79: Resistance - Vol. 1, Chapter 2: The Hunter

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Resistance: Vol.1, Chapter 2
The Hunter
Resistance: Vol. 1, Chapter 2TDF Zeus, Athenia Orbit
"I'm sorry sir, they jumped just before the missile hit," reported the lieutenant. Grand Admiral Alex McCarthy pounded the table in anger.
"This is the greatest embarrassment in the fleet's history!" he roared, "and it took place under our noses!" My nose, he thought. It was bad enough that a senior fleet officer could commit such treason. It was worse still that he could be rescued given the extensive security on the ground. But in orbit was his flagship, the Zeus. A newly-commissioned super-dreadnought, the only one of its kind. It was a symbol of strength and leadership for the fleet, and already it had a black mark in its history. The battleship Typhon was also present, but had also failed to prevent Kane's escape.
For the rebels to escape his clutch – It was a huge personal embarrassment, let alone a coup for the so-called Resistance.
"Work out where they were headed. The death of Marcus Kane is our number one priority. His liberation cou



Resistance: Vol.1, Chapter 1
Act of Sedition
Resistance: Vol. 1, Chapter 1TDF Pegasus - One Week Ago
The CIC was virtually silent. Only the ambient sounds from the various control consoles permeated the air. The two dozen or so people in the Combat Information Centre were all silent and motionless. All eyes were fixed on me, and I could feel the weight of their stares. Some wore shocked faces, others displayed contempt. A few were somewhat neutral.
I turned to face my XO again.
“Colonel Fox?” I prompted. She swallowed before opening her mouth to speak. Her voiced stuttered to begin with, but still carried that tone of authority you expect from a senior officer.
“Commander Kane. For refusing to carry out a direct order from a superior officer, Admiral Hayes has ordered you to stand down. I hereby relieve you of command with immediate effect.” She took a step towards me before continuing.
“I’ll need your rank insignia,” she said, stretching out her hand. I reluctantly removed the symbols of my rank and handed them over



The Hunter


So anyway, I promised I'd get this done by the end of October, and, well, in round-abouts ways i kinda was. The first have was typed up some time ago, and i just had to blast away the remaining four pages. From scratch. So in the closing days of October I went on a writing spree and finished it off



Cue some trademark procrastination on my part, and then it's November, so i quickly did a full read-through, polishing as i went, and here is the finished product, enjoy!




New Characters


Chapter 2 introduces five new characters, at least two of which are major players in the ongoing saga:

  • Admiral James Petrarch
  • Grand Admiral Alex McCarthy
  • Colonel Lyle Quinn
  • Colonel Charlie Matheson
  • Captain Eric "Hammer" Hammond





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