. He wants to go back to the AFFC, he is a lifer. But he thinks most of the 12th Star Guard folks will fall in with us. Not all, but most of them. By the time we get back to Star's End we will have a good count and start working out a new TOE and force structure. We have no nation to bank roll us so I do not know how we pay anyone. None of us have been paid in a long time, not that we made much." Major Mitchell said
Before anyone could say anything else, a disturbance outside caused everyone to stand and head for the door. Outside, a small man was literally being help off the ground by one of the new Elementals. "What is this?" Point Commander Trishia asked
"We caught this person along the south fence." The massive Elemental said still dangling the small man in the air.
"Put him down." Major Mitchell said and then turn to the man asked, "Mind explaining who you are and what your doing snooping around?"
Once on the ground the small man adjusted his clothes. Star Commander Franklin was able to get a good look at the small man. "Comstar. He had dealings with Star Captain Gorge and no one else."
"That seals the deal then. Lock him down with his buddy Star Captain Gorge until we leave. Speed up the loading." Major William Mitchell ordered
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