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shuttle was the Empire’s newest the X71. That model was not supposed to be in production. It was not even listed in Empire records as existing. They also found a hidden construction drone left over from the original builders of the station. The large drone had become stuck between two of the support beams inside the engineering section, above the fusion engine area. Instead of removing it, they had walled over it. We only found it because of a oil leak from nowhere that had us puzzled. Scans showed an ‘hidden room’ and there it was.
     
    Visibly disturbed by these discoveries, my sister, Minerva stationed more security on the station than had been planned. The hidden rooms were stripped of their contents scanned again and converted into storage areas or office space. The shuttle was sent to the shipyard for evaluation.
     
     
     
     
     
     

Chapter 5
     
     
     
    Down on the planet the people were noticeably riled up. The ‘revolution’ that had restored the beginnings of the Pan Pacific League had brought new life to the planet. Old laws were being revived and many of the Empire’s marks of progress were being erased. The Sector offices had been taken over by the new Planetary Army which incorporated the older Militia forces with all of the newer recruits. All that remained of the Empire’s influence was the new industry and entertainment sectors on the planet. Many of those business’s days were numbered. The owners of them, rapidly losing influence, wanted all of the changes stopped.
     
    Hannibal Lee, formerly Major Hannibal Lee, was not in a good mood. His own family had turned against him. His sisters reviled him, his father demoted him. Even the workers on the farm thought him a laughing stock. He reached behind the bar and grabbed another bottle of whiskey. The bartender was glaring at him. “Screw him, he owned this bar!” He could do what he wanted in here. Pouring himself another short, Han stared up at the vid screen. The ‘talking head’ was announcing the revolution talks with the neighboring systems. Stupid talks! Han threw his glass at the wall where it shattered. He hopped off the stool, and headed for his office in the back.
     
    Several hours later after closing down the bar and locking the doors, Han heard someone banging to get in. He walked to the door and yelled. “We’re closed! Come back tomorrow!”
     
    The banging continued. “Han open the door! Han!”
     
    Han unlocked the door and jerked it open. “What!”
     
    Standing there were two of his oldest friends and what looked like their fathers.
     
    Opening the door wide he said “Come on in. You might as well have a drink.”
     
    His two friends introduced their fathers and asked if they could go into one of the meeting rooms.
     
    “Sure, use that one over there. I’ll get the lights.”
     
    Han switched on the lights and opened up the meeting rooms bar. “What will you boys have?”
     
    “Nothing for us yet Hannibal. We would like to speak to you about a business matter.”
     
    Han eyed the two older men. He sort of remembered them from his youth. “Sure,” he poured himself a large glass of 30 year old scotch and sat at the table. “What can I do for you gentlemen?”
     
    One of the older men cocked his head and looked at Han. “You might remember me son, I bailed you and Junior here out of jail once.”
     
    “Yes, sir. I remember you. You made us both dig out that septic system of yours. It took all summer!”
     
    He laughed. “Yes, you boys deserved it too. If you are going to set fire to a peasant’s house don’t leave your damn prints on the gas can where the cops can find them!”
     
    Thinking back to that incident, Han nodded. “You didn’t tell my father about that one too.”
     
    “My friend and I,” he waved at the other gentleman. “We represent some of the business owners here on the planet. The Imperial Navy has been the lifeblood of our business. With it gone and many returning to