The Wiseguys: Sliver - The Wiseguys Novel Series Book One

Relocation Audio Log #01

Chapter One: Relocation Audio Log #01

May 27, 2421

09:05

Wiseguys Base

“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” - Brian Tracy

Hello, I'm Eric; and this is my first Audio Log. I'm calling it 'Relocation Audio Log' Well, because I'll be talking about my time at this new Location. The National Galactic System Defense sent me here to do a procedure called 'Spreading Coordinates'. I guess it means to be sent to an Outpost and keep it safe? I really don't know, they didn't bother explaining it to me at the time. Anyhow, it’s quite peaceful here; rather than all the arguing once in-awhile. What I mean by that is my new team. They call themselves The Wiseguys, because they all sort-of fit that personality. Though, the West is not like that a lot of the time. There's probably another reason for the team name. 

Like I said before, Everyone here is kind of rude. I’ll be honest, me too. John Daylight, my Sergeant and leader of The Wiseguys; is like any other typical Person of that rank in the Military, Old and Cocky. I wouldn’t be surprised if he smokes cigars, since; you know, that can be pretty common with High Ranking Soldiers in the Military. There’s a lot to him that aren’t things you expect. For Instance, he has green colored pupils. What’s that about? I assumed because of his age, he was probably around when they did all those Super Soldier Experiments. I heard they didn’t go so well. Most died, others who survived had nothing added to them. Rather than the survivors having unnatural colored eyes, for example; green...which is why I think that he must have been part of those experiments.

Anyhow, John gives me constant chores. Once in a while, I have seen him give orders to Peter and West; but they seem to never get the jobs done, which causes me to do them instead. Oh, the other one I haven’t mentioned is Peter Williams. He’s very Annoying, and nonetheless lazy. I promise I’m not Racist, but his constant sarcastic tones in his annoying Southern Accent drives me crazy. Not just that, rather than all the work he pushes off to the side for an hour or two; he’s very protective about his Tools and Garage. Forgot to mention, he’s an Electrician; but also a Mechanic. I know what you’re thinking, “How can this Person be incredibly Lazy; but has two very useful skills in the Military?” I don’t know, the rest and I ask the same thing. I just think he’s selfish.

He’s been working on a Project in his mini Garage he built for himself. He calls his little structure…’Peter’s Personal Garage’, yeah; very simple name. What he’s working on, I don’t know. I just know he doesn’t want anyone to enter his Garage. West, the quiet and ‘Badass’ of The Wiseguys. I said Badass there weirdly on purpose. It sure seems like he knows what he’s doing. West is really good on the Shooting Range, unlike me; I can’t s**t anything for s**t. But I don't know if he can fight, sure; he has the whole shooting thing going for him, but I think there will be a lot more to it than just that. However, he does have a sweet ass Katana. Though it’s cool, I find it unnecessary . I have never met anyone with a Sword, and I’ll meet no one else either. Seriously, What are the chances I’ll meet another Soldier who uses a god damn sword. 

Very Unlikely I say. I should also talk about the location itself. Sand, very sandy. The Planet of Crown is almost entirely made of Sand. Thank God, it’s not like the Deserts of Earth; where it’s crazy Hot, here; it’s not. But it does get Cold at Night. By that time, I’m already in my bunk inside the warm base. A Few trees and bushes are spread across the area around us. Once awhile, I do notice a few of the wildlife of Crown. Kirks, very similar to the deer's of Earth; or, at least from my memory. It has been a long time since I had read or seen any books about the first Human Home World. There’s a few stuff I know about my Lineage in fact. Pretty Crazy stuff. My Great, Great, Great, Great...you get the point. 

One of my Ancestors in the year, 2011; Fought an Alien, along with his friends. At the time, something like that; a lot of people didn’t believe the whole ordeal. But Now, more and more people believe his tale. Especially for the fact that right now in time; we are in a Galactic War with an Alien race named Megacarilix(Mega-ca-rix). So, not as crazy now.  To anyone who's listening to this, you already know about this whole "Raised" versus the Human race; everyone does. But since I was just talking about the very aliens, I might as well.

Uh...let me think...okay, here we go. In the Year...something, I have trouble remembering the precise year; but the Human race ended up traveling through the Universe. After a hundred years or so, these founders...well, found Sprine. That's what they named the twelve planets. Some of the founders believed this was some sort of Gift from the gods. Anyhow, these Twelve Planets were perfectly surrounding Sprine's Sun. The planets weren't too close, but close enough for the Planets to be heated up easily. 

These planets were Crown, Zi, Kingy, uh...I remembered this rhyme in Pre-school to help kids remember...however I'm having trouble remembering that too. So basically after a long time, humans have colonized all these planets, and about Twenty Years ago, The Raised; which was the army of Megarilrox, invaded and started a massive galactic war. That's why I'm here, along with the Wiseguys. Of course, there are more problems. Because of this Invasion, several people chose sides and such. We have to deal with Mercenaries, Traitors, Rebels, And like; a lot of Criminal Organized Ones.

Wow, I haven't actually spoken about the Origin of this War in a long time. Personally, I have never met one; a Megarilrox I mean. Sure, I've seen photos and videos; but I meant in person. Not just that, I haven't even met anything else. No aliens, only Humans, Robots, Holograms...Oh; I also never met an A.I., They're supposedly everywhere, or at least within the Sprine. 

Uh, This is going on too long. To whoever is listening to this, sorry I rambled. There aren't a lot of people I chat with, like actually chatting; not getting orders left and right. This is Eric Coliseum, Rookie...of the Wiseguys I guess...signing off…

Stay Tuned For Chapter 2!(Written By Ethan Fender)