Chapter 32: A New Mission
November 2413
“You want me to do what?”
“You’ve presented us with a unique opportunity, Subcommander,” the voice on the other end of the subspace transmission spoke with the typical calm of a seasoned intelligence officer. “We have only a short window in which you can return to the Klingon starbase without arousing the General’s suspicions.”
“I won’t do it. I’m not going back there.”
“You will carry out your mission as assigned, or we will be forced to see to it that your biological state matches the details of your service records.” Kirina blanched at the realization of what being declared deceased really meant. The Commander on the other end of the line continued, “The Republic can’t afford to have incorrect records, after all. You’ll receive the specifics momentarily. Command out.”
Kirina slumped in her chair as the channel closed. She read through the assignment details as they came through.
“It’ll be different this time, Kirina.” She snapped her head around at the voice from behind her, but seeing her friend, she relaxed just as quickly.
“How will it be any different?” Kirina asked.
“You’ll have me as your backup,” Aurelia replied.