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Chapter 10 - What Could Go Wrong[]
17 May 3039
Layover (Federated Commonwealth)
Soon after Captain Mitchell and Master Sergeant Caldwell had left for the Outworlds Alliance, Sergeant Major Pullman had made a trip to Layover to meet one of his biggest debt owners, Hauptmann General Clive Renegor, part of the AFFC's Department of the Quartermaster. He easily spotted the man in the crowded bar.
"General Renegor, long time no see." Sergeant Major Pullman said pulling out a chair.
"It's Hauptmann General now, in another year or so, it will be official and the AFFS will officially be the AFFC. Lots of changes coming down the road. Some good, some not so good. So, you called, and I am here. What is this about?" Hauptmann General Clive Renegor explained
"Calling in a marker of course. I need to get some people to Inner End and some equipment is all." Sergeant Major Pullman said with a smile
"How many people and how much equipment?" Hauptmann General Clive Renegor asked
"322 people and 8 vehicles. maybe 250 tons of assorted supplies and ammunition." Sergeant Major Pullman replied
"So, a Battalion. You gone merc, Pullman?" Hauptmann General Clive Renegor asked
"Not exactly. But I am in business with these people, I just need an assist in getting us to Inner End. And we cannot afford the freight costs and such." Sergeant Major Pullman replied
"So, a pickup, ride and drop off. Nothing else?" Hauptmann General Clive Renegor asked
"That is it sir. On the down low of course." Sergeant Major Pullman said
"Okay, big favor equals a big marker. I think we will be square Sergeant Major." Hauptmann General Clive Renegor said
"I will agree to that sir. We will be even. How fast can we make this happen?" Sergeant Major Pullman asked
Hauptmann General Clive Renegor was silent as he thought for a minute before answering "How fast can you have your people ready to go? Because we are taking delivery of 4 Seeker Dropships here on Layover in 2 weeks, they are being shipped to the Kilbourne DMM on Kilbourne. I can arrange a little detour to Inner End to drop you folks off. But why do I feel you already knew all that?"
"Because you know me well, General Renegor. I will have my people waiting on Breed for pick up. I like the original rank better than this new stuff. We are even sir. Clean slate and thank you." Sergeant Major Pullman said
"I highly doubt this will be the last time but at least then you will owe me favors. Safe trip, Sergeant Major Pullman." Hauptmann General Clive Renegor said as he watched Sergeant Major Pullman stand and wink before leaving.