Ch20 Hearing from Home
Coruscant Military HQ 19.8 ABY twenty minutes later.
Inside the NRDF main comunications room Fox and Krystal gave at the highly advanced computer systems. The room was massive with hundreds computers and holographic maps.
"This pretty impressive. Our military could use some of this equipment." Fox says.
"Well the Republic has to communicate and monitor hundreds of systems so it requires alot equipment."Tim replies.
"So do think we can reach Corneria with the Republic's comm sysytem?"Krystal asks.
"I think so. With our large series of relays we can reach most systems from one side of the galaxy to the other." Tim says.
"Well lets just hope for the best. Lets give it a shot then." Fox says.
The three walk up to one of the comm consules and hand the operator a set of radio frequencies.
"If you can't patch through the secure network try using one of the unsecure channels."Fox says to the radio operator.
"But sir what in the Imperials trace it?"
"Thats a risk we have to take private. Don't worry we already got approval from the general." Tim says.
"Yes sir, opening channel now."
"Any luck private." Fox asks.
"No sir the signal is on a differnt scramble set, I'm switching over to the unsecure channel now sir."
After a minute of adjusting the signal a slightly garbled voice was heard.
"Captian McCloud I think I have something."
"Here let me take a look." Fox says as he grabes the head set and mike from the operator.
"This Captain Fox McCloud of the StarFox team do you copy over?"
"This is Corporal Miller of the Katina defense post, go ahead over."
"Listen closely corporal, I need you to patch me through to Gen Peppy Hare of Cornerain High Command. Its urgent over."
"Roger that sir, please stand by." After about three minutes Peppy's voice was heard on the radio.
"This is General Hare, do you read me."
"Peppy its good to here from ya. I've been trying to contact you for the past day now."
"Fox I'm glad to hear you ok. Where are you, and any luck with your mission?"
"I'm transmitting a message from a planet known as Coruscant, in the galactic core. It appears that our enemy the Galactic Empire has launched a full scale invasion on almost every major power in the galaxy. We have sucessfully made contact with the primary enemy of the Empire, the New Republic, and have made a request for a relief effort."
"This good to hear Fox. Can we expect reinforcements anytime soon?"
"Right now most of the Republic fleet is either on lockdown or is on the front lines fighting the Imperials. The senate is debating about the issue as we speak. But it could be abit before we can expect any results. Its important that you get this message to the Federation council. Members of the Galactic Senate and Reublic High Command wish to speak to you and the council on the matter."
"Very good Fox. I'll get this to the council immediatly. You did well Fox."
"Thank you sir. How's things back home."
"Not good Fox. Only two cities on Macbeth remain under our control and Zoness has fallen."
"I see. Best of luck and be safe sir. I will report back when the releif force is established. Fox out."
"Yes we got through!" Krystal says.
"Well this makes things alot easier. Lets just hope the negotiations for the alliance goes through." Tim says.
"I hope so. My people are depending on us." Fox replies.
"There isn't much more we can do right now, I going to go the post cantina and have couple drinks, if either of you want to come." Tim says.
"Sounds good to me. I haven't had a single drink since the war broke out. What about you Krys, you coming?" Fox asks.
"Not this time Fox. I'm tired and still sore from my injury. I want to go back to sleep. You two have fun." Krystal says and then kisses him on the cheek.
"Ok babe I'll see you later. Contact me if you get a message from home. Lead the way Tim."Fox says.
Meanwhile..
Macbeth Military HQ fifteen minutes later.
Inside the HQ comm center Katt is summoned to respond to a message from Corneria.
"This Commander Monroe here."
"Good to here from Katt. I have some good news."Peppy says.
"Good news, thats a first in this war. What is sir?" Katt asks.
"I got word from Fox, he may have found a ally to help us fight this Empire as they call it."
"Thats a awesome. When is he and relief force coming?"
