Alpha File: File #1

[Red XIV]

The Alpha Files were a collection of files found in the Star Cruiser, Alpha, hence the name, "the Alpha Files". The files were found over 100 years ago, in the year 2490. The files were written in a foreign language, now dead. Recently, a language specialist, Dr. Richard Lafayette, translated the files. The files were written by a "Cpt. Gregory Renvar". Here is what the files contained...



January, 23 2490

Hong Kong, China

Today is my first day as a Captain in the 2nd Division of the U.S./Chinese Star Fleet. We arrived in Hong Kong last night, at about midnight. We stayed at the barracks in the large space station. The Commander of the base showed us around, and even let us inspect our new ship, Alpha One. Alpha is a magnificent craft. She can reach speeds of 100000mph, she's armed with four laser turrents, two electron cannons, and ten space mines. She's armed to the teeth! I can't wait to fly her! It is beautiful...sleek, shiny, and silver. The insignia (U.S./Chinese Space Fleet insignia) of the fleet gives me a sense of pride... I could barely sleep last night, after seeing her... Even now, as I write in my log, I shake in anticipation, waiting to fly the ship...I need to stop for today. The Commander has summoned us for dinner.

January 24, 2490

Hong Kong, China

We got our first mission from the Commander at dinner yesterday. We are to head out to the Mars mining station. It appears that a group of miners have revolted due to civil issues and have taken over the station. The Mars mining station is the only planet left that still has fuel left on it... I finally get to put my training into action! It looks like it will be a dangerous mission. The miners are armed with AK-90s and grenades. How they got the weapons is unknown. They will keep the facility until the US government meets their demands of free insurance for them and their entire families and 200000 dollars apiece. Also, no jail time. As usual, the government won't meet the demands and now we're getting the job... I'm a little nervous. This is pretty big...I need to stop for today. I need to prepare for the mission tomorrow.



January 25, 2490

Hong Kong, China/Space 3rd Quadrant (Earth Area)

I'm in the Alpha One, right now. She flies like an angel. The controls are smooth and we have had no problems on liftoff or otherwise. George, my co-pilot, is in the cockpit right now. The ship is really big. I have my own, large quarters. But, there is only one bathroom on the whole ship. Odd, isn't it? At least we have normal food and a chef... Well, according to the map, we should reach Mars by tomorrow night. Julia tried to get a communications link with the miners, but the signal has been cut. I wonder how they'll react when we come in. Are there ion cannons on the site? That wouldn't be good. Even though Alpha One has a platinum armor plate, an ion cannon would bring us down in a jiffy... I'm getting more anxious by the minute...Me and my group (Gamma Team 19)...its our first real mission...I hope it goes smooth...I need to get my sleep. *END ALPHA FILE #1*

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