# Chapter One

Author: Jaffea
Tags: Plot Development, Sci-Fi, Story Series

Chapter One
3/14/2160- Secure location
Establishing
secure connection... 
Connection
established. Ping: 5.71 seconds. Transmission established- encryption protocol
code Rho One-One
Local
time of transmission retrieval: 0817 hours (military time)
To:
Joel (redacted) <(redacted)@tramest_university_of_applied_sciences.snet>
From:
United Ascendancy of Stars Research Site Rho One-One <secure address> 
Subject:
Opportunity 
Content:

Mssr.
(secure
addressee), 
You
have attracted the attention of your superiors. Your recent doctoral thesis on
the gravitational interactions of high-powered Subspace fields demonstrates
your ability to work with and understand the mysterious properties of Subspace.
The use of the Coleman-Weinberg potential to calculate the gravitational
coupling constant of a Subspace field based on its energy density and relative
speed of light differential c' was
highly innovative.
Your presence is
requested in the UASAF. There is a new research position available for someone
of your expertise. This is a well-paying research position designed to aid in
our understanding of faster than light propulsion, the details of which cannot
be elucidated due to obvious security concerns. 
The
Armed Forces has taken the liberty of purchasing a ticket to UAS Research Site
Rho aboard the (redacted) Station, in the (redacted) planetary system. You are
called upon by your government to serve and better the people of the
Ascendancy. You will receive employment from the United Ascendancy of Stars
Armed Forces, though you will retain your civilian status. 
The
shuttle departs on 20:00, 3/14/2160. At optimum faster than light velocity, you
will 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. 
The
choice is yours. 
Sincerely,
(secure
name), UAS Armed ForcesEND TRANSMISSION

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