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with special passes that allowed them to interview guests as they arrived.  Many of the lesser dignitaries would be ignored, while the more popular figures would prompt some of the more determined reporters to nearly climb over each other in their efforts to gain the first interview.
    Kala and I had to transfer from our estate to the Central Gate Hub where the dedicated gate led to the club.  The size of our staff and the number of people coming and going at all hours warranted a private gate to the station, which had been installed at the estate house soon after the development of the Cantolla Gate technology.  Even now, very few individuals had such personal gates or could afford the maintenance of one.  Kala and I were lucky in that regard.  We were immediately met by the CGH personnel who escorted us to the dedicated portal to TEZU LAGONG.  I was dressed in full formal military attire while Kala wore a stunning white designer dress of a dignitary style that was encrusted with jewels collected from locations throughout the galaxy.  I had no idea what the cost of the dress was, but I’m sure it could have funded the operation of an entire planet for at least a year.
    No sooner had we stepped through the gate and arrived at the forecourt of TEZU LAGONG than a mixture of cheering and booing began to buzz around us.  Some individuals waved signs that read Our Hero , while others signs displayed Mass Murderer, Worse than Ming .  The public’s opinion of me had been like this since the battle at Glomar Rosa.  While most of the Federation understood that I had taken the only action possible to save the Federation, many believed I had not and nothing was going to change their minds.  Kala and I both smiled and waved as our security team tried to usher us into the more protected area just inside the main door.
    “Rear Admiral Tibby, there have been relatively few attacks by the Brotherhood the past two years.  With the current increases in the size of the Federation’s military forces, do you foresee that you will be able to defeat the Brotherhood entirely anytime soon?” asked one reporter as she attempted to stretch her head above the shoulders of the guards and force her way past the last of the reporters standing between her and me.
    “The Brotherhood was hurt nearly as badly as we were at Glomar Rosa.  However, like us, I’m sure they’ve been rebuilding their military.  In the past few months we’ve received reports of more frequent sightings of Brotherhood ships and there have been recent attacks on some of our outer worlds.  Indications are that they may be planning a new offensive.  I would like to tell you victory is close by, but the truth is more likely that we are about to see more escalation of conflicts in the future,” I said as I tried to move with the guards past the reporter.
    “What about your new ship, the GLOMAR ROSA ?  We hear that an entire world could potentially be destroyed solely by the weaponry of this ship, and that it’s indestructible.  Won’t that give us the advantage over the Brotherhood?”
    “Only where we can use it; but it’s just one ship and it can’t be everywhere for every battle,” I replied as troopers began to flank the doorway and make a clear path for Kala and me.
    “One last question, Admiral.  Is the Federation planning to build more ships like the GLOMAR ROSA ?”
    “I’m sorry; that information is classified,” I replied as troopers finally put an end to the interview and cleared the way for and Kala and I to slip through the entrance and into the foyer.
    “Ah, First Citizens Rear Admiral Tibby and Kalana.  It is so wonderful to see you again!” Celpar’s voice rang out from the beautiful reception desk, which tonight was covered with flowers.  “I am greatly honored that you have joined me for this, my final evening, serving here at the TEZU LAGONG.  I have a special treat for you tonight.  Please, allow me to escort you to your