Threat Imminent

“Sir, I’m not certain this system will be safe for much longer. Hostile scouts have been sighted in the region and we don’t have the fighters to mount a defense against anything larger than a light carrier group.”

“Citadel may not be capable, Commander Grymm, but she certainly isn’t the only ship in the system. Things are in motion now, changes are happening within this navy, and it is here that it will all begin. I’m told you have already seen what lies in the shipyards here.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Then you know there is nothing to fear.”

“But the project isn’t yet complete, what if an attack does come?”

“The rate of construction has nearly tripled, Project Acies will reach the first stage of completion within a week. The rest of the 58th Fleet will likely be here before then. More importantly, Project Revival is underway.”

“Has Captain Rath been informed yet?”

“All in good time, Commander. Now if I’m not mistaken you have an invasion to prepare for.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Good. Farwell, Commodore.”

In the main hangar of the Citadel, Wing Commander Grymm briefed a group of her pilots. They would be facing other imperials, so the main focus was on positive identification. For this purpose invasion stripes had been painted onto many of the fighters carried by Citadel. Afterwards Grymm took a moment to reflect on her previous conversation; perhaps the Admiral had misspoken, but if not she supposed a promotion like this made sense. It also came with more responsibilities, and she would be transferred to a larger ship, perhaps even a star cruiser.

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Posted : 04/08/2023 4:51 pm