New Start 23 Aladna Hill

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New Start 23 Aladna Hill

James looked over the progress reports for the station repairs and modifications, The shields had been upgraded and backup projectors had been installed, the power plant had been upgraded, the back up power plant had been installed, the wiring had been replaced, the living quarters had been completely redone,

James thought that they were suppose to leave 3 Tazura ago but had problems with the carrier and the parts for the station, as he headed to the bridge to talk with Harold, he hoped that he could get to Aladna Hill to day. As he entered the Bridge he saw Harold talking with his engineers, and waited till he was finished with them, when Harold walked up to James,

James: good work Harold, I have looked over the reports, Is there anything I need to do before we leave?

Harold: just consider if we need to move the station closer to the gate, my engineer tells me he has the engines working, and that he can even add a jump drive.

James: wonderful, do we need permission to move closer?

Harold: if we do the new Sector Police Chief will be happy to secure it for us, he has asked me if we would put a station closer to the trade station.

James: ok but leave us some room to defend our self’s.

Harold opens his data pad and brings up a sector map of ore belt points to a spot x7.772 y-9.738 z54.925 or this one x3.527 y-8.375 z28.362 that puts us between the north and west gates.

James: I like the second location better, see if we can move it there.

Harold: wilco, and have a safe trip, I call you if any thing comes up.

James: ok, I talk to you this evening. James exited the bridge and heads to the docking bay, boards his ship, Jake lets go to the Phoenix 2.

Jake: roger, hatch secured, departing station, entering ship, docked, hatch open.

James exited and headed to the bridge, entered and walked up to Chris,

James: are we ready to depart?

Chris: any time you’re ready,

James: is Jeff and Justin on board, and did Mike make it back?

Chris: yes, there in the mess hall,

James: Ill join them, go ahead and jump to Aladna Hill, in 60 Sezura,

Chris: wilco

James left the bridge and walked to the mess hall, spotted Jeff, Mike and Justin sitting at a table, walked up, We’ll be jumping shortly, once we are in sector Jeff, and I will fly to the planet space port then I want Justin to visit his family and see if he can find his friends,

Jeff: ok

Justin: Ill try to find them, I don’t want to go home.

James: just stop by and let your folks know your all right, ok

Justin: ok.

James turns and heads to the docking area and enters his ship, Jake prepare to undock once we enter Aladna Hill,

Jake: roger, hatch secured,

James sits down and buckled up.

Chris: Jumping,

Bryan: entering sector Aladna Hill,

James heard alarms going off and ready defense flight departing the ship

Mike Stallcup: Contacts 4 Pirates 3 falcons 1 Vulture Hauler

Malcolm Roth: Monica take the falcon marked tgt 3, Buzz take tgt 2, Val get the Vulture,

James: Jake, launch, Jeff follow me.

Jake: launching

Jeff: roger

James: Jake target the vulture and intercept,

Jake: roger Vulture targeted, intercepting, tgt entering firing range, tgt shields at 50% and dropping, 40% 30% 20 %, then the Vulture pilot says” Quit Fu&king firing at me!,”

James: drop your shields and surrender, and live, or die your choice,

Jake: shilds down, pilot ejecting, Val capturing ship, scanning ,,, 10 life signatures in cargo bay,

James: Val there are persons onboard the Vulture, send it to the carrier and notify Chris to have security check it.

Val: wilco.

Jake: one Falcon running, Malcolm in pursuit, 2 Falcons 1 Vulture captured no contraband found, ships in route to carrier, 3 pilots in the black Jeff is in route to pick them up.

Malcolm: I have captured the Falcon, scanned and sending to base, Tm 1 take up cap positions,

James: good job Tm 1.

Jeff: I got the pilots RTB to drop them off.

James: roger, I wait here, out.

Chris: James request you RTB,

James: roger, RTB, out. Jake dock on the carrier.

Jake: roger, , , entering ship, docking, hatch open.

James exits the ship Chris and Jeff were waiting for him.

Chris: James we have 10 captives I believe the pirates were slavers my security people are questing them now, I contacted sector security but they refuse to send any one to pick up the pirates or the captives, what do you suggest?

James: find out were the captive are from, then I guess we will take them home, when you are done with the pirates send them to Argon Prime, turn them over to Commander Danna, I will stay here with Jeff, Mike, Sam, and Justin, and one of your Sparrows,

Chris: ok Ill tell Hank to go with you, Ill be back ASAP,

James: we’ll wait on the planet till you get back, I think I’ll tack a security team too, Have Erick assign a 10 man security team to go with us, let me know when there ready to go,

Chris: roger and I think the security team is a good Ideal, Ill tell Erick.

