Phantom Rebellion
Chapter 156 Rich Cover
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I don't own anything this is just a story for fun.
As the Empire crackdown on the Amitrax System and things became harder for the Rebels, Sam decided to use her family's influence and connections to help collect any bit of vital information she could. There was a private party for the rich and powerful at a fancy restaurant in the middle of Goza City and Sam used her parent's connections to get invited. Sam wasn't too fond of invents like this, but it was a good chance to collect information and she heard some powerful people in the Empire would also be attending the party as well.
Sam put on a black dress, fixed her hair, and put on some makeup, before heading out. The event had a lot of young powerful people representing great families of business and a few royals from other planets. Sam recognized Princess Mandie of planet Boudacia, Prince Mark of Yugopotamia, and Princess Dora of planet Draga. There was also the royal Yolkian assistant of the ruler of planet Yolkus, Ooblar, who was also the younger brother of the current planet's ruler King Goobot. Some of the wealthy attending the part were Eustace Strych, Rhonda Wellington Lloyd, Alphonse Perrier du von Scheck, Trixie Tang, Remy Buxaplenty, Doug Dimmadome, and the Gripling family.
All the guest were powerful and rich and Governor Lancer was hosting the event. Governor Lancer banged a fork on a glass to get everyone's attention.
"Thank you all for coming. Now may I present our most honored and important guest, General Vlad Masters to say a few words."
Everyone gasped as Vlad appeared before them and gave the guests some smiles.
"Thank you all for coming. I would like to personally apologize to all of you about recent events that have befallen our system. Terrorist acts by the so called Rebels that have struck fear into all our people. I promise you that I'm going to do everything in my power to see that these horrible people are brought to justice and our Empire flourishes." Said Vlad.
"What kind of actions are you going to take?" Asked Sam getting everyone's attention.
"Good question. Right now my people are constructing a ship base like no other with a powerful arsenal and army, the most powerful army every created, that will wipe out the Rebels, when completed, though I admit it will take a good deal of funding and resources to do so and that's why I ask you all fine people for donations. Trust me you won't regret it." Said Vlad.
"So what's the deal with the Learnatorium? What purpose does it serve?" Asked Sam.
"You ask quite a few questions." Said Vlad.
"I just we need to be informed and that we should know what are tax money is being used for." Said Sam and a few of the other party goers nodded in agreement.
"Very well. The Learnatorium is a place of learning and rehabilitation for the poor and for criminals. It'll provide opportunities for those less fortunate to get a education as well as some welfare for their needs. The poor well be shaped to have better lives and help serve the Empire. The criminals well be rehabilitated from their criminal careers making the Empire safer as they are reformed. I'm happy to say that though we've only had a few criminals go through the Learnatorium, they've come out a better people." Said Vlad.
The crowd seemed to enjoy this news, but Sam wasn't so sure how she felt about this. The Learnatorium sounded like it needed to be investigated and maybe destroyed.
To be continued.