Birth of a Legend
“Relay the call to my private quarters” The Captain’s authoritative voice commanded his Comms Officer. Before the Officer managed to acknowledge his superior, the Captain stormed out of the Bridge and headed for his quarters. The automated door slid open in recognition of Captain James Thaddeus Xavier, of the Battleship GNN “Thor”. He entered the pitch dark room and gave a quick voice command to the holographic communicator. The hologram of a male figure flickered to life. Captain Xavier sat on his chair and produced his smoking pipe from the folds of his Federal Captain’s uniform, which he handled nervously until it was lit. His body language showed so far a man without patience. Maybe smoking would allow him to regain authority in his posture. “You still can’t get rid of that awful thing I see…” The voice of the hologram toyed with the Captain’s addiction. “Old habits die hard Captain Gabriel” replied the weary Captain. For a brief moment, Xavier’s thoughts dr...