Prologue: A New Mission
New Earth, 2305 AD. It has been over 100 years since most of the human population of Earth migrated to a new clone of their home planet, produced due to deterioration of Earth and overcrowding. They christened their new home New Earth in honor of their former homeland. A ship bearing Federation markings approached the most populous area of the colony, San Angeles. The soldier onboard was sent to deliver a message to Keith Thomas, who called San Angeles home when not on Federation duty. But instead of Keith's home, the soldier thought to check the Memorial Arena out first, figuring Keith, as he often did on downtime, would be practicing his Hyperball game (Hyperball is a futuristic version of roller hockey) and indeed he was. When the soldier walked into the gym he could hear the loud music playing and spotted someone in full Hyperball gear practicing quite intensely...but he nearly didn't spot the ball shot at full velocity and ducked before it hit him in the head.
"Geez, Clancy, back in your day you'd have made that grab no-flinch! You've lost your touch..." Keith took off his helmet and smiled. "You're right, Keith, I'm not the Clancy I used to be. Old age caught up with me and now I've been relegated to the role of messenger for higher-ups." Clancy responded. Keith sensed his presence and uncertainty in his voice. "It's a big one this time, huh? So big that old hag in charge couldn't bring his own damn butt down and tell me in person, eh? Fair enough...get on the comlink and tell him I'm on my way. And I expect double this time-not some crappy 1.5 pay and take half out in 'taxes' and deductions! He blows it all off on ladies and leaves none for me...what do I have to do? Get higher rank than him?" Another mission called and the one sometimes known as "Alpha 1" readied himself for duty. As he blasted off he thought "I only hope I will be able to complete my training. My abilities alone may not be enough here, and I promised my Master I would finish as first opportunity." Soon after his Enhanced Gundam entered hyperspace to make the journey across space to Federation HQ and receive his orders.
To be continued...