{"sf1_id":980590,"sf2_id":null,"title":"Chapter One","author":"Jaffea","words":285,"posted_at":"2016-03-28T23:44:00.000Z","tags":["Plot Development","Sci-Fi","Story Series"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/980590-chapter-one","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/view/980590","image_url":"https://www.sofurryfiles.com/std/thumb?page=980590\u0026ext=.jpg","description":"","content":"Chapter One\n3/14/2160- Secure location\nEstablishing\nsecure connection... \nConnection\nestablished. Ping: 5.71 seconds. Transmission established- encryption protocol\ncode Rho One-One\nLocal\ntime of transmission retrieval: 0817 hours (military time)\nTo:\nJoel (redacted) \u003c(redacted)@tramest_university_of_applied_sciences.snet\u003e\nFrom:\nUnited Ascendancy of Stars Research Site Rho One-One \u003csecure address\u003e \nSubject:\nOpportunity \nContent:\n\nMssr.\n(secure\naddressee), \nYou\nhave attracted the attention of your superiors. Your recent doctoral thesis on\nthe gravitational interactions of high-powered Subspace fields demonstrates\nyour ability to work with and understand the mysterious properties of Subspace.\nThe use of the Coleman-Weinberg potential to calculate the gravitational\ncoupling constant of a Subspace field based on its energy density and relative\nspeed of light differential c' was\nhighly innovative.\nYour presence is\nrequested in the UASAF. There is a new research position available for someone\nof your expertise. This is a well-paying research position designed to aid in\nour understanding of faster than light propulsion, the details of which cannot\nbe elucidated due to obvious security concerns. \nThe\nArmed Forces has taken the liberty of purchasing a ticket to UAS Research Site\nRho aboard the (redacted) Station, in the (redacted) planetary system. You are\ncalled upon by your government to serve and better the people of the\nAscendancy. You will receive employment from the United Ascendancy of Stars\nArmed Forces, though you will retain your civilian status. \nThe\nshuttle departs on 20:00, 3/14/2160. At optimum faster than light velocity, you\nwill arrive at Research Site Rho in three days. You can continue your life at Tramest University, enjoying the employment benefits of a PhD in theoretical physics- or you can stand for your empire and use your intellect for the good of your people. \nThe\nchoice is yours. \nSincerely,\n(secure\nname), UAS Armed ForcesEND TRANSMISSION"}