# Task Force - Prologue

Author: SrA havenofimage
Tags: Military, New Story, Prologue, Science Fiction, Various Species, continuation

#1 of Task Force

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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This is the sequel to my story [b][url=http://www.sofurry.com/?pid=125421]The Academy[/url][/b]. &nbsp;Though it is not necessary, I strongly recommend reading The Academy before reading Task Force to gain a better understanding of the characters and plot. &nbsp;Enjoy!

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Date: 2/4/2132

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support for the special assignments team is growing.&nbsp; I still haven't gotten it approved, but that should be coming soon enough.&nbsp; I've found someone to organize the training, a recently promoted general.&nbsp; He was a black ops guy early in his career and continued to organize unregistered missions after being moved to intelligence.&nbsp; I think he will do great.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I've also began secretly recruiting a team of trainers, engineers, and other specialists to help once we get going.&nbsp; When we finally get approval, they will all be coming with me.&nbsp; Sure, some of the high brass will be mad, but it won't make any difference.&nbsp; I will have complete control over my team and the staff.&nbsp; I still haven't found a suitable facility yet though.

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Date: 9/21/2132

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I got the special assignments teem authorized.&nbsp; Finally we can get to work.&nbsp; Now all we have to do is to find the right group.&nbsp; I have eyes out in all the spec ops teams, basic for the four branches, University Officer Training, and The Academy.&nbsp; If the team we're looking for is in the military, we'll find them.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I got permission to use an old super bunker.&nbsp; It's called Center Seventeen.&nbsp; One of my hackers found it when he was searching the military's records for possible personnel and equipment we could use.&nbsp; It looks to be perfect.&nbsp; We'll need to find a pilot who can make the approach.

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Date: 5/6/2133

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I still haven't found the right soldiers for the program.&nbsp; There are some individuals who stand out, but I need a team.&nbsp; I'm sure we will find them.&nbsp; In the mean time, work has begun in restoring Center Seventeen.&nbsp; It hasn't been used for anything but storage since the war, but I think it will suit my purpose well.&nbsp; We've found a pilot. He was an outstanding grad from flight school, proven in the field, and runner up at Advanced.&nbsp; We'll bring him in tomorrow and show him his new plane.

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Date: 7/24/2133

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I think we found them.&nbsp; My man at The Academy says there's a squad who looks like they may have what it takes.&nbsp; It's only the second week, but they won the first squad challenge, and have shown excellent leadership and coordination.&nbsp; I want to see how they do in the field before we make any final decisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work is wrapping up at seventeen.&nbsp; Once we finish the observation center, we can start moving in the computers.&nbsp; I hope to get this done soon.&nbsp; It's taking longer than expected.

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Date: 8/1/2133

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; These could be the cadets we're looking for.&nbsp; Their leader, Kirian Harper, is a natural with a rifle.&nbsp; The other's show prowess in their own specific specialties and they all seem to use their strengths together flawlessly.&nbsp; I need to find a way to test them on a real mission.

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Date: 8/14/2133

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As I had planned, the five cadets we have been watching entered the pre-semester field comp.&nbsp; Now we will have a chance to observe them in a real situation not controlled by trainers.&nbsp; I have read their files; they all come from completely different walks of life, yet have come together as a seamless team.&nbsp; I have complete confidence that Harper will lead them to success.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If they win, we will offer them the opportunity to join the special assignment team.&nbsp; The general has already volunteered to talk to them.&nbsp; I cannot force them to join.&nbsp; We may employ some of the few remaining humans, but I will not act like one.&nbsp; If they are the ones we are looking for, they will volunteer.&nbsp; If not, we go back to looking.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seventeen is finally online.&nbsp; I will move in to my new office tomorrow.&nbsp; I want to inspect everything to make sure it is up to the challenge.&nbsp; The excitement of the staff is noticeable.&nbsp; They are as eager to see these cadets in training as I am.

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Date: 8/19/2133

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They agreed.&nbsp; Soon we will begin work.&nbsp; I've set everything up.&nbsp; The retrieval will take place in a week, and then we can begin training.&nbsp; These five will be the future of our county.&nbsp; A programmable, versatile team of soldiers trained to practically sense each other's thoughts.&nbsp; Each one brings their own unique skill set.&nbsp; We will need to plan to accommodate them.&nbsp; The developers have already started on their weapons.

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Date: 8/25/2133

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The idiots nearly blew it!&nbsp; We've spent years setting this up and what do the trainees do?&nbsp; They break out and make a public appearance at the funeral!&nbsp; I have to admit, I'm impressed that they were able to get out undetected.&nbsp; I designed that security system myself.&nbsp; These cadets are more than I could ever have hoped for to begin with.&nbsp; Perhaps they will surpass my dreams when we are finished.

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Date: 8/26/2133

Interview with (name removed, classified)

Did I want to do it, no.&nbsp; Did I like doing it, no.&nbsp; Taking lives from families, friends, and loved ones is always hard and never right especially at their age.&nbsp; Did I have to do it, no.&nbsp; Did it need to be done, yes.

&nbsp;Look, I know we're in this "supposed" time of peace, but all that really means is that we're not at war.&nbsp; With all the turmoil in parts of the world, and the changes in leadership of countries only made allies with very loose treaties, you can never be too prepared.&nbsp; Right now what we need, if we want to keep the peace we've worked so hard to achieve is this Task Force.

&nbsp; Think about it, a group of super soldiers who can insert into hot spots, take care of "problems" and get out unnoticed.&nbsp; We can remove trouble areas before the situation threatens to escalate.&nbsp; Plus, they'll be versatile and programmable.&nbsp; If things do come to war, we'll already have them available as assets to quickly resolve the conflict.

&nbsp;Am I trying to start a war?&nbsp; No!&nbsp; I take offence to your accusations.&nbsp; I've seen what wars can do, how they can destroy a country and its people.

&nbsp;I'm simply sacrificing the families of five outstanding soldiers, for the lives and loved ones of thousands. Plus, they volunteered for this assignment, no one's making them do it.

I think they just arrived, I must go meet them.&nbsp; What was that?

&nbsp;If they're caught?&nbsp; They won't be caught.

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