chapter 1

Chapter 1

                The commander looked tired. It has been a long war, the major could not begin to understand the burden that the commander has carried the past few years. The Firestar republic has been gaining the upper hand for a long time now. This meeting was called supposedly to discuss a new program that the intelligence corps created. This program was supposed to change the tide of the war, they are calling it the “legion” program. Major Markson saluted. “Sir” he said. The commander saluted back and wearily sat down in his chair. “at ease soldier” he said. The major took his sit promptly. “ I called this meeting to discuss a matter of great importance. As you are very well aware we are losing this war. The firestar republican army is too strong. Even with all our wealth, our soldiers stand no chance.” The major knew the dire situation they were in, just as well as he knew that there was a greater purpose for why they were here. “ sir, i assume then we have some plan to get us back into the war?” Markson asked.  the commander glanced at his terminal. “Pythia, bring up the files i requested.” The commander said. Pythia was the military AI. She assisted with daily procedures and data queries. The major looked up as data files started popping up all over the large display. Many of the files came from the Intelligence corps. “Sir am I reading this correctly?” Markson exclaimed. the commander grinned, “ yes, indeed you are. Naturally we would need someone to be in charge of this grand endeavor the intelligence corps decided to bestow upon us.” Markson smiled,” sir I never knew you were a man of sarcasm.” The commander laughed,” son this war has taken everything, the only thing keeping me together is the little bit of humor I find in the world.” Markson was taken aback by the commander’s frankness. “ of course sir, completely understandable. Does this mean you intend me to be in charge of this facility?” “ yes  major. The only one I would trust with something so important is you” Markson knew the commander was fair in his assessment, but felt honored none the less. “ sir what is the name of this program?” the commander stood up and looked out of his window, they were on one of the tallest skyscrapers in Nova-valhalla, so he could see the entirety of the city. The commander responded with just one word, “legion”