The Galactic Wars (Book 1, The Battle for Survival)

The Ceremony of the Choosing of the Sargeants

WE fininshed our training for the afternoon, and started down towards the mess hall, for the most exciting ceremony of the year. New Luietenants were drafted into the military, and it marked the beginning of the training year. Certain Captains were chosen to be Sargeants, and were assigned new Luietenants to train

Hundreds of people filled the hall, and were waiting for the special event to start. Soon enough, the Commander-in-Cheif stepped up on the podium, to begin his speech.

"Ladies and Gentlemen," He began. "Today is a very special event," He paused. "Not only for the new Sargeants," He looked around the room. "But for the new Lueitenants, who will serve their countries, and the nations of the world."

"I would like to introduce you to, the Commander of the United Army of the World."

The room erupted with a round of applause as the Commander-in-Cheif, shook hands with the Commander, and gave him the podium.

"Dear fellow Officers." He said. "Today I give you news that is not only good to you," He paused, "But for your families, nations, and the world herself." He looked around. "The unmarked aircraft spotted by NASA a few years ago, are falling back, and are returning from where they came."

A few people whispered, and others waited for the more news he had to say.

"We have decided," He continued. "That we would send a few squads after them, to follow them to where they have come from."

More people became excited.

"The squads we are sending are the following: 11045, 11934, 11835, 19243, and 29534."

I couldn't believe it. All of my friends' squads had been announced, and mine was mentioned last. High-fives were shared, and we waited for more he had to say.

"I would like to personally meet with these squads in my office after the ceremony."

We were stunned. We were about to meet with the commander of the army, who had thousands of legions of officers under his controll.

"I will brief them, and send them on their way."

The room applauded, and the ceremony began. The ceremony seemed to drag on, and we thought about the exciting things that were about to happen.

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After about two or so hours, people finally started to pack up and leave. Me and my friends met in the back, while waiting for more information as to where we would meet the Commander, when to our surprise, he walked up to us.

"Good evening gentlemen." He shook hands with everyone. If you come back with me to my office I would be pleased to brief you on your mission." We all nodded and followed him back to his office, talking along the way.

He held open the door for us as we filed in and crowded around his desk. He squeezed his way through all of us as he sat down by his desk.

"We have a mission." He began. "You gentlemen have a chance of your lifetime