Chapter 6
The Present
A massive fireball erupted into space lighting up the station. The Redcoat was just gone, vaporized. No trace was left of either the crew or the ship.
“BATTLE STATIONS. BATTLE STATIONS. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” Echoed through the ship.
Captain Carver stood looking up at his screen in shock. He’d never seen destruction like that before. “Sensors! What caused the explosion? Did the station just attack the Redcoat?”
“Sir, the Redcoat attempted to flank the station. They sailed right into the minefield. Either Captain Buckley disregarded your orders, or it was a massive accident. We show no weapons trace from that station.”
“Connect me with that Ensign!” Carver was angry now. Before he could talk to the station, his communications lit up again.
“That ship of yours jus
