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Chapter Thirty Nine

Meklin Suul gazed out of the window in his office suite. It was midday and he was beginning to grow very impatient. Word was supposed to come down today about his security proposal. And he wanted to know.

He had little doubt that it would be turned down, he just wanted to hear that it was approved. He glanced over to see a flock of avian take flight from a nearby park.
His comlink beeped once and he slowly removed it from his pocket. He did not wish to appear over anxious for the call. “Yes?"

"Sir I have the news you have been waiting for.”

“And?” His impatience beginning to show through.

“Your plan received approval… Full approval… It was a unanimous vote by the leaders’ sir! Congratulations sir!”

”Thank you for you quick report, Agent Sal-Thrum.”

“You're welcome sir, and again congratulations.”

He sat down at his desk, happiness creeping up his spine. The plan was coming together so nicely. Then he noticed a blinking icon on his computer terminal. His grin grew even wider.

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Standing before the group of leaders, Suul kept his face blank and his posture rigid. He had responded to their message to come right away for a meeting, and he new that this was going to be a crucial meeting.

The leader stood up. “We have called you here to inform you that your proposal has been approved. As a result you will now be responsible for the outfitting of our defense force. But you will not do this task alone. For each major branch of this new force, a person will be assigned to manage those interests and make certain that it gets off the ground and is running smoothly.” The Minister of Security takes a drink before he continues. “You will be leading the portion that will equip us with starships and crews for these ships.”

Breaking in, the arrogant Trade Minister pushes further into the details, “Another person will be assigned to manage troop recruitment and training. Someone else has been assigned to find and build bases for our troops and ships. A fourth will be assigned to provision all of our forces. And let me make it clear to you, Suul. We have not assigned a leader for our defense force yet, and there is a reason for it. Until it is fully operational, you and the other heads will still report to the council. When the fleet and our troops are ready, a leader will be picked from the four of you. We will determine who that person is by their performance of the tasks we have laid out for them. The council is still the ultimate authority in this matter.” The smug expression on the Trade Minister’s face was nearly enough for Meklin to reach over and knock it off, but he maintained his calm visage, only nodding in affirmation.

The Security Minister breaks back in, “Yes, well, you will be getting your assignment details shortly. Please note that we expect everything to be done within the next four months… That is all… Dismissed…”

Mek stepped out of the chambers and felt a little dizzy. They council had never been so quick to make a decision; that he knew of by any account. But he did realize that they now had a lot of things to worry about. He would just have to make certain that they had one less thing to worry about. He would become the leader of the defense force. Even if he would have to have a few necks broken in process.

Creator: Jedi_Knight_Birr (Mac)

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