Planet Terra, more than two weeks after lab outbreak:
"It's been almost a week since we've lost communication with System LN23. If it were simply a technical failure, it would have been fixed by now. We suspect the hand of a Marauder flotilla that has been harassing the local systems in that area lately, which is why I need you, Admiral Morgan, to personally oversee an investigation force and determine the exact cause of this disturbance."
"Do we really need this many ships to investigate a small scale Marauder incursion, sir?"
"We don't want to take any chances, Admiral. That system is one of our only ones that we currently have a strafez organism extractor set up in. In order to continue our research with this material, we need the planet in LN23 that contains it."
"Understood, sir. We'll have this situation sorted out within the week."
Meanwhile, back in System LN23:
Victor held up the struggling Marauder captive by his neck.
"Tell me, creature, is that fear in your eyes? Is it death that you fear so much? I can assure you that I will deal you something far more cruel."
Through Victor's choking grip, the unlucky Marauder tried to beg for his life.
"Please, have mercy! If it is slaves you desire, we will work. We are not unaccustomed to such labo-"
"Silence!" Victor's grip tightened, "I am glad you offer your services, because that is exactly what I had in mind!"
Edited by Exule on 2008-07-03
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