VC Chapter 24-Megalomaniacs

Sector 1200

Planet 1205

January 24, 2052

“Where are you going now?” Charlie walked with Parks into the bridge of the Apocrypha cruiser.

“VEGA headquarters.” Parks looked around the bridge to access her crew.

“It takes this little people to operate this ship?” Charlie examined the bridge operators.

“Ever since we became the target, our ships are designed for low crew capabilities as well as full automation.” Parks watched as an officer approached her.

“Shall I lock him to something ma'am?” the officer looked uneasy as Charlie observed.

“No it's fine. You wouldn't dare, right Charlie?” Parks passed a cold stare.

“Of course not Sarah.” Charlie reassured as he found a spot to hit in the sights of the uncertain officer.

“Good. You haven't changed one bit.” Parks grinned.

“Do you think I'll forget about our history?” Charlie sighed in reflection.

“Commander, incoming ships from planet!” an officer shouted as he looked on the radar.

“Battle stations everyone. How many ships Lieutenant?” Parks strapped herself into her command seat.

“Scanners read three Venom battleships and one Revelation cruiser commander.” the Lieutenant looked at the charts.

“We are not match for them with one cruiser. Contact nearest VEGA combat ships in the district.” Parks barked.

“Enemies are closing in.” the Lieutenant reported as the Revelation started to give chase.

“Forward thrusters at max speed. Clear us from the battleships.” Parks commanded cooly without breaking a sweat as the Revelation fired its dual long range mass drivers towards them.

Charlie watched as Parks commanded her crew in a professional and skilled manner and was amazed at her calm composure under enemy fire. He watched as one projectile missed the rear thrusters while the other round struck its port. He noticed the faintest paint mark on the Revelation cruiser and saw the words “The Spy MoB”.

“Incoming transmission Commander Parks!” the communication officer pointed at the battle screen with a message icon.

Parks tapped a few buttons on her chair and the screen opened to show a very muscular Caucasian man in VEGA uniform that showed no facial expressions.

“Commander Vorzer here responding to distress call. State your coordinates and enemy vessels.” the man spoke in a low voice.

“Commander Vorzer, this is Commander Parks near planet 1205. We are being ambushed by one Revelation and two Venoms. Request support fire pronto.” Parks replied as she watched her ship get pelted by tens of hex missiles from the enemy Venoms.

 “Copy Commander Parks, we are on our way with three Apocryphas. ETA one minute. Vorzer out.” Vorzer ended the transmission.