Chapter 21: Respite
September 2412
More than a year had passed since Kirina’s assignment to the Vathos. The Mogai Warbird had slowly began to feel like home. The crew, save the Commander, knew nothing of her past. The fear and hate she’d received on New Romulus just wasn’t present here. The officers were friendly and welcoming.
For the first time in decades, Kirina made friends. The ship’s mission took her all around the borders of the old Empire, providing assistance to struggling colonies. Aside from the odd pirate encounter, combat was rare. For Kirina, things were as good as they’d ever been. She was happy.
As it turned out, the universe was not content to allow that state to persist for long. It all ended with a beep of the comm in the doctor’s quarters.
“Hello Subcommander, this is Subadmiral Janicka, Repuiblic Intelligence. We have an assignment for you.”