Nicole sat in the Governor's Office looking at the screen and watching over and over the images of Station Atlantica exploding after the blasts from the Retarnee Fleet. Nicole thought of William and Erica and about their world being turned upside down.
Atlantica was the great equalizer. It was one of the great inventions of Hunt in his time with the Star Fleet Corps. of Engineers and now she lay burning. There was still no word from Tan or Summer Vasa. Nicole had not heard from Hunt or from President Lavigne-Hunt. She was alone in this one.
Nicole had not heard from Tabrine Mandu in over 24 hours. The legendary orator was now a symbol of the colonies ability to fight back. He was not a fighter but he took up arms. He was not a killer but today he is a hellcat, a symbol of the Caitian people and the vengeance demon hellbent on fixing one of the great wrongs in the history of the colony, the death of Sarah Mouse, the hybrid Caitian.
Nicole looked at the screen as S'Lyyna showed the image for the first time. The cousin of Lady Stranin, the unseen leader of the Straninburg Fleet responsible for the bulk of Retarnee expansion, Astranna. A commodore in the rankings of the Retarnee and the Duchess of Stranin on the ground near Cairo moving her forces forward.
Nicole stood up and amplified the HUD.. She had to see first hand...
Nicole stared into the eyes of the hovering holo-image. She started to cry as Lavender walked into the room. Lavender looked at her, "Its not your fault."
Nicole turned to Lassie, "It is you know. This is the fourth time the colony has been invaded. The fourth time!!"
"The Retarnee would like the resources. This is not about you. This is about what is under the colony. We will defend it.", Lassie looked at Nicole.
"God, I hope so.", Nicole sobbed.
Lassie put her hand on the shoulder of the Governor, "We can beat them. We can."
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Nicole Branson
Governor
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Federation