"I'm afraid that it might be some time yet Katt. It turns out that this Empire has attack many differnt groups across the galaxy and were caught up in it. So don't start relaxing quite yet, continue the defensive. I will update you when I have more information. Be sure to inform Falco about this, I see he's not here right now."
Katt just looks towards the floor. She was still mad at Falco for what he did."Yeah about Falco"
Corucant Military HQ one hour later.
With in the post cantina Fox and Tim sit at small table with couple drinks and cigarettes, chating about each others past.
"In a way I'm kinda glad my fiancee didn't come. I havn't had smoke since she was in the hospital. She would kick my ass if she saw me smoking." Fox jokingly just laughs.
"You know she's going to find out someday." Tim comments.
"I pray that day never comes. speaking of women, what about you, do you gotta girl?"Fox asks.
"Me no, not since I was still in school. I haven't even heard from her since we split. She went off to be a teacher, I went off to be a pilot. For all I know she might be dead. Now I work way to much to get caught up in a relationship, it really don't bother me though. I'm more concerned about winning this war."Tim replies.
"And speaking of flying you still have not shown me your fighter yet. I really want to see it. The Republic's starfighters are very unique in design, and seem rather deadly in combat."Fox says.
"The Republic has some of the best fighters in existance, but the three starfighters I will say that are best ever created are the X-wing, which is my personnel favorite, it's cousin the E-wing and your Arwing. With these fighters in our hands the Empire will never stop us." Tim comments.
"If the two of us are going to fighting along side another I suggest we learn how to fly the others craft. Flexibility could be very vital in this war."Fox adds.
"I couldn't agree more. I'll bring you to the hanger in the morning and give you the run down. After that I'll bring you and Krys to the Imperial archive data banks, so we get you more familiarized with Imperial hardware. Unless the senate needs you for some political crap." Tim says.
"Sounds good. I want to know my enemy. So about the senate, what do you think the chances are of the Republic giveing us support anyways?" Fox asks.
"From all the debating they've been doing on it, I would say the chances are very high. The Republic is always looking for new members an allies. If Lylat decides that they want to join the Republic, pretty much all of Lylats needs would be meet. It would be a mutual advantage for both of us."Tim comments.
"Lets just hope that Corneria's ignorant politicians wise up, and do what is right for our people."Fox says.
"I hope so to." Tim says.
"Well I think I should get back to my room."Fox says.
"Alright then, I'll get the tab. I need to check in with the general, and get a statis report anyways. I'll see ya in the morning." Tim says as he walks up to the bartender.
Meanwhile..
In orbit of Corneria.
Just Outside the CDF defense grid, The Skyclaw comes out of hyperspace. As Falco flies toward the space station, he is hailed by stations radar operators.
"We have you on are screen, report in."
"This Lieutenent Commander Falco Lombardi. I'm requesting permission to use the gateway over." Usually Falco wasn't formal at all but he knew if he acted hostile, they probably wouldn't let his use the gate.
"We don't have you on schedule to use the gateway over."
Falco knew he had to think of a way to let him use it.
"I'm on a classified mission. No questions asked." Falco lied.
The gate controllers knew that Falco was a menber of StarFox, and that they have been on many secret missions in the past. They saw no reason to question him.
"Please transmit your coordinates."
Falco was thrilled that his disception worked."Transmisson commencing." Falco responded as he transfered the data to them.
The gate contoller looks down at the destination, and is confused with what he sees.
"Um sir these coordinates don't match anything in our databanks. Are you sure this correct? I don't want to send in the wrong direction sir."
"The destination is legitament. Remenber NO questions asked." Falco said with a bit of annoyance.
"Yes sir opening gate now sir. Sixty seconds till warp over."
"I copy." Falco replies.
Once the coundown was complete the Skyclaw flew into the green warp gate and vanished.
Authors notes: Where oh where did Falco go? You'll found out soon enough. You'll be suprised when you find out his destination. More twists and action soon to come. Thanks for reading and reviewing.