A magenta zone appeared on Knowles’ tactical display, indicating the enemy’s probable LZ. As the zone contracted, he knew where they were going to go: their original landing zone, the one place in the area of operations the Horde knew that was far away from the legion’s guns and free of obstacles. A green diamond […]
The Eternal Legion Part 4
Consciousness returned with the violence of a bomb. Wobbling away from the sleeving vat, Knowles steadied himself against a wall and blinked against the harsh white lights. This resleeve was rough. He felt…off. He was heavy and slow and foggy, and it took him a few moments to stuff himself into his uniform. As the […]
The Eternal Legion Part 3
Duty was eternal. Death was not. Knowles awoke with a start. A medic eased him out of a tube and passed him a fresh set of greens. Blearily, Knowles clothed himself. He was still alive. The brainchips must have stayed intact long enough to transmit his consciousness back to the rear. Thank God. He exited […]
The Eternal Legion Part 1
Perched in her favorite spot on the sofa, Laura stared incredulously at the holo. “Dad, the green man is on,” she said. A bright and bold and unmistakably 2D image flashed at the top of the 3D holographic window. A legionary on the march. The Legion was recalling the troops. Sam Knowles clenched his fists. […]