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Final chapter (discounting the epilogue), adding some intrigue of Zach's for a change:
"—four squads in gecko suits, each led by a Galaxy Ranger with knowledge of the terrain will proceed into the interior along the axis corridors and seize control of the installation, including main control and the crypt itself. Further space marine contingents will secure the access points and locks. You will spend the next 18 hours informing yourself about the installation and the additional safety gear."
It didn't sit well with Zach that the team would be separated during the mission, but there was no way to avoid it and still make use of their experience in Crown installations. Doc and Niko stood beside him, Goose was a shadow in an unmarked, dark gray Navy overall behind the admiral. The ST either didn't receive his gear or hadn't had time to change into his proper uniform. Secret orders and legal status not withstanding, the ST was one of his people and had the right to the white-and-blues! And then there was Walsh's personal order—
Zach narrowed his eyes. He'd have to do something about this. And do it fast. "Doc," he hissed under his breath, looking pointedly at the spot right at his side, making the hacker inching closer as if just not standing quite still at attention. "Can you get us access to each others' feeds?"
Doc tilted his head, appearing to listen even more attentively to the admiral while obscuring his, "and a com link bypassing the bridge?"
Zach nodded grimly.
Doc waited for another statement of the admiral before nodding. "I'll need access to the suits, including Goose's."
"'k."
"—four squads in gecko suits, each led by a Galaxy Ranger with knowledge of the terrain will proceed into the interior along the axis corridors and seize control of the installation, including main control and the crypt itself. Further space marine contingents will secure the access points and locks. You will spend the next 18 hours informing yourself about the installation and the additional safety gear."
It didn't sit well with Zach that the team would be separated during the mission, but there was no way to avoid it and still make use of their experience in Crown installations. Doc and Niko stood beside him, Goose was a shadow in an unmarked, dark gray Navy overall behind the admiral. The ST either didn't receive his gear or hadn't had time to change into his proper uniform. Secret orders and legal status not withstanding, the ST was one of his people and had the right to the white-and-blues! And then there was Walsh's personal order—
Zach narrowed his eyes. He'd have to do something about this. And do it fast. "Doc," he hissed under his breath, looking pointedly at the spot right at his side, making the hacker inching closer as if just not standing quite still at attention. "Can you get us access to each others' feeds?"
Doc tilted his head, appearing to listen even more attentively to the admiral while obscuring his, "and a com link bypassing the bridge?"
Zach nodded grimly.
Doc waited for another statement of the admiral before nodding. "I'll need access to the suits, including Goose's."
"'k."
