Kingsford's War

“Inbound vessel,” the nav crewman said. “Mid-size cargo hauler requesting transit clearance in system.” “Downlink specs and begin… [See More on Patreon]

“Sir, did you see the message about the town hall today?” Chief Baker asked from his console. Innes took a second to register his question, as his mind was still on the insane orders banning all inspections… [See More on Patreon]

The detachment common area was quiet when Innes arrived. The evening shift was already on station, and most of the day personnel were either in their bunks or off to enjoy some of Shiro’s nightlife. He’d come looking for a few minutes somewhere that wasn’t his quarters and wasn’t the operations… [See More on Patreon]

After leaving the observation lounge, Innes didn’t go back to his quarters. Pierce had given him a lot to think about, but he was still angry that they would reprimand him for doing his job. Even if Pierce was right and it was the sign of a good officer… [See More on Patreon]

Innes had barely gotten situated in ops and was just pulling up all the administrative work he’d left the night before when he received an incoming priority message… [See More on Patreon]

The viewport in the main observation lounge had been transformed. Someone had draped dark cloth along the bulkheads, muting the usual industrial gray, and the harsh station lighting had been dimmed. Kaiju filled the viewport beyond, its greenish-blue bands churning in their eternal… [See More on Patreon]