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transports. They are a trap, a trap that was setup by the Durians. I think McKinzey is working with them. We need several things from you Howler. We need McKinzey's DNA. We need to know where they might be holding our troops and we need to know what activities the Durians may be planning right there on the Grid!"
Howler responded, "The DNA grab is in the works Sir. I will see if there is any way to speed that up. The Durian ships are indeed a bad sign. We have been picking up some comms that are going off Grid, but we have been unable to determine who was on the other end. And as far as our men go, everything we have says they were taken onto shuttles and flown out of here."
I replied, "Could they have been brought back aboard? Can you analyze the shuttle traffic to see if anything unusual shows up since they were taken away?"
Howler replied, "Can do Sir. We should have an analysis of that data within the hour. As long as the shuttle logs were not erased or tampered with, we should be able to track their movements. Harmon! Borrick! Get on that shuttle traffic immediately!"
Before I could respond the wormhole collapsed and the comm went silent.
Frig spoke, "Recharging wells Sir. We should be able to re-establish that link in another 24 seconds."
Once my comm channel was again online I gave further instruction to Major Howler. Finding our people was a top priority. I again began to pace the bridge of the Injector.
I turned to Frig and spoke, "What are the chances that you can establish a comm to the Suppressor? I want to get word to them that every ship should be moved to the Fasture and parked there, including the Suppressor. If we have to abandon equipment then have it destroyed before they go."
"We cannot risk having anything fall into the Durians hands or any advantage that we may currently enjoy would become a liability. I don't want to make decisions based on bad Intel. We would get eaten alive if we went into battle without our tech."
I continued, "Frig, if our comm will work going through that wormhole, what about our sensors? Could we open a hole and make use of our sensors through there?"
Frig replied, "Are you suggesting doing a deep scan through the wormhole Sir? If so, I would have to say no. We would not have time. But we could achieve a partial scan. And it in turn would reveal a significant amount of data."
I replied, "OK. Here is what I want. Open a wormhole to the area surrounding the Suppressor and Jarhead. It doesn't have to be exact, just in open space. Do what scanning you can and tell me what the area looks like. If we see anything unusual, anything at all out of the ordinary, I want to know."
Frig tilted his head slightly and replied, "Could we not establish the same with a comm to the Suppressor Sir?"
I responded, "If the Durians already have control I don't want them to know that we might be on to them. If everything looks good we make that comm link. If anything looks out of whack, we go with the assumption that the Durians are already there. Let's just hope McKinzey was the one initially in charge of this operation and that the Durians were new to the scene. If that is the case our people can still make a run for the Fasture."
Frig replied, "If we are moving our base Sir. Those automated docks will have to be destroyed. We will not be able to produce any more ships."
I nodded. "I know. McKinzey has screwed us in the worst way. Our whole operation is in jeopardy. I just hope we catch a break here. The survival of our freedom is going to be counting on it."
Several minutes later Frig spoke, "Sir, the scans show activity as normal around Jarhead. I am initiating another portal for a comm link. A connection has been established Sir."
I got on the comm. "This is Grange. I have an immediate order for evacuation of all ships. We expect the Durians to be closing on that position at any time. Anything that cannot be immediately moved should be destroyed. This is an emergency move and needs to
Howler responded, "The DNA grab is in the works Sir. I will see if there is any way to speed that up. The Durian ships are indeed a bad sign. We have been picking up some comms that are going off Grid, but we have been unable to determine who was on the other end. And as far as our men go, everything we have says they were taken onto shuttles and flown out of here."
I replied, "Could they have been brought back aboard? Can you analyze the shuttle traffic to see if anything unusual shows up since they were taken away?"
Howler replied, "Can do Sir. We should have an analysis of that data within the hour. As long as the shuttle logs were not erased or tampered with, we should be able to track their movements. Harmon! Borrick! Get on that shuttle traffic immediately!"
Before I could respond the wormhole collapsed and the comm went silent.
Frig spoke, "Recharging wells Sir. We should be able to re-establish that link in another 24 seconds."
Once my comm channel was again online I gave further instruction to Major Howler. Finding our people was a top priority. I again began to pace the bridge of the Injector.
I turned to Frig and spoke, "What are the chances that you can establish a comm to the Suppressor? I want to get word to them that every ship should be moved to the Fasture and parked there, including the Suppressor. If we have to abandon equipment then have it destroyed before they go."
"We cannot risk having anything fall into the Durians hands or any advantage that we may currently enjoy would become a liability. I don't want to make decisions based on bad Intel. We would get eaten alive if we went into battle without our tech."
I continued, "Frig, if our comm will work going through that wormhole, what about our sensors? Could we open a hole and make use of our sensors through there?"
Frig replied, "Are you suggesting doing a deep scan through the wormhole Sir? If so, I would have to say no. We would not have time. But we could achieve a partial scan. And it in turn would reveal a significant amount of data."
I replied, "OK. Here is what I want. Open a wormhole to the area surrounding the Suppressor and Jarhead. It doesn't have to be exact, just in open space. Do what scanning you can and tell me what the area looks like. If we see anything unusual, anything at all out of the ordinary, I want to know."
Frig tilted his head slightly and replied, "Could we not establish the same with a comm to the Suppressor Sir?"
I responded, "If the Durians already have control I don't want them to know that we might be on to them. If everything looks good we make that comm link. If anything looks out of whack, we go with the assumption that the Durians are already there. Let's just hope McKinzey was the one initially in charge of this operation and that the Durians were new to the scene. If that is the case our people can still make a run for the Fasture."
Frig replied, "If we are moving our base Sir. Those automated docks will have to be destroyed. We will not be able to produce any more ships."
I nodded. "I know. McKinzey has screwed us in the worst way. Our whole operation is in jeopardy. I just hope we catch a break here. The survival of our freedom is going to be counting on it."
Several minutes later Frig spoke, "Sir, the scans show activity as normal around Jarhead. I am initiating another portal for a comm link. A connection has been established Sir."
I got on the comm. "This is Grange. I have an immediate order for evacuation of all ships. We expect the Durians to be closing on that position at any time. Anything that cannot be immediately moved should be destroyed. This is an emergency move and needs to
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