The Story/Bio of James Woods[Slaver's Union]

[Slaver's Union]

Chapter 9: Reconstruction.

George, true to his word, took over the entire business, even temporarily commanding both ships, as James and Erica lived on Malta in their new apartment. James’ recovery was steady, but slow, and he did not regain complete control of his mind until a few short months later, when Erica became pregnant with his child. James, now with something genuine to live for, came to his senses rather quickly.

With Erica by his side, James took control of his ship and resumed his business with his brother George, who was hard at work building up the Slaver’s Union. He had since created the naming motif of ghost ships, and at this point, he had found two more Captains; the first, a man named Harvey Crippen, joined the Slaver’s Union with his ship, the Ourang Medan, and the second, a man named Michael Cost, with his ship the Governor Parr. He was moving towards a greater goal of preparing a new space station to act as their home base, and he had formed the basis for a system of government called The Presidium.

James, not wanting to be overshadowed, took to the stars and worked for the Slaver’s Union as hard as he could. In very little time he had changed ships, and then again, until he was finally using his current ship, the Zebrina. He brought Erica with him and they lived together aboard the Zebrina as he made a name for himself as the second slaver of the union. Finding his own contacts and traveling back and forth between Malta and Liberty space, he built millions of credits, and a reputation for ruthlessness.

In the new year of 822 A.S., Erica gave birth to a healthy baby boy, which they named Dallas, and James was quite the proud father. This did not prevent him from keeping his family aboard his ship, or from continuing his work with for the Slaver’s Union, however. If anything, he became more loyal, a fervent member of the newly founded Presidium, and a strong willed ambassador for the union.

All was well for a time; however, in the year 823 A.S. after the first Zebrina was caught by {343} ships, claiming to be a part of the Kusari Exiles fleet, James was forced to abandon his ship. His beloved Erica, and son Dallas, fled in an escape pod. James himself was taken prisoner. He could only be held for a few weeks, as James was soon able to escape, killing dozens of prisoners, a few guards, and an entire family, whose ship he hijacked on Freeport 6, in order to return to Erica and Dallas.

Erica was quite understanding, and even proud of James’ escape, the seduction of a female guard aside. This was simply life in the Union. James, however, did not wish to experience the torment of almost losing his only son again. While aboard Lagos Depot, as George was christening Michael Cost as the third and final Presidium member, James pulled George aside to ask him to be Dallas’ god-father. George was honored, and advised James to leaves Dallas on either Lagos or Malta, where he would be safe, hinting that Malta would be the best choice, and James agreed.

During another series of runs taking workers back to Malta, James opted to leave his son behind. He did not bring Erica however, as she had developed a fever and was being treated in the med-lab on Lagos Depot. James desired to leave his beloved Erica behind as well, so that she would never again face the threat of death, and although she wasn’t pleased with his decision, stuck by him. James made the return trip back to Lagos with Cardamine, and except for a small squadron of IMG scout ships patrolling a base some distance away; he didn’t encounter a single soul.

Once back on Lagos, he stayed a solar day until Erica was healthy enough for travel. Impatient to bring her back to their home on Malta, he opted to leave immediately, even though he had reported the scout ships to the other slavers when he first arrived. George and Michael both warned him that there was a powerful base nearby and that he should take ships with him as escorts, but James declined. He opted instead to rush back to Malta, so that he could reunite his family for good.

Frustrated, George allowed James to leave, although Michael expressed his concerns. James sat in the Captain’s chair, with Erica sitting on the floor at his right side, as they launched into space from Lagos Depot. James’ tension was building. He had planned his official marriage to Erica for weeks, and once they landed, he was going to surprise her with a wedding. ‘Why stop with just a proposal when I can give her the entire wedding as a gift?’ he thought.

The Zebrina travels quickly and safely through the Independent systems, though Erica can’t shake her nervous feeling in the pit of her stomach. James, sensing her tension, holds her hand and assures her that everything will be alright. As the ship enters into Tau-23, scanners show no signs of ships, but James becomes uneasy as well. He orders the helmsman to traverse space, heading directly for the Tau-37 jump hole. They are so close to home that James can almost feel himself in bed with his future bride.

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