Uncle Edgar - United Space Force: Uncle Edgar, #2

By Roger C. Bull

We are not alone!
 

An extraterrestrial biological being, or EBE, named Uncle Edgar is given a task that started fourteen thousand years ago.

 

Uncle Edgar, from a far away planet in a distant star system, is given the responsibility of helping humans. Not only must he assist them to learn survival from extinction, he is bridled with the need to help them evolve to the standards of the Universal Community.

 

Will humanity survive? Will they learn the standards necessary to join the universe in its quest for peace and cooperation? Or, will the aggressors of the universe win the coming battles?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Roger C. Bull
• Release date: Jul 21, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393000686

Roger C. Bull

Roger has an eclectic background. He’s written poetry, short stories, and nine books (only eight are published). His subject matter includes poetry, a legal thriller, a spy mystery, three murder mysteries, including a jihad in New Orleans, a faction (fiction inspired by facts) about human trafficking, sexual slavery, and sales of human organs on the black market. This book is his first venture into writing science faction, science fiction inspired by science facts. It has an important agenda which the author hopes people will agree to support. Roger’s other experiences include radio and telephonic communications; computer programming, consulting, and repairs; analog and digital cellular communications; journalism and editing; law enforcement, psychology, sociology, criminology, biology, chemistry, and physics. His hobbies include writing, walking the dogs, researching materials for new books.

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CHAPTER 1 - HOME

2020, Uncle’s Scout Ship

Pablo, Uncle, the first thing that we’ll have to concern ourselves with is...

I’ve already checked for government agents and vehicles. They are not present. Also, I’m putting a protective shield over my scout ship and your entire home. That will block their surveillance equipment, regardless if it is earth-bound or in space.

Abby, Whew!

Pablo smiles and adds, Abby, you might want to awaken, Kitten. She’s had a long day of excitement.

Abby, tapping her daughter’s shoulder, Kitten. Kitten. It’s time to wake up, dear.

Yawning sleepily, the savant young lady responds, Are we there yet...? Where are we?

Abby, We’re home. Time to get up.

Kitten, I feel like I slept for two hours, or was it two seconds?

I put a mesmerizing tone in your head. You slept for about two seconds, but it was such a deep sleep that you feel more refreshed than a two-hour nap.

Wow! Thanks, Uncle!

We have much to discuss. And, I am sure that you have many questions to ask.

Pablo, "Yes we do.

"We’ll have to discuss the implications of an extraterrestrial presence on Earth concerning human history, psychology, sociology, anthropology, science, politics, religion, and other aspects. How will it all be affected?

More importantly, how can we affect positive results that lead to a peaceful coexistence.

Abby, What are the moral, ethical, and legal implications, also?

Pablo, How do we redirect corporations from short term wealth to long term benefits of a healthy planet and a healthy population?

Those are all good questions with complicated resolutions.

Abby, Well, first, after such a wonderful journey through the Milky Way, I believe it is time for nourishment and a moment of relaxation before we dive into the depths of solving universal harmony.

Pablo, Agreed. I’m hungry.

Kitten, You’re always hungry, Daddy.

Eek, eek, eek! That is funny!

Kitten, You’re learning our emotions, Uncle. That’s a good thing.

Thank you, Kitten.

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CHAPTER 2 - FAMILY TIME

Sperandeo Residence

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Uncle and the family reappear in the living room.

Kitten is sleepy and tired, as though she’s been traveling for days, not minutes.

Abby, "I’ll take Kitten to her bedroom. She can nap for an hour before we eat.

Speaking of eating, Uncle do you need to recharge?

I am fine for another day, thank you.

We have much to discuss, but I realize that you need to rebuild your energy supply. Our discussion can wait.

Pablo, anxiously, We have other bodily functions that require immediate attention, also.

Abby, Really Pablo? In front of Uncle?

Oh, it is no offense to me. I understand the necessity of bodily functions, including filling or excreting products for energy or waste.

Pablo with an I-told-you-so smile and a wink, Thank you, Uncle! I’m glad you understand.

