Yuva'zag mothership war room. Warleader Shivak is here along with Kossta and some others. Another Yuva'zag enters wearing a sash.

"Emperor, you honor us with your presence." says Shivak.

"How goes the war Shivak?"

A hologram showing the Federation appears on a table, a line cutting across it.

"It has been a month since we took Rana III. Since then we have captured the worlds they call Zeta Gadni II, Nashira VII, Beta Corvi V, New Berlin, Pollux IV and Tambor III."

"Excellent. Any reports of ship massing?"

"Yes sir. At the system they call Rigel."

"And what's our next target?"

"The system known as Aldebaran."

"Good. Keep me informed."

"Yes my leige."

****

Rigel. In a room on the planet capital, Admiral Keogh, the Wildcards, the Maddogs, several other admirals, generals and scientists are gathered.

"They're next target is Aldebaran." says Keogh

"They're cutting the Federation in two!" says one general.

"Afraid so. And they'll be coming here after that. This is where we make our final stand."

"It might not have to be a final stand admiral." says Wesley "Me and a few of the other scientists have been working on a new weapon."

"Let's here it."

"A Corregidor-Class vessel filled with a powerful explosive called anti-matter. But the drawback is that the ship has to ram in order to be sucessful."

"So who will be the pilot?" says Keogh

"I will."

All eyes turn to BJ.

"Are you crazy?" says Raven

"Just the opposite. Admiral, I want to fly the ship. Those snakes must pay for Marconis Prime."

"A personal vendetta captain? I don't really approve."

"Please Admiral, let me fly it. Wesley, when will the ship be ready?"

"See, that's the problem, not until after they get here."

"What?" says Outlaw "You mean even you can't get it up faster?"

"Hey, even a genius has limits. We're working on it as fast as we can."

"Then don't stand there Mr. Hawk, get to it." says Keogh

"Yes sir."

"All right Captain BJ, your it. I hope you get out of it in one piece."

"Likewise." says Raven

"General Smith, your report." says Keogh

"After the Yuva'zag captured Tambor III we sent the 3rd Space Marine division down to retake it. They were beaten with a 70% casualty rate."

"Not good. Admiral Harvick, what's the status of the fleet?"

"The 2nd and 4th fleet are in orbit along with some Cutani, Zandar and Drarmai vessels who wished to help."

"Excuse me Admiral." says an aide "But I just got word that Aldebaran has just come under attack."

"The 9th Marine divison is stationed there with heavy weaponry." says another general "If possible, can reinforcments be sent?"

"Afraid not. They're on their own."

****

"Damage report Warleader Shivak?"

"My liege, a ground to space gun was positioned but our ships took it out. Minor hull breach in the southern quadrant but we are operational."

"I will not have the mothership endangered as such again. We will not tolerate it!"

"Yes, my leige."

"Now, how goes the mopping up operation?"

"Our ground forces are engaged in heavy fighting outside the capital. The civilian population was evacuated days ago."

"Wipe them out Warleader. This planet is ours."

****

Merrimack, Admiral Keogh's office. Maverick enters.

"You called for me Admairal."

"Yes Maverick. You are one of the best black ops operatives I have. I want you and two others to infiltrate the Yuva'zag mothership."

"The Wildcards?"

"They are not to know of this matter until after the war is over. As far as they know, you are back on your old job."

"Yes sir. Who are the other two?"

Keogh presses a button on his desk. A black panther-sapien and shepherd/rottweiler cano-sapien walk in.

"Maverick, your partners Midnight and Sarge. You are to take full black ops gear with you and do what damage you can before they reach Rigel."

"Yes sir."

"Good luck."

to be continued...