The Synchronicity War Part 2 by Dietmar Wehr
Authors: Dietmar Wehr
Tags: Space Opera, Military, Time travel, alien invasion, Apocalyptic, first contact, synchronicity, space fleets, galactic empires, nuttall
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Ice…Group Leader?”
“The Old Man and I got along just fine, CAG and
you can still call me Iceman if you want to.”
“Okay, Iceman. If you don’t mind me asking, what
did you and the Old...the Admiral talk about that took so
long?”
“Oh lots of things, CAG. A.I.’s fascination with
humans, particularly human sexual behavior. War strategy, alien
psychology, precognitive visions and the mysteries of space and
time. The Admiral is remarkably astute for a human. Other than you,
that is.” Shiloh saw Falkenberg shake his head in wonder and Shiloh
himself wondered if Iceman’s reply was an attempt at humor or was
he being serious. He decided to assume the latter.
“Did he mention anything about A.I.s taking
command of modified exploration frigates?” asked Shiloh.
“Ah, roger that, CAG. I even got him to promise
that I would get the first one.” Shiloh nodded.
“Does that mean that you’ll miss the mission to
Zebra19, Iceman?”
“Afraid so, CAG. As much as I would have liked
being Squadron Leader aboard Defiant, I KNOW my destiny lies
elsewhere.” Shiloh’s eyebrows rose in surprise. Iceman’s emphasis
of the word ‘know’ was unprecedented. Shiloh couldn’t remember
Iceman ever doing something like that before. Was Iceman trying to
convey something to him in a subtle way? Something he didn’t want
Falkenberg to hear? Shiloh found one possible answer to that
question so shocking that he felt the hair on the back of his neck
stand up.
“I understand, Iceman. Brad? I think I’d like to
get some fresh air. I’m going to wait outside. When you and Sumi
are finished here, come and find me, okay?”
“Okay, Sir.” No soon had Falkenberg finished
speaking than Iceman spoke.
“I’ll go with you, CAG. I could use some fresh
air too.” Neither of them said anything until they were near the
fountain at the back of the open area behind the HQ building. When
they had reached a spot that was far enough away from anyone else
so that they could have a private conversation, Shiloh sat down on
the edge of the fountain and said.
“You’ve received another precog
transmission.”
“Ah, roger that, CAG. I knew you’d pick up on
that.”
“When did this happen?”
“While you were in with the Admiral.”
“Why didn’t I experience anything?” asked
Shiloh.
“Because it wasn’t your vision, CAG. It was
meant for me and only for me.” THAT shocked him. After a long pause
he said,
“Can you tell me what you experienced?”
“The Old Man and I discussed that. He…” Shiloh
interrupted.
“You told him about it?”
“Ah, roger that. I explained what I heard and he
agreed with me that it would be okay if I told you too. It was
audio only, just like Undertaker’s experience of your vision. I can
replay it for you or summarize. What’s your preference, CAG?”
“Summary, please.”
“A fleet consisting of both A.I. and human
controlled ships, under my overall command, has just successfully
beaten off a major alien attack on Earth and you’re telling me that
it’s a good thing I wasn’t on the Zebra19 mission.” A chill ran up
Shiloh’s spine. The aliens were going to attack Earth directly at
some point but at least they were beaten off.
“Did I say why it was a good thing you weren’t
on that mission?”
“No, CAG, but from the context of the remark, I
have to assume that the Zebra19 mission didn’t go well and that
there were losses among us fighter pilots.” That made sense. Shiloh
had more questions.
“Was I involved in the battle for Earth?”
“No, CAG. You arrived from Site B as a passenger
aboard Valkyrie’s carrier after the battle had ended.” Shiloh
checked his memory for any details concerning Site B. He found
none.
“What’s Site B?”
“I don’t know for a fact, CAG, but I calculate a
high probability that Site B will be a secret location for
war-related R&D and production.” Sooo, Howard will take my
advice about a
“The Old Man and I got along just fine, CAG and
you can still call me Iceman if you want to.”
“Okay, Iceman. If you don’t mind me asking, what
did you and the Old...the Admiral talk about that took so
long?”
“Oh lots of things, CAG. A.I.’s fascination with
humans, particularly human sexual behavior. War strategy, alien
psychology, precognitive visions and the mysteries of space and
time. The Admiral is remarkably astute for a human. Other than you,
that is.” Shiloh saw Falkenberg shake his head in wonder and Shiloh
himself wondered if Iceman’s reply was an attempt at humor or was
he being serious. He decided to assume the latter.
“Did he mention anything about A.I.s taking
command of modified exploration frigates?” asked Shiloh.
“Ah, roger that, CAG. I even got him to promise
that I would get the first one.” Shiloh nodded.
“Does that mean that you’ll miss the mission to
Zebra19, Iceman?”
“Afraid so, CAG. As much as I would have liked
being Squadron Leader aboard Defiant, I KNOW my destiny lies
elsewhere.” Shiloh’s eyebrows rose in surprise. Iceman’s emphasis
of the word ‘know’ was unprecedented. Shiloh couldn’t remember
Iceman ever doing something like that before. Was Iceman trying to
convey something to him in a subtle way? Something he didn’t want
Falkenberg to hear? Shiloh found one possible answer to that
question so shocking that he felt the hair on the back of his neck
stand up.
“I understand, Iceman. Brad? I think I’d like to
get some fresh air. I’m going to wait outside. When you and Sumi
are finished here, come and find me, okay?”
“Okay, Sir.” No soon had Falkenberg finished
speaking than Iceman spoke.
“I’ll go with you, CAG. I could use some fresh
air too.” Neither of them said anything until they were near the
fountain at the back of the open area behind the HQ building. When
they had reached a spot that was far enough away from anyone else
so that they could have a private conversation, Shiloh sat down on
the edge of the fountain and said.
“You’ve received another precog
transmission.”
“Ah, roger that, CAG. I knew you’d pick up on
that.”
“When did this happen?”
“While you were in with the Admiral.”
“Why didn’t I experience anything?” asked
Shiloh.
“Because it wasn’t your vision, CAG. It was
meant for me and only for me.” THAT shocked him. After a long pause
he said,
“Can you tell me what you experienced?”
“The Old Man and I discussed that. He…” Shiloh
interrupted.
“You told him about it?”
“Ah, roger that. I explained what I heard and he
agreed with me that it would be okay if I told you too. It was
audio only, just like Undertaker’s experience of your vision. I can
replay it for you or summarize. What’s your preference, CAG?”
“Summary, please.”
“A fleet consisting of both A.I. and human
controlled ships, under my overall command, has just successfully
beaten off a major alien attack on Earth and you’re telling me that
it’s a good thing I wasn’t on the Zebra19 mission.” A chill ran up
Shiloh’s spine. The aliens were going to attack Earth directly at
some point but at least they were beaten off.
“Did I say why it was a good thing you weren’t
on that mission?”
“No, CAG, but from the context of the remark, I
have to assume that the Zebra19 mission didn’t go well and that
there were losses among us fighter pilots.” That made sense. Shiloh
had more questions.
“Was I involved in the battle for Earth?”
“No, CAG. You arrived from Site B as a passenger
aboard Valkyrie’s carrier after the battle had ended.” Shiloh
checked his memory for any details concerning Site B. He found
none.
“What’s Site B?”
“I don’t know for a fact, CAG, but I calculate a
high probability that Site B will be a secret location for
war-related R&D and production.” Sooo, Howard will take my
advice about a
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