Oddtober 2021: Epilogue
Added 2021-10-31 18:05:52 +0000 UTCFirst Lieutenant Blyse sat stooped before the holo-monitor of his isolated command station, his concussed body bathed in RejuviGel. The ghostly visage of Praetor Zoran hovered before him in the dark, a field of stars haloing her projection from the lone circular viewport beyond.
"And there were no survivors?" she pried, her demeanor unreadable.
"None, Praetor," answered Blyse, coughing as he cradled his broken ribs. "I was the only survivor."
"And the data-core?"
Blyse coughed again. "My specialist has broken the encryption. The contents are being uploaded to my ship's database now, and the core itself will be housed in an invulnium strongbox before we make the voyage back to Dominion City."
Praeotor Zoran paused for a moment, then smiled faintly. "You've done well, First Lieutenant."
"Thank you, Praetor." Blyse took pains to stand at attention.
Praetor Zoran paused again. "Hurry home, First Lieutenant. You should know that due to your exceptional bravery on Sigma C-17 you are being considered for the Officer Cloning Program."
Blyse winced in pain as he knelt, bowing his head in silent acceptance....
