Chapter 11 (1/2)
Ares
The wolf pack tactics against the Wraith were a resounding success. Looking at the view screen Colonel Sheppard could not help but be pleased as he looked on the wreckage of several Wraith cruisers. The fight had been one of deception. The Hammond having been ”found” by the cruisers and attempting to run with only sub light engines the Wraith had walked directly into a trap. The Daedalus and Ares decloaking while the Hammond turned around to face her pursuers, the three Tauri vessels had trapped the Wraith in a triangle of death. The rest as they say was history.
”Incoming message Sir.” said the communications officer.
The holographic display appeared with the video feed. ”Nice work Sheppard.” said Larrin of the Travelers.
”It's still a weekend yet, you should see what I do during the work week.” replied the Colonel.
”Some information has come into my possession that I think you need to hear.” Larrin stated.
Colonel's Caldwell, Carter, and Larrin beamed aboard the Ares. Sitting down in the briefing room Larrin began to share the information she had. ”Your attacks on the Wraith have affected a major change in their way of doing things. Eight hives and their assorted cruisers have run to a remote solar system on the fringes of the galaxy. We followed them and monitored their meeting with four hives already on station. Who commands those four hives you ask? Your pal Todd it looks like. It seems you killed their queens and they defected to him.”
”If Todd is gathering this many sh.i.p.s it could be he is planning a run on Atlantis.” responded Caldwell.
”Todd is smarter than that, and is scheming something. That's his style.” retorted Carter.
”The Wraith are cl.u.s.tered around a single planet. We scanned the planet and found structures below oddly similar in energy readings to those Michael used.” Larrin continued.
”Todd has designs of leading the Wraith, which he never made much of a secret. He has helped us in the past when it suited him to do so. I think we need a little meet and greet with our old friend and see what he has to say for himself.” concluded Colonel Sheppard.
Vis Uban
In a brilliant flash of purple tinted energy the Ambassador found himself in the ruins of the never completed Alterran city of Vis Uban, in the Milky Way. The Ambassador remembered the city well from his previous visits during its construction. The galaxy had been so young and full of hope then. The Ambassador hoped those times would return Entering what was originally built as the capital building of the city white trails of light drifted around the high ceilings room, gradually taking human form.
”It has been many ages since we last met Ambassador. Thank you for granting this audience.” said Melia.