Njord groaned as he woke, his head pounding from the previous night’s indulgence. Hastily dressing, he checked the time and asked the computer for Spacedawg’s location.
“Prince Spacedawg is in the officer’s dining hall,” the computer replied.
Njord rushed down the corridor and into the dining hall, where Spacedawg greeted him warmly. Despite the informal setting, Njord still addressed him as “Prince.”
“Relax, Njord,” Spacedawg said, smiling. “Grab a seat and try the pancakes—they’re the best.”
As Njord settled in, he noticed Spacedawg swapping stories with the younger Imperial Guard and RCSC officers. The camaraderie was palpable, a testament to the strong bonds formed through shared experiences.
Njord was just finishing his breakfast when Captain Ed’s voice came over the intercom. “Prince Spacedawg, we’re approaching Sussex Prime. You might want to suit up. Meet the team in the hangar bay.”
Spacedawg acknowledged the call and stood, signaling his detail to follow him to the hangar deck. The mission teams snapped to attention and saluted Spacedawg, who quickly commanded, “At ease.”
J.J. Smith
John Jacob Smith is a seasoned police officer from Georgetown, known for his bravery and unique involvement in managing time anomalies. He has become a pivotal figure in handling temporal disturbances, working undercover as Agent 93 for a secretive organization tasked with protecting the temporal integrity of his environment. Early Career and Experiences John Jacob Smith has been a fixture... More stepped forward with the briefing. “The local Constabulary is having issues with a gang that’s taken several employees and family members of Pete Humphrey hostage at one of his ice cream factories.”
Curiosity piqued, Njord asked, “Why do you call J.J. ‘Grandfather’?”
Spacedawg chuckled. “Because he is, in a manner of speaking. J.J. is the great-great-grandfather to the human half of Spacedawg PaulyBirth Name: PaulyCurrent Alias: Spacedawg PaulySpecies: Human-Canine HybridDate of Birth: February 22, 1973Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., United States, Earth, Sol SystemOccupations: Former Chef, Brewer, Distiller, Garden Worker, Apprentice Cobbler; Current First Mate on the Mandoleer's Folly, Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Space Cavalry (RCSC) Overview Spacedawg Pauly is a unique entity whose life story spans both Earth and the... More. I’ll tell you the rest of the story later, but for now, let’s focus.”
The team learned that Pete Humphrey’s children had been moved to an undisclosed location, a revelation that agitated Renée. Spacedawg, however, remained calm.
“We have an entire ship full of Canis,” he pointed out. “Their superior sense of smell will be our advantage.”
The team prepared to leverage this unique asset, ready to locate the hostages and resolve the situation on Sussex Prime.
