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The Final Test

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Reads 125
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Parts 4
Time 45m

military near-future scifi shortstory space spacecraft

Federal Service used to offer military specialties to suit all combat needs, but bureaucrats do not always know how to leave well-enough alone. As occupations come to an end, those serving must find something within Federal Service to occupy their time. 

Adams was one such member of the Service and his job is no more. He has been given the opportunity to join Federal Recovery, which is comprised of the most elite members in the Service. The Service may refer to it as opportunity, but he sees it as being voluntold. 

There is one test remaining and failure will be met with removal from the program. As Adams soon discovers, this is no ordinary test and failure could cost him more than his position.All Rights Reserved

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