OS Chapter 19: Don’t Fear the Eyes of the Dark Lord...

[Mike Mar]

4 ~ Jansen
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LT MAR was watching the holovids from Psi Squadron's last engagement.

He was looking at ways to devellop new tactics and new maneuvers for the TIE Advance when his commlink beeped.

"Yes?" He answered

"Lieutenant , please report to Captain Wedge's office." A bridge officer asked him.

"On my way."

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LT MAR entered Captain Wedge's office a couple of minutes later and saluted sharply.


"Good evening , sir! You wanted to see me?"


The Captain putted some files he was reading asside before greeting the Lieutenant.

"Yes , Lieutenant! I have some news for you. 2LT Phantom was chosen to lead Zeta Squadron. Therefore she was promoted to Lieutenant and she is departing in a couple of hours."

"We'll miss her , sir. She is the perfect Officer for the job! I would have choosen her myself." MAR was proud to see one of his pilots assuming a role of great responsabilities.

"Thank you Lieutenant! There is more. A new promising Ensign , freshly out of the Academy , just arrived onboard. He will be assuming Psi 1-4 position. His name is Ensign Ualtar. He is waiting for you in the hangar bay."

"Psi 1-4? Sir , are we expecting new Pilots to join our Squadron's ranks soon?" MAR was curious.

"Seeing how Psi has performed over the past months , it is a good possibility Lieutenant. You will have to promote somebody soon to replace LT Phantom."

"I will sir. I'll take this week , seeing that we do not have a specific mission assignement planned. To think about it and evaluate my pilots. I'll promote somebody in a week or two depending on their behavior in battle and on the ship."

"Thank you Lieutenant , that would be all." The Captain finished


LT MAR saluted once more and turned 180 degrees. He started off for the hangar bay to greet his new pilot.

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On it's way to the hangar he came accross EF Viktorov and EN Raven , who were on their way to the gym.


"What's up , LT?" Viktorov said cheerfully

"I'm going to greet our new member. Ensign Ualtar. Geez , what's that smell? Are you coming back from the gym?" The Lieutenant asked holding his nose


Both pilots looked at eachother then back at the Lieutenant to see if he was serious. Then both started smelling their arm pits as one , to evaluate if they smelled.

Lieutenant MAR couldn't hold is laughter anymore and started off in the corridor. Viktorov and Raven could still hear him laugh when he turned in another corridor on his right.


"Hey! What's wrong with him?" Raven asked Viktorov

"No idea man! But we better follow him to see what he's up to." Viktorov answered

"Yeah! Let's go!"


Both started running in the corridor to catch up with the Lieutenant as he entered the hangar bay.


"Ensign Ualtar?" The Lieutenant called


A tall officer wearing his ceremony uniform snapped at attention and saluted.


"Ensign Ualtar , reporting in sir!"


LT MAR saluted back and presented himself.


"I am your Commanding Officer and here is two of your brother in arms. EF Viktorov and EN Raven."


Both pilots extended their hands to welcome the new recruit.


"Welcome Ualtar , I'm Raven!"

"And I'm Vik!" Viktorov greeted him

"Guys , show him our quarters and meet me all in mission room 14 for a meeting. Phantom's has been promoted and she's leaving in a couple of hours. Get Hermann and Jamie on your way too." LT MAR told them.

"I guess the gym will have to wait! Come Ualtar. Let's show you your new home." Vik turned around and the other two followed