The Vanguard Protocol
Copyright© 2024 by Sci-FiTy1972
Chapter 3: The Signal Heard Across the Stars
Miles above Earth, in the cold void of space, a Kael’dar listening station picked up a burst of energy from the distant planet. Alien operators—tall, sinewy creatures with reptilian features—hissed and chattered as they analyzed the signal.
“The human world has awakened the relic,” their leader rasped, its eyes glowing with malice. “Inform the fleet. The harvest begins.”
On Earth, Thomas remained unaware of the Kael’dar’s swift response. Inside the Erebus, Solace briefed him on the ship’s capabilities. Its weapons, cloaking technology, and faster-than-light drive were beyond anything humanity had conceived, yet Thomas struggled to absorb it all.
“How am I supposed to fight an alien empire with one ship?” he asked.
“You will not fight alone,” Solace replied. “Erebus contains the knowledge and tools to unite humanity. But first, you must understand what is at stake.”
A hologram projected from the ship’s console, showing a galaxy dotted with stars and alien worlds. Some thrived under the protection of the Galactic Concord, while others burned under the tyranny of the Kael’dar.
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