VC2 Chapter 32-Suspicious Activities

Sector 2100

Planet 2102

November 31, 2052

Paul is seated in a dark room facing Wicker and Jaimes with a hologram displaying vessel routes.

“This is classified intel we received from reliable sources. We have reason to believe that one of our senior commander is creating chaos and unnecessary attention to NB.” Paul pointed at the hologram.

“Hitting others in sector?” Wicker studied the routes.

“Not just hitting others in sector. Hitting with no reason.” Paul pointed at the bases displayed in the hologram marked neutral.

“That's violation of the NB code.” Jaimes interrupted.

“Exactly. Which is why we need to find out who that person is.” Paul crossed his arms.

“Any info on who it is?” Wicker asked calmly.

“We got to keep this between ourselves okay? We need to have sufficient evidence to prove the person is guilty of violating the NB rules.” Paul looked at both of them squarely.

“Understandable.” Wicker nodded.

“Of course.” Jaimes spoke quietly.

“Heard of Space Dad? Or the fleet Space Dad?” Paul attempted to be ambiguous.

“Stanley?” Wicker quickly responded.

“You talking about Commander Stanley Olsen?” Jaimes looked at Wicker.

“You know something that I don't Wicker?” Paul amused by Wicker's quick response.

“No...not at all. I just don't talk to that guy often. He's a lone wolf in NB. Just putting two and two together.” Wicker shrugged displaying his innocence.

“Yeah, that guy doesn't fit with the group well. He's very quiet...” Jaimes agreed.

“Quiet or not, he's stirring up trouble for NB down in the south. Sooner or later we will have another war.” Paul interjected.

“Damn man. Another war? I'm exhausted of fleets.” Jaimes whined at the thought of his fleet getting smashed again.

“We all are. Hence we need to stop the inevitable.” Paul pressed some buttons on the hologram and displayed a sector chart.

“What do we need to do?” Wicker gazed at the chart.

“Gather evidence of Commander Olsen's violation of NB rules and bring it to me. Then we will vote for his dismissal from the group.” Paul pointed at planet 2115 on the map.

 “Understood.” the pair replied in unison.