Hello, my name is Charles

by on June 19, 2016 at 12:01 am
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The Timberwolves and Cowgills were the support squadrons that went to the Hyades with us. They flew old Cargomasters and Starlifters before The War, but the Peloran upgraded them so they could better survive the rigors of the Hyades Campaign. The new Starmasters and Starfires could establish new forward bases in minutes and gave us secure places to eat and sleep between combat actions. It is fascinating how much one can fit inside a cargo hold when compacted onto self-deploying pallets. And it is most pleasant to watch an anti-aircraft gun roll out just in time to deal with an enemy intent on leveling the new base before it is completed.

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Hello, my name is Jack

by on June 18, 2016 at 12:01 am
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Fish are another animal I keep on my ship. It generates power via a fusion reactor so the water bunkers are pretty impressive in size. They make real shiny swimming pools. And pretty impressive habitats for fish to grow in. I brought some northerns with me, and some Alaskan cod as well. Basically I just picked up the fish that taste good and let them do their thing in the bunkers. And that gives me a chance to lean back on my little beach, cast a line into the water, and catch my supper under a simulated afternoon sun. Yeah. That’s one of my favorite spots on my ship.

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Hello, my name is Betty

by on June 17, 2016 at 12:01 am
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Jane 4.0 was a rush job of epic proportions. Congress would never approve of bringing Jane 2.0 back, and nobody had the resources to keep Jane 3.0 working. They needed something new, but the drug lords had killed or kidnapped most of their best people in the strike. Then they tracked down one of the former Jane 3.0 technicians and realized the man had a complete backup of an early version of her code. She came from a batch of code after all of Jane 2.0’s combat systems were removed, and before Jane 3.0’s more restrictive systems added, so she was nowhere near combat capable. But she represented a valuable starting point for the hastily assembled team of coders and technicians to work from. And she was motivated to help them. The drug lords had killed her sister. She wanted revenge.

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Hello, my name is Charles

by on June 16, 2016 at 12:01 am
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Marine Wing Support Squadrons have always been on the forefront of Marine operations in any theater. They build and maintain the bases we operate, provide security, medical, and transportation assets to everyone, and feed those on base as well. They have many jobs, and all of them are dedicated to keeping the Marines fighting in the field. Every Marine may be a rifleman, but it is the support elements that give other riflemen the ability to take the fight to the enemy and then return to a secure home with hot food, cold drink, and warm smiles. They bring a piece of America to every world we operate on. We needed them when we invaded the Hyades Cluster.

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Hello, my name is Jack

by on June 15, 2016 at 12:01 am
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People ask me why I have animals on my ship. For most of them, the answer is food. Mine. I like fresh meat. And scrambled eggs. Chickens can give me both, and they are small enough that they don’t take up much room. And there’s something comforting to be said about chickens clucking away while they go about their lives. Roosters? I’m not so much a fan of them. I did try the all natural chicken reproduction program once. Once. That rooster wore out his welcome real quick. So now it’s just me and the chickens, and I get to sleep in when I want to.

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