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Essay On The Journey Chapter 1

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The hangar was alive with activity and tense with expectation as Tensai peered through the pilot's access hatch, then as he crossed the threshold, he paused for a second, inhaling deeply and revelling in the pungent, heavy odour of burnt high-octane fuel and spilt oil. To him, this was the essence of power. Real authority. Not the kind lorded over by Kentali's political masters.
As he thought, his gaze reached out across the huge hangar deck, its rich history marked by deep cuts and rainbowed spots of warped steel, and he said a silent remembrance for those less fortunate souls whose journey was already complete.
Suddenly he noticed his team assembling before him. They looked on with interest, their faces alight with enthusiasm. Tensai …show more content…

The malignancy would fester if left unchecked. It was something he could ill afford.
"The last time The Hub became active, it destroyed Kentali vessels on sight. This corroded pile of junk should allow us safe passage. We hope."
The doubtful glances they cast between them made him smile, but he forced it away before pressing ahead. "A single vessel of unclear design has accessed our target. Their forces are unknown, but from the size of the ship, they are fewer than fifty strong."
The mission objective held their focus once more and Tensai's Second Officer, Cahal Hannan lifted his left hand to speak.
"Will Umonakalisi be there? Aboard The Hub, sir? Not the planet."
The pertinent question was expected, his older brother perished in the Blood Sands, one of the many casualties still unburied and unavenged.
"No. We do not believe so. Indications are that the ship did not visit Arthe. Therefore, we expect The Destroyer, Umonakalisi remains on the surface."
Hannan lowered his gaze, and his head dropped in resignation as his massive frame slumped forwards, he was a bear of a man and far stronger than Tensai, but lacking in speed and agility. A fact he was forever thankful for when they sparred.
"We are not expecting resistance on our approach to The Hub, so our training will focus on small arms, confined space combat. That is why Commander Sankath selected us. Any further questions?"
His team remained silent.
"Good. Then let's get this ship

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