DeSnaijler’s dreadnought loomed over Liard Prime, casting a dark shadow on the land below. A communication block silenced the planet, isolating its inhabitants. On the bridge, Dr. DeSnaijler watched intently as his ship tore through the local Constabulary Squadron. “Sir, their forces are retreating,” one of his men reported with a sense of triumph. “Good,” … Read More “Chapter 7: Occupation of Liard Prime” »
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In the dimly lit confines of Emil Johansson’s stronghold, the air was thick with tension. Emil, a silhouette against the backlit windows, revealed his trump card with a cold, calculating smile. He tossed two action figures across the table—likenesses of J.J. Smith and Abraham Corcoran—before his captives. “You really thought you could fool me, Franz … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 5: Family Ties” »
In the shadowy confines of their makeshift lodgings, J.J. Smith and Abraham Corcoran huddled over a secure line to the Mandoleer’s Folly. The air was thick with anticipation as J.J. pitched a daring idea to Spacedawg. “Captain, we’ve thought of a way to draw out Emil and his cronies for good—staging your death,” J.J. proposed, … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 4: The Staged Demise” »
In the dim light of a nondescript safehouse on the fringes of the bustling mercenary district, J.J. Smith meticulously trimmed his iconic mustache, altering his recognizable features. Beside him, Abraham Corcoran checked the last of their equipment: a pair of special contact lenses loaded with capabilities for full spectrum vision, live video and sound capture, … Read More “Marked for Bounty Chapter 3: Undercover Entanglements” »
The Quebec Sector, known for its robust judicial integrity, was rocked by a scandal of unprecedented proportions. The figure at the center was Judge Henri Beauchamp, a high-ranking official in the judicial system, revered and respected—until now. Rumors swirled that he had been manipulated by an underground syndicate, leading to the inexplicable release of several … Read More “Judicial Indiscretion Chapter 1: The Fall of Justice” »
In the shadowy corridors of a freighter destined for the heart of darkness that was Johanus Johansson’s stronghold, Celine moved with a predator’s grace. Her body, augmented with next-generation combat enhancements, was a testament to human ingenuity and defiance. She wished for the comforting presence of her comrades aboard the Mandoleer’s Folly, but solitude was … Read More “Celine Ebner: Episode 4” »