Abby, You boys, so gritty; but you’re funny, too. Y’all remind me of those swamp guys on television.

Pablo, Swamp People.

Yes, those guys.

Abby prepares some ham and cheese sandwiches for Pablo and wraps Kitten’s sandwiches to place in the refrigerator until she awakens.

Uncle, Pablo, and Abby discuss an outline of ideas before Kitten arises.

What order shall we organize our presentation for your leaders? And to whom shall we present them?

Abby, Shouldn’t we approach the president of the U.S.?

Pablo, I don’t know. Should we present it to a leader of one nation or a leader of world nations?

That is a question for you two. I cannot interfere. As your Star Trek series states, that would be against the ‘prime directive.’

The Sperandeo’s smile at Uncles relating their situation with the TV program.

Pablo, Okay, then let’s take it to the president. If that fails, to the secretary-general of the U.N.

Abby, That sounds reasonable.

Kitten walks into the room, rubbing her eyes.

How long have I been asleep? I feel like I’ve slept all night.

Abby, About a half-hour. Are you ready to eat?

Yeah, Mommy. What do we have?

I made you some ham and cheese sandwiches. We ate already.

Goody. I’m hungry.

Pablo, While you eat, you can either listen or join in the discussion that we’re having.

What’s the topic?

The challenges and the resolutions of humanity to join the Universal Community.

Wow! We’re starting with the fluff, are we? she says sarcastically.

Uncle, recognizing her humor, Then we’ll burn the presentation and fertilize your mother’s organic garden.

Oh Uncle! You’re funny.

Eek, eek, eek!

After the laughter subsides, Pablo asks, Shall we begin?

They all nod in affirmation.

Abby, What’s first?

Pablo, How about we create a list of issues, challenges of humanity then present resolutions?

That is a logical start.

Kitten, still chewing her food, raises her hand.

Abby, Wait until you swallow before you talk.

Mumbling between bites, "Okay, Mommy...

What if we start with healing the damages to Earth?

Pablo, That’s a good start.

Abby, Finish eating before you reply, Kitten.

What about climate change, toxic chemicals, unnatural drugs, infected or contaminated foods?

Ah, very good, Kitten.

Abby, Genetically modified foods such as cows, goats, and other animals that we eat.

Pablo, Waste products, expired drugs that are dumped into our waterways.

Kitten, after swallowing, Don’t forget all of the plastic and long term biodegradable materials dumped into our oceans. They kill marine and bird life.

Excellent, all of you. That is a good start. But, what is even more important than the material things that harm humans and other living beings? What can improve lives more than food and air?

Kitten, Love! Caring for one another. Helping each other.

You are so right.

And, she is very perceptive, Abby.

Yes, she is.

Though it started in the late morning, before their ideas have exhausted themselves, dinner time is upon them.

Abby glances at the clock on the stove, Wow! We’ve engaged ourselves right through lunch. It’s time for me to prepare dinner.

Pablo, Why not order pizza and have it delivered. We still need more time to organize the order of the presentation.

You know, Pablo, for a man you are good for some things, she chuckles through her response.

Gee, thanks! THAT’s my prominent quality?

Kitten laughs while Uncle eeks his response.

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CHAPTER 3 - ARRANGEMENTS

Evening, Sperandeo Residence

Pablo ponders his next response.

I’m stumped as to how we’re going to gain a presence with the president.

Abby, Uncle, have you any thoughts, ideas?

Kitten, I know how.

The three mature beings look at the eleven-year-old girl, knowing that she’s a genius, a savant of scientific knowledge, but they’re somewhat surprised that she’d know how to gain attendance to the president’s office.

And, what would that be, Kitten?

"Just like the movie, ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still.’

People will see an alien UFO land on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The shock and surprise will certainly set the stage for them to take whatever happens next seriously.

Pablo, "The military, of course, will track the craft to the mall and dispatch a military unit from a nearby base.

Once a robot appears out of the ship, the crowd and the military will be fearful of the robot’s intentions.

Abby, That could result in a shootout, though. Remember the scene where a nervous soldier shoots the alien, Klaatu, who exits the spaceship?