James: ill be here I need to talk to Jeff & Mike,

James walked over to Jeff, were staying here while Chris takes the captives home and delvers the pirates to AP, well Have a security team with us, and a sparrow, were is Mike and Sam?

Jeff: they went to the mess hall for lunch, want to join them?

James: sure, don’t know when we’ll get a good meal.

They head to the mess hall and join Mike, Sam, and Justin, at a table and sit down.

Grover: what can I get you?

James: A large argnu burger and fries and ice tea.

Jeff: I’ll have the same with a cola.

Grover: I’ll be right back with your drinks,

James: well be staying here while the Phoenix takes the captives home and delvers the pirates to AP, well Have a security team with us, and a sparrow with us, we’ll decide where to stay once were planet side.

Mike: good call on the security this is a ruff place.

James: we’ll let Justin se if his friends want to learn to fly and leave when the Phoenix gets back.

Grover arrived with Mike, Sam, and Justin’s meal and Jeff, and James’ drinks, Grover: I’ll get your meals, and leaves.

Chris entered the mess hall walks up to James, We have had some new developments, there are four young men with the captives that have no family or home, they have asked if they can work for us, they desire to help eradicate the pirates,

James: ok hang on to them and we will try to place them,

Grover returned with James’ and Jeff’s meal, then ask Chris if he would like lunch?

Chris: no just coffee,

Grover got a cup and filled it placed if in front of Chris, If you need any thing I’ll be near by, then leaves.

Chris: Ill check out the boys and see if they are truthful. Then we can test their skills. Chris then leaves the mess hall heading toward the bridge.

James: sounds good to me,

James finished his meal, and waited for the others to finish, then they went to the docking bay, and loaded 4 Tazuras of supplies and clothing, James entered the ship,

Jake: you have a message from Chris,

James onscreen,

Chris: the security team will be ready in 60 Sezura they had to stop by the armory and draw extra ammo and weapons, I’m sending two security drones with them, they should be on the sparrow, good luck, see you in two or three days,

James: thanks, I hope every thing runs smoothly, out.

Jeff: all ships have reported in were ready to go,

James: roger lifting off now. Jake depart ship and head to Aladna Hill Space port.

Jake: roger Hatch secured departing station, all ships in formation, course laid in thrusters engaged, space port contacted docking granted. Arrival in 20 Mizuras, Thrusters off, entering docking lane, docking pad AH 50, docked locks secured, opening hatch,

James exited the ship and watched the others land, as the group departed there ships security took positions around James, Scott walks up to James,

Scott: I’ll have the drones guard the ships with Jonathan Sharp, Robert Farley, the rest of us will stay with you,

James: ok lets go and see what type or transportation is available. The group heads toward the main terminal.
As they enter Justin stops,

Justin: I can catch a tram here and Ill be back tomorrow,

James: Justin take this, and hands him a communicator call us if you need us if you cant talk just press this button and it will send us your location.

Justin: ok, bye, then he heads toward the south terminal.

James: Mike see if we can hire transportation to downtown.

Mike roger, and heads toward the information stand.

Mike returned in 10 mizuras, I rented a 18 passenger transport it will meet us out front in 15 mizuras,

James: good lead the way.

The group makes it way to the main exit, and waits for there transportation to arrive.

4 mizuras later the transport arrived, Mike inserted the key card and the doors opened, the group climbed in, Mike was looking at the navigation screen and selected an hotel down town, the doors closed and the transport started then pulled out into the traffic, Mike watched the screens as the vehicle made it way thru traffic, it puller up in front of the hotel,

James looked at the hotel : I don’t think this one will do lets find something different, check the menu and see if there is something outside the city.

Mike: I’ll check

James; while you do that lets go to the shopping area.

Mike selected the downtown mall and engaged the transport.

8 mizuras later the vehicle pulled up in front of a large mall, the group exited the vehicle, Mike picked up the call transmitter and sent the vehicle to the parking garage.

The security team took up positions around James, Mike, Jeff, and Sam as James led the way into the mall.

As they entered Mike spotted an information terminal I need to stop at the terminal for a few mizuras,

James headed toward the terminal and stood by while mike went thru the menus looking for a hotel that was in a secluded area,

Mike: I found a lodge that is 60 Kilometers out side the city, Take a look at the pitchers and map.

James walked over and watched as mike scrolled thru the pitchers, then the map, that will do go head and make reservations for three Tazuras

Mike: ok, after mike had made reservations for the group the machine issued him 8 Key cards and one navigation card that direct there transport to the lodge.

Mike; I got it as he showed the cards to James,

James: hold on to those we’ll figure out the sleeping arrangements once we get there. Lets wander thru the mall and do some shopping.

They wondered thru the mall for three Stazuras then went back out front where Mike recalled the transport, loaded there goods into the back and headed out to find the lodge.

