The Fall of Bonn

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Security Officer Jack Mallen picked up a cup of cold coffee from the empty mess hall, looking around and shaking his head

Another day in paradise...

He heard a dull thud, seconds later he heard the automated message.

"Bonn Station is under attack. Battleship Strausberg has opened fire against our turrets. Transports with marines have been seen heading towards several airlocks. Proceed to your nearest emergency point and stand by for further instructions. Repeat: Bonn Station is under attack..."

Today? Really? This job just keeps getting better and better.

He put down his coffee and un-holstered his sidearm. He ran over to the nearest comm terminal, and tried to get in contact with Station Control. There was nothing but static.

Hrm, can't be standard Rheinland Military, no way they work that fast.

Realizing that the station was lost, His LSF training kicked in, and he bolted down the hallway, making sure people where in their quarters and safe.

If they capture me and figure out who I am, I won't see anyone I know again. Odds are they have already captured the Hangars, and this Peashooter won't do anything to powered armor.

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Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.