It was a minor peccadillo, nothing to be ashamed of. He waited for the command to be sent, then started another level of Candy Smash. Sending a request for ambient radiation test.' Time for another ambient sample? Silva checked the clock, noting the time in the log. 'All right, that's three rocks examined, fifteen ambient radiation samples, and thirty-two levels in Candy Smash to retain my sanity. 'Finally.' Silva ignored the taunt, returning to the analysis. "Pity, well, better luck next time." She didn't bother waiting for his reply, heading out the door with a definite sway to her step. My schedule is locked in for the next month or two, and I wouldn't be good company." "Thank you, but don't go through the trouble, Doctor Lin. He finally turned his head, fixing a vapid grin on his face. I have a friend that might be interested if you want to double-date some time?" "Well, I'm going on a date in a few hours. ' Soldiers fought their wars with guns and fists scientists had less obvious weapons.' Silva kept a snort from escaping, covering it with a little tune he whistled through his teeth. Time periods during which, incidentally, did not effectively render the observer a monk, celibate and sober. Lin had jockeyed for the prime observation time slots, the periods during which the test-drone had the greatest field of vision. The only thing you appreciate is something that strokes your ego.' Outwardly, he gave the screen a polite smile, refusing to turn his head. Silva could hear the mirth underlying the last statement. "I wanted to thank you for taking over the night shift," the ‘professional’ continued. Odd spike in the nitrogen band, but nothing interesting.' ' Iron, trace amounts of oxygen, igneous rock components. "Not at all, Doctor." Silva murmured, trying to resume focusing on the screen before him.
Silva?" A female voice from just behind his shoulder did its best to jam itself through the mental filters he'd erected to block annoyances. 'Ten years to earn a Doctorate, for this?' Mateus rubbed his eyes, trying to relieve the stress headache he could sense building behind his eyes. The image, already over five minutes old, began processing yet another dull, boring rock. Its counterpart, millions of miles away, ignored his silent demand and gave yet another image of a dull red landscape. 'Billions of credits spent on this mission with incredibly little gain.' The codex for this story and its two sequels is also available under the title, Chronicles of a New Age (Codex).ĭisclaimer: All rights go Bioware and Ubisoft, respectively.ġ-24-2090 0832 hours (Alliance standard time)Īutonomous Drone Research Department: Skunkworks Me as well as my colleagues will respond to every review as soon as we can and either get back to you through a private PM or through A/N in future chapters. We hope you enjoy this trilogy and if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. I highly recommend you check out their stories. A/N: This epic and new story is brought to you by the talents of fellow writers Andotrota, V-rcingetorix, and myself. What effect will this have on the rest of the galaxy, one that has experienced a millennium of peace? Will it be able to maintain the peace or will it be ushered into a new age of war? Let the end begin.
Humanity has learned this truth and has ascended to the stars. There is only winning and losing, the living and the dead. There is nothing fair, just, or honorable about war.
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