Revolutionary (The Athena Lee Chronicles Book 4) by T S Paul Page B
Authors: T S Paul
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Chapter 7
The Hong Kong planetary Militia came from an idea that a former colony ship captain had. Hong Kong had the crews from three such ships. Willing crewmen formed the cadre of what the militia became. Colony founders used a old Earth model created my the former Israeli and Swiss military. Military service was compulsory for all 17 year olds. The militia itself was made up of less than 3% of the population. The rest were considered auxiliary or conscripts. The auxiliary had all taken a seven week basic training course and had four weekends a year muster meetings. All residential houses or apartments were required, by law, to have shelters provided for residents. In each community centrally located shelters and emergency services were available. Due to the war between the PPL and the AA defensive gun batteries had already been emplaced. When the Empire was formed the militia had been stood down and its weapons slated for destruction.
Empire troops were found to be inadequate to assist the planet with pirate defense and natural disasters. This and some political maneuvering brought about the rebirth of the militia. With one caveat. Local military was not allowed heavy weapons, armored vehicles or advanced ships. Those were reserved for the EOM standing army.
The Issue had not sat right with both the Governor and Militia leaders. How were they to defend their world if they had no weapons to do so? Secretly they stockpiled the weapons that had been reported destroyed. Hidden around the planet in former defense bunkers were armored vehicles and war surplus heavy weapons. Code named Trojan horse, only a small handful of Militia officers and the Governor new the secret. Systems were set up to activate the weapons and to call up the auxiliary. Over 80% of those aged 18-50 were a part of the planets militia auxiliary. Most considered it an honor to serve.
Members were allowed to take their weapons home. When alerted they were to meet at designated locations and receive orders. When Governor Stoner activated his system the ‘gloves came off’. This planet would now show its true strength and woe be to its enemies.
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Legation Station was on lock down. Red alert lights were flashing and sirens echoed throughout the halls. As soon as the newsies had gone live with vid of the massacre, government forces had sprung into action. Everything was sealed and a curfew was in effect. Only navy business could be conducted and only with written orders. The Sector Government afraid of reprisals or sabotage had posted guards at every hatch and doorway. The black uniforms of the ESS special guardsmen were everywhere.
Captain Gorshin had given orders to lock down the ship. Our shipboard marines were now stationed at the main hatchway and at all vital sections of the ship. We were still in space dock on board the station. If something happened to it, it would happen to us too. I had returned to my cabin after meeting with the Captain about Davids death. Dar had been waiting for me. Her ‘spies’ in the marine force alerted her to my troubles. I took one look at her and burst into tears. She held me in her arms, gently rocking me.
Dar kissed my forehead and whispered in my ear. “I am here for you, always.”
I looked up at her and kissed her on the lips. My emotions were out of control. I have seen death, I have even killed in my own defense. But seeing my brother die live and in vivid color has me all stupified. Dar kissed me back, wrapping her arms around me in a warm embrace.
“Just hold me please. I need for you to hold me.” With tears in my eyes I let myself go and melted into her embrace. We sat this way for over an hour sharing our love until my comm system alerted me that I was needed on the bridge. I kissed Dar goodbye thanking her for just being there for me.
I made record time getting to the bridge. The marine guards nodded to me as I entered the
Chapter 7
The Hong Kong planetary Militia came from an idea that a former colony ship captain had. Hong Kong had the crews from three such ships. Willing crewmen formed the cadre of what the militia became. Colony founders used a old Earth model created my the former Israeli and Swiss military. Military service was compulsory for all 17 year olds. The militia itself was made up of less than 3% of the population. The rest were considered auxiliary or conscripts. The auxiliary had all taken a seven week basic training course and had four weekends a year muster meetings. All residential houses or apartments were required, by law, to have shelters provided for residents. In each community centrally located shelters and emergency services were available. Due to the war between the PPL and the AA defensive gun batteries had already been emplaced. When the Empire was formed the militia had been stood down and its weapons slated for destruction.
Empire troops were found to be inadequate to assist the planet with pirate defense and natural disasters. This and some political maneuvering brought about the rebirth of the militia. With one caveat. Local military was not allowed heavy weapons, armored vehicles or advanced ships. Those were reserved for the EOM standing army.
The Issue had not sat right with both the Governor and Militia leaders. How were they to defend their world if they had no weapons to do so? Secretly they stockpiled the weapons that had been reported destroyed. Hidden around the planet in former defense bunkers were armored vehicles and war surplus heavy weapons. Code named Trojan horse, only a small handful of Militia officers and the Governor new the secret. Systems were set up to activate the weapons and to call up the auxiliary. Over 80% of those aged 18-50 were a part of the planets militia auxiliary. Most considered it an honor to serve.
Members were allowed to take their weapons home. When alerted they were to meet at designated locations and receive orders. When Governor Stoner activated his system the ‘gloves came off’. This planet would now show its true strength and woe be to its enemies.
___
Legation Station was on lock down. Red alert lights were flashing and sirens echoed throughout the halls. As soon as the newsies had gone live with vid of the massacre, government forces had sprung into action. Everything was sealed and a curfew was in effect. Only navy business could be conducted and only with written orders. The Sector Government afraid of reprisals or sabotage had posted guards at every hatch and doorway. The black uniforms of the ESS special guardsmen were everywhere.
Captain Gorshin had given orders to lock down the ship. Our shipboard marines were now stationed at the main hatchway and at all vital sections of the ship. We were still in space dock on board the station. If something happened to it, it would happen to us too. I had returned to my cabin after meeting with the Captain about Davids death. Dar had been waiting for me. Her ‘spies’ in the marine force alerted her to my troubles. I took one look at her and burst into tears. She held me in her arms, gently rocking me.
Dar kissed my forehead and whispered in my ear. “I am here for you, always.”
I looked up at her and kissed her on the lips. My emotions were out of control. I have seen death, I have even killed in my own defense. But seeing my brother die live and in vivid color has me all stupified. Dar kissed me back, wrapping her arms around me in a warm embrace.
“Just hold me please. I need for you to hold me.” With tears in my eyes I let myself go and melted into her embrace. We sat this way for over an hour sharing our love until my comm system alerted me that I was needed on the bridge. I kissed Dar goodbye thanking her for just being there for me.
I made record time getting to the bridge. The marine guards nodded to me as I entered the
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