Mike input the coordinates and the reference number the location appeared on the screen and mike selected it as the destination, the transport started and 20 Mizuras later they arrived,

James: Mike go in and see what accommodations they have.

Mike and two security personnel exited the vehicle and went in to the lodge.

Mike returned and input the coordinates and reference number in to the transport and engaged the navigation system, the transport started and off they went.

Mike; the had three lodges that will sleep 8 I got three of them for 4 Tazuras, they are all located near each other I put the coordinates for the middle one, here is a map of the area, and the food selection menu and we can have other things delivered.

James: that sounds good, Jeff contact Justin and give him the coordinates and reference number for the first lodge, and see if he has made any progress.

Jeff: ok Mike give me the map.

Mike hands Jeff the map and points to the first lodge.

Jeff: thanks, I got it Ill call Justin, Jeff pulls out his communicator and calls Justin,
Justin write these coordinates down , reference Number 874, 6748,8496. that is the location of our lodge, have you been able to locate your friends?, good bring them here and we will talk to them, ok, see you later, Jeff disconnects and walks over to James, Justin has 5 recruits for us, he will bring them over this evening, he also said that he has a leed on 4 more.

James: good Ill let Scott know, lets take a look at the area while Mike orders the food stuffs.

Jeff: ok

James and Jeff walk around the lodges, look at the swimming area, checks out the hot tubs, then head to the lounge for a drink.

As James & Jeff entered the lounge they saw that there were a few people enjoying there drinks and meals,
James walked up to the Bar and

James: 2 argon whisky with a twist of lemon,

The bartender, pored the drinks and handed James his scanner,

James pressed the thumb scanner and the device reported payment deducted,

James handed one of the drinks to Jeff and they found a booth in the corner to sit in, 20 mizuras later Jeff’s communicator buzzed he answered it,

Jeff: were at the lounge, ok, see you in a few mizuras, bye. That was Mike, Justin has arrived, Mike said he is done ordering the food stuffs, and wanted to know when we will be back, I told him in a few mizuras.

James finished his drink and stood up, ok lets go, and heads toward the door, exits and follows the path to the lodge area enters the lodge where Justin was waiting with 4 recruits,

Jeff: Justin did you visit your parents?

Justin: I stopped in, my mom said I looked better, My dad didn’t say anything, I gave my mom some money, she asked me if I earned it, I told her that I was in training with Hawks Security Services, She wants me to call her more often. I got some friends that want to learn to fly, I told them that they could train with us.

Jeff: Lets get them together and James can talk to them.

Justin: Ill get them. there in the kitchen looking for snacks.

James sit down and pulled out his data pad, opened the training contracts, and had the trainees look them over.

Antonio Rhett Roberson ,Isaac Bowers, Kristopher Armstrong, and Lanny Erwin Phelps, read the contracts and signed them,

Isaac: this say we will get a ship after the 3 yr hitch with Hawks security is that right?

James Yes I will give each of you a completely upgraded Falcon,

Lanny: when do we start flying?

James: we be picked up in 2 or 3 Tazuras, then I will assign your training pilot, he will determine your training program ,
Just hang around and enjoy the lodge area, Ill let you know when were ready to leave. Welcome to Hawk Security Services.

James and Jeff went back to there lodge and told Mike of the new trainees,

Mike: Ill order more food and have it delivered.

James: who is cooking tonight?

Mike: I am I found some good stuff to fix on the grill,

James: ok if you need any help let me know.

Mike I got it covered, and Scott is cooking tomorrow.

Jeff: Ill take care of breakfast tomorrow morning.

James: sounds like you got it covered. I’m going to check out the programming call me for dinner.

6:30pm local Jeff walked in to the living room, James dinner is ready do you want to eat in here or on the patio?

James: I join you on the patio, let me turn the viewer off.

Jeff: ok , turns and walks out to the patio were Mike and several of the security were eating,

James walked out to the patio and picked up a plate and served himself there were argnu stakes and potato salad, Chips & several dips, cold cola and Ice tea and coffee, then he joined Mike and Jeff at there picnic table, This looks really good Mike, you did good.

Mike: well my momma taught me good.

Jeff, Scott took the relief team to the space port, and I told the boys that dinner was being served here, they should be arriving soon.

James: after dinner I like to go down to the beach then check out the swimming pool or Hot tubs,

Mike sounds good to me,

Jeff: Ill come too.

James Lets eat up then go. This is very good mike,

Mike smiles and says Just like my momma’s

After dinner James, Mike, Jeff ,Scott and Olivia went to the beach area, then the HOT tubs and relaxed for an Stazura, then they went back to the lodge to turn in,

James checked his messages then went to bed.