SPECTRUM SUPREME HEADQUARTERS SKYBASE
45,000 FEET ABOVE ATLANTIC MID CRUISING POINT
10:00 hrs GMT
Colonel White rubbed his ears absently as they popped again, the stress and the altitude getting to him at the same time. Although he was slightly elated that Captain Black had once again been found, it meant he was under immense pressure to make decisions and to make sure he was brought to justice as an agent of the Mysterons. His eyes surveyed the gathering of senior personnel as he briefed them.
Captains Scarlet and Blue, Lieutenant Green and Destiny Angel all listened intently from the conference section of the central control room as their commanding officer relayed the position, while images of the Culver Atomic centre and captain black flashing up on the viewing screens above their heads. Destiny allowed herself to shudder a little as a close up of Black came up on the screen. Although she had begun to accept that the man she once loved had now gone, and was replaced by the Mysteron replicant, she had never fully gotten over the fact that everything had gone so fast. Meanwhile her relationship with Scarlet was getting closer by the day, driven together by guilt for their lost friend or hidden romance. Either way, it was the main reason why Scarlet was sitting next to Destiny right now. One would assume it would only become a much closer relationship now that the Mysterons had returned from what was thought to be their absolute demise.
Colonel White explained that while Black had managed to evade the guards at the atomic centre, he had made a crucial mistake during his escape.
"Captain Black appeared to have slipped through a room in the stockpiling section containing a unique radioactive isotope. Normally such a dosage would prove fatal to a human, however since he is a replicant this wouldn't be the case. However, it should make him detectable on radiological sensors for a given period of time."
Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue tensed as their eyes slightly widened at the news. Did this mean they were going out to capture Black, once and for all?
Colonel White paused for a breath, then continued. "Lieutenant Green, can we have a rundown on the search and retrieve proceedings?"
The young but seasoned Lieutenant stood up carrying a datapad. She sat down at her control desk, pulling up various items on the holographic display.
"Sir. Currently we have 6 Spectrum radar vehicles heading toward High Wycombe. These will take up search positions in outlying areas, ready to move in order to narrow the search. We also have several patrols stationed on or near the main roads."
Green pointed out these positions which flashed up on the display. A waypoint route then appeared as Colonel White moved round in front of the display, addressing the three other members of spectrum present.
"Destiny Angel, you will lead the angel flight to search along these areas. Your falcons are being fitted with radiation sensors to help you find Captain Black. Use this equipment along with radar and visual scanning to cover the region from the air."
"SIG colonel." Destiny replied almost mechanically.
"Captain Scarlet, Captain Blue, head for Stone Point Village, located 19 miles west of the atomic centre, here. Join in the search on the ground inspect the patrols and roadblocks."
"SIG sir." The two captains replied in the affirmative.
"In view of the strategic value of our target here. Skybase will be moved to an over watch position off the English coast. Lieutenant, order the wheelhouse to set a course for point 0783."
The colonel took a dramatic pause before speaking a more firm, confident and emotive manner.
"The tables are turned. At last we have the advantage. The Manhunt for Captain Black is on!"
Lieutenant Green then spoke in an amplified voice as she put her mouth to a speaker on her desk.
"Attention Wheelhouse section. Set course bearing 090 for point 0783 Near SE England. Maintain altitude and set speed Maximum launch cruise."
"SIG"
Moments later the high bypass turbofan engines roared into life on the sides of the carrier. The exhausts glowed red hot, as the massive thrust slowly pushed the base forward through the sky on course to its destination.
Hope you like. In case you are wondering where I would place the story in the continuity it would be after the episode "Duel". The last bit about Skybase moving to a strategic location I believe was never seen in the series- albeit intentionally and I wanted to add it here for effect.