The Liberty Navy high command had gathered in the command headquarters, they were waiting for the President, President Jacobi was on her way to meet the navy admiralty to address the situation of Drake Thastus. Robert Smith and the other high ranking admirals were present and a few Liberty Security Force officials were there along with the commander of the Liberty Police Incorporated. The Presidents ETA is five minutes sir. Said a young secretary, she was speaking to Robert.
Five minutes passed with little activity, the doors to the conference room hissed open and the President of Liberty walked in. She was with a few aides and several armed guards, Good Evening Gentlemen, your messenger was a bit vague.
Good evening Madame President, there is a threat in Sirius to all LibertyHave you heard stories of the Super Soldiers that helped the Alliance escape Earth? Robert asked the President.
Who hasnt? Jacobi replied, she was easy going as far as a president could be.
Well, theyre true, and Drake Thastus has gone rouge on Libertywe tried to stop him but he escaped with an experimental new ship and cost us several battle groups Robert said grimly.
Slow down, you couldnt tell me this over the secure channel? Jacobi paused, Find him and deal with him She said plainly, Jacobi was a simple person and didnt take long to make decisions she would come up with a plan and execute it quickly. Which was why shed been elected President and why the people were moving to have the constitution changed so She could go for a third term in office.
Robert looked flustered, Madame President, you need to see our plans and approve them
I see no need to Robert, I am not a military strategist and this is all classified information. No political gain from it, just keeping Liberty safe. Do your job and I will go and do mine, do what you have to stop him Jacobi answered promptly before leaving with her group.
You heard the lady, all of you get busy.
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The LNS-Antares was sitting in orbit over Denver, its commanderJohn Kyle; the Antares was a stealth cruiser with a basic Liberty Navy armament. Johns crew had earlier dispatched a small Liberty Battle group and series of assassins and had begun gathering all the information they could on the source of the attack. Anything yet Jacobs? John asked impatiently
The comm bands show ten of the twelve are dead sirDrake Thastus made it out alive and is hiding in the Magellan area. Jacobs replied.
Damnitcan we get to Magellan?
Sorry sir, they have the new satellites up and running we cant get anywhere near the Magellan Jump gate in California Jacobs responded.
All John could think about at this point was getting this mess straitened out and getting back to his family, he had two sons that were adults in the Liberty navy and his wife was supervisor at Interspace Commerce. He needed to find Drake and come up with a plan, there were details he was unsure about and things he needed to know. Get to New York, theres an abandoned Jump gate to Magellan there in the Badlands.
Aye sir. The Helm officer replied he turned the Antares to the New York jump hole in the Colorado system and readied all weapons for engagement.
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Drake stood in the observation lounge on America Base, he looked out at the Ragnarok sitting beautifully, the light streaming over the bow and reflecting into the lounge. How much longer will the repairs take? Drake inquired an officer whod just stepped into the lounge.
They are saying three days at this point sir, your personal fighter however is ready for service. The reason I am here sir is we received a coded message on the military band. Its from a Jason Malone in the Liberty Navy. The officer replied.
Thank you, Drake sat at a table and pulled up a computer. He turned it on and Jasons face appeared. What could you possibly want?
Thank God youre alive Drake, I opposed the attack on you in every way I could. I resigned from the Navy and I am headed to your position as of now. I managed to get a hold of a IMG Frigate in Magellan it is unarmed and has severe damagebut I needed a ship. Jason said.
Really? So whats your motive? Trying to help? Drake asked doubtfully.
Jason took a deep breath, One other super soldier survived, John Kylehe and the Antares are stuck in New Yorkthe Liberty Navy sealed off all exits from the system and I wanted to mount a rescue
Drake hit a few keys on the computer, There coordinates for Vespucci, get here and the Lane Hackers will get your Frigate up and running.
