July 30, 2230, Solar System, Asteroid Belt, Approaching UTC Space Fleet Base Penglai
July 30, 2230, Solar System, Asteroid Belt, Approaching UTC Space Fleet Base PenglaiErik nodded, satisfied as he looked forward in the cockpit. Jia was next to him.
Emma’s holographic wraparound camera feed displayed the approaching Fleet base as it grew larger in front of them, one of many hidden outposts of humanity among the sparse asteroid belt.
He had not expected trouble along the way, but the conspiracy had a way of surprising them. Underestimating an enemy, especially that enemy, was a good way to end up dead.
As a former soldier, Erik preferred to take on his enemies somewhere other than inside a ship. Losing atmosphere would be a problem.
They’d done well against Sophia Vand and managed thro
