Battleship of War: Science Fiction Adventure Thriller

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Release date: Apr 8, 2024

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BATTLESHIP OF WAR

SCIENCE FICTION ADVENTURE THRILLER

Matt Kingsley

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Cover design by Matt Kingsley Printed in the UK

CONTENTS

1.Silent Skies

2.First Contact

3.Mobilization

4.The Admiral's Gambit

5.Into the Nebula

6.Echoes of War

7.The Siege of Orion

8.Breach

9.The Price of Valor

10.Quantum Entanglement

11.The Fall of Titans

12.Black Hole Ambush

13.Rebellion's Spark

14.The Quantum Computer

15.Ghost Ship

16.The Battle of the Binary Stars

17.The Last Stand

18.The Turn of the Tide

19.War's Remnants

20.Celestial Peace

Chapter 1

Silent Skies

The Calm Before the Storm

In the void of space, where the stars held court over an endless canvas of darkness, the USS Valiant cruised silently, a lone sentinel patrolling the outer rim of the Terran Dominion. The bridge of the battleship was a hive of subdued activity, the crew moving with the ease of those well-versed in their tasks, their movements almost balletic against the backdrop of the vast, unforgiving cosmos.

Captain Elena Harris stood at the helm, her gaze fixed on the star-strewn expanse before her. Status report, Lieutenant Carson, she called without turning, her voice steady and commanding.

Nothing to report, Captain. All sectors are clear, and the long-range scanners are picking up nothing but the usual background noise, replied Lieutenant Carson, his fingers dancing across the holo-panel in front of him.

Harris nodded, the faintest hint of a frown creasing her brow. It was too quiet, and in her experience, silence in space was seldom a harbinger of peace. Keep scanning. Increase the range if you have to. I don't like surprises, she said, finally turning to face her crew, her eyes scanning each station.

Aye, Captain, Carson responded, adjusting the controls. The tension in the room ticked up a notch, the silence now charged with anticipation.

Engineering, report, Harris called out next, her eyes flicking to the large screen displaying the ship's various operational statuses.

Engineering here, Captain. All systems are operating at optimal efficiency. We're ready for whatever comes our way, came the confident reply from Chief Engineer Michaels, his face flickering to life on the small communication screen beside her.

Good. Keep it that way. I want the engines hot and the shields at maximum. We're not taking any chances, Harris said, her voice brooking no argument.

The Captain's decisiveness sparked a series of rapid acknowledgments from her crew, each member acutely aware of their role in the ballet of space warfare. Their respect for Harris was palpable, earned through countless skirmishes and her unyielding commitment to her ship and her crew.

Captain, you think we're walking into a trap? whispered Commander Ryan, her second in command, leaning in close to avoid being overheard.

Harris glanced at her, the ghost of a smile playing on her lips. In my experience, Commander, in space, it's the silence you have to worry about. It's...unnatural. Keep your team on their toes. I don't want to be caught off guard.

Ryan nodded, a wry smile mirroring her captain's. Always, Captain. We're not easy prey.

The camaraderie between the two officers was evident, forged in the heat of battle and solidified through mutual respect and trust.

Suddenly, the calm was shattered. Captain! Sensors have picked up something... It's massive, and it's heading straight for us at high speed! Carson's voice cracked the silence, his usual composure slipping.

Harris was at his side in an instant, her eyes scanning the data on the screen. Red alert! All hands to battle stations. Prepare for evasive maneuvers on my mark. Load all torpedo bays and prime the main cannons. We are not going down without a fight, she commanded, her voice echoing through the ship.

The crew sprang into action, the previously calm bridge now