Major Patrick Rudder
Commander, Alpha Company, 4th Regiment (Ranger), 5th New Republic Special Forces Division
Tikirt, Exaron, Exaron System
"Good to hear, Corporal," said Patrick, clasping the young medic on the shoulder. Looking around at the men standing at attention, Patrick said, a little quieter, "Thanks for the heads up, but no need for that here. I know what it was like over in the Empire, believe me, but things are much more relaxed over here, especially in SpecForce." Patrick smiled, adding, "But thanks for the sentiment." Looking around again at the other men, Patrick said, "Relax, people." He began to walk through the bay again, speaking loudly so all could hear him, "I know sitting back behind the front lines isn't something we're used to, or something we enjoy, but there's a reason for it. I don't know what it is yet, but there's a mission coming down for us, something important. So just sit tight, keep your gear straight, and get ready for the next op."
Colonel Erran Devgoth
Commander, Imperial Intelligence, Exaron Detachment
Vratokh, Exaron, Exaron System
Colonel Devgoth heard the knock on his metallic door and reached forward, pressing a button on his desk which told the door to slide open to the side, revealing Lieutenant Redge standing there. "Ah, Lieutenant, come in," said Devgoth with a wave of his hand. Motioning to one of the two chairs in front of his desk, Devgoth added, "Please, take a seat. Lieutenant, I am about to read you onto a top secret project, one which will change the course of the war, not only on Exaron, but throughout the galaxy. You will be granted a great amount of responsibility in this matter, but first, I want to ask if you want this task. You may turn it down now and walk out of this office and continue your work, but once you accept, you cannot come off this project, no matter what."