The Scarman Enigma

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Liberty Dreadnought Tuatha de Danaan,
Location Unknown

Lucas Eugene Anderson, I hereby relieve you of the rank of Rear Admiral, Fleet Admiral Robert Merlow paused for effect as every set of eyes in the audience chamber rested on him and Lucas. Lucas stood wearing his full Rear Admirals ceremonial dress, looking as smart as he did dapper. He was nothing on the Fleet Admiral however. Merlow wore his own, personally customised ceremonial dress. His Fleet Admirals uniform carried a sparkling gold trim and gold, tasselled epaulettes that emboldened the navy blue of the fabrics. His Fleet Admirals badges glinted at his neck and his numerous medals hung on his chest. He wore his ceremonial Katana across his back as well as his silver and mahogany finished duelling pistol.
And as of this date bestow upon you the honorary rank of Admiral. He finished, grinning widely as he pinned the extra star on Andersons lapel. Congratulations on your promotion.

An uproar of applause thundered through the audience chamber as Lucas shook the Fleet Admirals hand, his face beaming with delight.
Thank you sir, He said enthusiastically, I promise I will not let you down.
I have faith in you Admiral Anderson, Merlow replied jovially. Now go and enjoy yourself in the canteen.
He turned to the other Freedom Fighters gathered in the Tuatha de Danaans single function room. That goes for all of you as well, get yourselves off to the canteen and celebrate. There are a number of specialities on tonight!

Sir, Lieutenant Commander Joshua Kaye stepped up next to the podium as everybody began to file out of the large room.
What is it Kaye, Merlow stepped down from the podium and began to walk across to one of the opposite exits. Arent you going to socialize?
I was on my way too sir, but I have something to give you first. The Lieutenant Commander handed Robert a dataslate. A communicae from Los Angeles, from Captain Doyle,
Doyle was on Marcus team, Robert mused as he activated the dataslate. What was the name of the ship?
The cruiser Yorktown sir, on an espionage assignment.
Ah yes, Merlow grinned, espionage. Good work Josh, go enjoy yourself.
Ill see you in there sir,
Merlow nodded and watched Kaye go before turning his attention to the dataslate in front of him. He activated the unread message and listened intently as he walked down the corridor.

Fleet Admiral Merlow, this is Captain Doyle of the Yorktown. Admiral Scarman has told me to inform you of a slight mishap on the planets surface. He says it would be best if he spoke to you in person, but he is at the moment engaged. It is a matter of importance sir, he suggests you bring the Danaan to Los Angeles under cloak.
Robert switched off the dataslate and halted at the end of the corridor. He thought for a moment before opening a channel to the bridge.
Bridge, Merlow here. Set a course for Los Angeles, maximum speed. Ill be up on the bridge in an hour or two.
With that, he deposited the dataslate into his pocket and made his way down the corridor, heading for the canteen.

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