Talosian Chronicles 3: Talosian Alliance Read Online Free PDF Page A

have seen the look on Major Dancer’s face during the last battle, since I didn't use Talosian doctrine in fighting the Caldarians, she was terrified that I was going to get us killed,” Ian replied. “Of course, I couldn’t blame her, I was too.”
    Admiral Hawkins chuckled at that. “Do you want me to give the names of the foreign military leaders it should be safe to approach to your Mrs. Laskar when I speak to her then?”
    Ian nodded. “That would be best. All I would be doing is relaying the information to her anyway. As soon as we’re finished, I’ll call her and give her your number."
    “Thanks, I really do appreciate it. I’m sure Galen and his family will as well.” Hawkins replied.
    “Admiral, that position is still there for you, even if there is some reason Janet won’t approve your son. That is by no means a deal breaker. You and your wife will be welcome up here even if you don’t accept the job,” Ian said as seriously as he could.
    “Any idea how the fishing on Atlas is?” Hawkins asked.
    Ian laughed. “Sir, I don’t even know if the planet has fish!”
    “Sir, Commander Serena of the Prometheus is on the comm for you. You also wanted me to remind you to call Admiral Hawkins,” Mel said over the comm.
    “I already handled the call to the Admiral, Mel. After this call, could you see if Luke Belden has a moment for me?” Ian asked.
    “Certainly Sir,” She replied and switched the comm over to Serena.
    “Good afternoon, Serena. What can I do for you?” Ian asked.
    “Good afternoon, Ian. As per our last discussion, I spoke to Admiral Goya. A delegation from High Command as well as a representative from the High Council will be departing for this sector by the end of the day or early in the morning, New Talos time. They should be arriving in a Council courier ship, which is basically a medium cruiser with defensive weapons only."
    “Really? Why are they coming here?” Ian asked. “Who’s coming?"
    “Admiral Goya, Admiral Pan, Councilor Noren of House Creese, and another councilor, but I’m not sure who it will be yet. But I do know it will be one of the opposition,” Serena said. “They are coming here to see you and what you’ve done. When I told Admiral Goya about what you told me, he convinced Noren that she needed to come and visit the sector for herself. He’s coming along personally to make sure that they don’t completely alienate you.” 
    “So, what’s really going on here? I doubt they would be sending anyone if something hadn’t changed in the Council,” Ian replied.
    “Houses Heracin and Bjorin managed to get a motion to dismiss your application and formally separate you from the Talosian Alliance before the Council, while most of the voting members were away for a long weekend. Noren blocked them by calling for a member of the Council to investigate the situation and report back. As soon as she did, she also volunteered for the job. Since she is the current chairperson, they cannot proceed without her. She recessed the Council, something that has only been done once before since the beginning of the war with the Empire, and prepared to make the trip here. House Haracin managed to get one of their people on the mission as well, so that person will be coming as well.” Serena explained.
    “Why do I get the feeling that this is not going to be a friendly visit?” Ian asked.
    “Actually, it probably will be. At least for the Admirals and Councilor Noren. She’s young for her position, but she has proven that she can handle the responsibilities it imposes on her. Both Admiral Goya and Admiral Pan are very much in favor of adding you to the Alliance, and they are two of your most vocal supporters in the Council Chamber. The only bad part will most likely be the representative from House Heracin. He will do whatever he can to annoy you into doing something hostile toward him.”
    “By Talosian Law, I would lose my Command for attacking a Council member. I