The battle with the mobsters had been fierce. When the dust settled, a few lay dead, but the majority were captured and now held in the brig of the Mandoleer’s Folly. Spacedawg and his team worked tirelessly to secure the ship and interrogate the prisoners for any information on Maddox’s whereabouts and operations.
As they worked, Sergeant 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 came rushing into the command center. “Captain, we found another cargo officer who was involved in Maddox’s escape.”
Spacedawg’s ears perked up. “Where is he?”
“He’s in the cargo hold, trying to resist arrest. He climbed up some crates for a better vantage point,” J.J. explained.
“Let’s go,” Spacedawg ordered, and the team moved swiftly to the cargo hold.
The scene was chaotic. The officer, desperate and cornered, had climbed high atop a stack of crates, aiming a blaster at anyone who approached. “Stay back! I won’t go quietly!” he shouted.
J.J. and his security team fanned out, looking for an opening. “You don’t have to do this,” J.J. called up to him. “Come down, and we can talk.”
The officer’s eyes were wild with fear. “You don’t understand! Maddox will kill me if I talk!”
Spacedawg signaled to J.J. “Stun him,” he whispered.
J.J. nodded and fired his stun blaster. The shot hit the officer, causing him to convulse and lose his grip. He fell from the crates, landing hard on the floor below.
“Medic!” Spacedawg yelled as they rushed to the fallen officer.
The man’s life signs were erratic. A medical team arrived quickly and transported him to the medical bay. Spacedawg watched as they wheeled him away, frustration boiling inside him.
Hours passed, and the surgeons worked tirelessly, but the damage was too great. The officer died on the operating table. Spacedawg’s frustration grew. Another potential lead lost.
Unable to contain his anger, Spacedawg contacted Celine. Her holographic image flickered to life in the command center, her expression concerned.
“Spacedawg, what’s happened?” Celine asked.
He sighed, running a hand through his fur. “We lost him, Celine. The cargo officer who helped Maddox escape. He fell during the capture and didn’t make it.”
Celine nodded, her eyes hardening. “At this point, Maddox would be better off dead. He’s a high-value target, and we need to prioritize taking him down.”
Spacedawg clenched his fists. “I know, but it’s frustrating to lose leads like this.”
“We’ll find another way,” Celine reassured him. “Stay focused. We’re working on gathering more intel.”
Spacedawg ended the call and gathered his senior officers in the conference room. “We need to double down on our efforts. We can’t let Maddox slip through our fingers again.”
Maelstrom
Origin and Early Life Maelstrom, a Gichi-manidoo from the Rogue Moon of Giizis Babaa-ayaa in the Ontario Sector, is distinguished by her blue-furred, wild cat-like features. A member of the humanoid species with a deep connection to nature, she embodies the physical and spiritual traits of her heritage. Maelstrom’s life took a significant turn when she relocated to the bustling... More nodded, her expression resolute. “We’ll explore alternative leads. We can’t afford to lose momentum.”
Ed chimed in, “We’ll also need to prepare for any potential conflicts. Maddox has proven he’s willing to fight back.”
Spacedawg looked around at his team, feeling a renewed sense of determination. “Let’s get to work. We have a mission to complete.”
As the crew set about their tasks, Spacedawg took a moment to address them. “We’ve faced setbacks, but we can’t let that deter us. Maddox will be brought to justice. Stay vigilant, stay strong, and together, we will prevail.”
The crew of the Mandoleer’s Folly felt a renewed sense of purpose. They were ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, determined to bring Maddox to justice and ensure the safety of the Canadian Expanse.
