Absolution

[Vitoniz30]

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It's been three years since I met the Apahanta for the first time in Omicron Delta. Most amount of rumors said they are just wolves in sheeps clothes, which defected from the Core for unknown reasons. But after years of different encounters with the Core people, I realized, this is not too easy to leave meaningless organisation. Most of them are dedicated and obey order whatever the cost. That means, Apahanta and his captain were an interesting enigma.
But, whatever is was, this is ex-Core warship and who knows, what can happen during meeting and recieved an Order to prepare escort group for colonel as main representative.

Everything has been ready for arrival and I re-sent colonel's signal to Mafdet to start an operation. Soon he joined me and few other operatives on the deck.
Only one tall man moved out from airlocks and came to us, salutatory extending a hand. I stayed near them silently to let colonel do all needed work and just looked on Apahanta's captain neutrally with a bit widely opened eyes. I've read this shows collocutor some kind of trust and I really had nothing against him personally.

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Two hours before the arrival

"Mafdet on position, William and soldiers are waiting for you, but I can't understand why did you Nekhbet's group to arrive too?" Commander Miles Drake looked confused and I see why.
"Man, this is Core warship and we should be ready to any unexpected situation. Especially this one, who looks for cooperation with the Order and don't forget, this area has lots of nomads and drones out of their minds."
"You speaking about "Amalgam"?
"Exactly. High Command knows about Mafdet and Horus and they'll show up once Colonel Parothia sends an order. But something will happen without his awareness and Nekhbet is a part of our plan. Crew is waiting for my signal to jump here and rapidly attack anything and anyone who'll try to harm the Corinth".

Soldiers were lined up when I arrived to the briefing room and looked on each of them.

"Everyone, listen to me! Our mission to provide and maintain Corinth and colonel's security itself. Horus and Mafdet under Commander Drake's command will provide outer defence. Juliet-2 and Juliet-3, get a scientist uniform and take on marked in yours Neural Net position. You'll find plasma sniper rifles there. If you see too suspicious movements - terminate it. Squadrons Charlie and Delta - take positions outside of Corinth and warn us, if you detect hostiles approaching station. Commander Drake - provide Apahanta's external inspecton. Use Ion Blaster if their defences goes online and disrupt ship's movement. Do you understand orders?
"Yes, sir!"
"Good. Let's keep moving".

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