Pablo, But that’s because the soldier thought the translator that Klaatu opened might be a weapon. It was a frightful self-defense action.

Abby, Still, that could turn into a shootout.

There’s always a possibility of something going wrong, no matter what you do.

Pablo, "Back to the idea. Excellent, Kitten. That movie was released in 1951. And, it provided an optimistic view or EBEs.

The same optimistic perception was presented in the movie, E.T.," by Steven Speilberg.

Uncle, that means Extraterrestrial Biological Entities.

Cataloging in my memory banks. Thank you.

It was unlike most sci-fi movies of the day that projected aliens from outer space as monsters, warriors with genocide agendas.

Daddy, I’m surprised that you didn’t remember Harry Bates’ story.

I never thought of it, Kitten. I was thinking in a logical point of view, not a theatrical one.

Well, you might consider theater more often. After all, many futurists were science fiction writers. You know, people like Jules Verne, Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells, George Orwell, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, Phillip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Frank Herbert, Larry Niven, Aldous Huxley, and many more.

I cannot contain myself... Eek, eek, eek!

Abby, But we never thought that you considered such ideas at such a mature level.

Fooled y’all, didn’t I.

Yes, you did, Kitten.

Okay. Then why don’t we enjoy watching ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ again, while we contemplate making arrangements to meet the president?

Pablo, That we can do.

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CHAPTER 4 - THE MOVIE

The Day the Earth Stood Still

The family and Uncle sit and consume the movie. For the Sperandeo’s, it was another night of enjoyment, but with a twist of seriousness about it.

For Uncle, it was an unnecessary act. He had the movie embedded in his memory bank. But, it was the act of companionship that he enjoyed both watching and discussing the movie with his Earthling friends.

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When the movie finishes, they discuss how it is relative to their plight.

Uncle, did you know that the movie was an adaptation of Mr. Bates’ 1940 novel, Farewell to the Master?

Uncle just smiled. He did not respond.

Oh, of course, you know. You’ve got that unforgettable memory.

Uncle just nods, while continuing to smile.

Mommy, don’t you just love Michael Rennie’s character, Klaatu?

"It’s a pretty impressive role. Mr. Rennie was able to portray Klaatu in two ways, both as a noble alien diplomat with wise characteristics and as an undercover citizen, struggling to learn how to bring world leaders together to warn them of Earth’s impending doom. That is if they did not change their ways...

Ethics and morality, Kitten. The proper use of both would lead to a better society.

And don’t forget Klaatu wanted people to be more open-minded and loving.

Of course! You knew that’s what Uncle is trying to do.

Yep! I did and I do.

Eek, eek, eek!

Yes, Kitten. Now we have another problem.

Pablo, What’s that Uncle?

In another movie and its remake, The War of the Worlds,...

Kitten injects, By H.G. Wells.

Uncle nods.

Aliens are depicted as aggressive, war-like creatures killing the inhabitants of Earth. I prefer being Klaatu’s character, gentle, yet confident, in motivating Earthlings towards being more loving, open-minded towards the majority of beings throughout the universe.

Of course, humans must be prepared to protect themselves from aggressive species like the Insectoids and the Reptilians.

There are other relatively current movies like Aliens,  The Predator and The Terminator series that make EBEs enemies of Earthlings.

However, they must be informed that most members of the Universal Community are passive and friendly.

Kitten, Remember that we humans have free will.

Of course, Kitten. We know that we can freely choose to do good or evil.

Humanity has chosen both from their very beginning upon Earth. I have many experiences with those choices. Fortunately, most of those decisions were good.

Pablo, Then we’ll have to be careful when we make our presentation. We can’t afford to make the wrong choice who receives our advice...

They ponder the conundrum.

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CHAPTER 5 - THE CHOICE

Nighttime, Sperandeo Residence

... No! As much as I’d like to be open-minded about world leaders, I do know that you have to choose someone by their actions, not by what they say.

You speak wisely, Pablo.

Abby, "So now you’ve scratched the leaders of Russia, North Korea, Iran, maybe China, and, from recent political forays, the