Jason stood in the hanger of the Destiny Ascension as they awaited the shuttle from the planet, the small security detail more for show then for protection. The small white shuttle flew into the hanger, a slight glare from the star off its hull causing the hanger denizens to squint momentarily. With a loud metallic clang it touched down and the exit ramp extended 4 troopers with the planets president followed by another 4 troopers.
"My such a large security detail for a friendly visit."
"Admiral, while I am pleasantly surprised at the minimal level of interference with our planet and government, I still see you as nothing more then a syndicate goon, and I do not trust you."
Jason chuckled momentarily
"Mr. President, I assure you, if you had anything to fear from me, you would have never survived the initial assault on your meager defenses. And besides, you currently stand inside my flagship. I have 1000 of the most heavily trained, technologically advanced troops in the galaxy on board this vessel, another 700 crew. Do you truly feel your 8 man entourage would stand even 30 seconds against that?"
With but a raise of his hand, hundreds of small red dots appeared throughout the small area occupied by the president and his men. With in seconds the entire troop formation standing with him hand their hands in the air, being far outnumbered by superior positions.
"You will find my level of trust mutual Mr. President. And in such situations, the man with the bigger gun gets to make the calls. And as you can see, my guns are far bigger, and I have thousands of them."
"Effective logic, if not ultimately brutish Admiral. I believe you have made your point we are no threat to you."
Jason flicked the pink finger on his raised hand before lowing it to his side. All around the hanger the troops exited from their positions and headed out back to the barracks. He then raised his hand to shake the hand of the president.
"With the formalities out of the way, let me welcome you to the Destiny Ascension, pride of the rebellion fleet. I also hear construction has finished on the new military operations center?"
"Yes admiral. The new planetary defenses are online."
"Excellent, then it would seem there is little use for me to remain in your system."
"All the better."
"We really will have to work better on this animosity you hold toward me Mr. President. I wish nothing more then to help your planet maintain its sovereignty. From any source."
"With all due respect admiral, you come to my planet in force, attack my cities, kill my citizens, all in the name of some greater good. And while I can not argue with the results, and am happy you have held to your word not to interfere with our daily activities outside of minor security measures, I am quite concerned by the amount of power you control. Do remember, the Empire itself was formed with the best intentions on maintaining the security of the republic, and we all see how that turned out."
"I can assure you Mr. President, I am no Sith Overlord, nor do I hold any sway over the force. You will find in time I do not wish to rule over anything, only show others how to protect themselves so they may rule as they see fit."
"We shall see admiral. We shall see."
Summary:
#4 Milestone met
