Chapter 3 Lost in Space 2 (2/2)
John opened the Codex and saw that there was a book in the library, it was called Terrene Protectorate Field Guide.
He clicked in the book icon and immediately after a floating holographic big screen appeared in front of him.
Terrene Protectorate Field Guide
Welcome, new Protector!
The first thing we would like to say is 'do not panic' - you have trained for this position for years, and you would not have graduated if you did not earn the distinction of doing so.
Handy hints to help you keep your head:
- Your commanding officer is not just there to issue orders, but also to guide and support you. Utilize this support and you will quickly find your feet.
- Do not worry about being left on your ship alone, this will not happen at any time. There will always be at least three crew members aboard so that you can aid and assist one another.
- Every ship is equipped with a SAIL. As you will be aware, the AI is a useful source of information, especially when tempered by the reassurance of your crewmates.
- NEVER BEAM DOWN TO A PLANET YOU DO NOT RECOGNISE.
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When John read until there his face twitched a little. He was about to break this last guideline...
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- Always equip yourself for the climate and threat level of the planet you will be visiting. You will be briefed by your captain before you leave the ship and will be able to discuss concerns, should you have any, about the new environment. Though you will be issued with all the necessary equipment remember: there are always untold dangers.
- Always wear your Terrene Protectorate issued uniform, this will allow anyone you meet to identify you as a member of the Protectorate.
- Help others in need. Try your best to defend the innocent where possible, but do not engage in combat above your level. Call for back-up when you need it.
And remember, graduate - wherever you may go, you will always have Earth to come home to.
[Home...] John's eyes teared up when he read the final line, [Home... Earth is now destroyed. I don't have a home to go back anymore]
John stayed silent, absent-mindedly gazing at the holographic screen. His lonesome shadow cast in the pale white metallic floor trembled a little as he started to silently sob.
Even though he was orphan, he still had a lot of friends and other people he regarded as a family on Earth. Now he lost everything. Even when he wanted to stay positive and look at his mission ahead he couldn't forget, [I better take this chance to grieve] John thought, [I have a very important mission ahead and I cannot lose my time and concentration grieving in the future]
He went toward the corner of the room, sat down and started to cry like a child. He must take this chance to let the emotions out of his chest. The road ahead is going to be rough and grim. He must stay focused and cannot spend time thinking about the past.
He was never toughest or the most intelligent of the class, but there is something no one was able to beat him, it was in adaptability. It doesn't matter how grim the situation was he was always the fastest to adapt and move on.
Now is no different from the past. In just a few minutes he stopped crying. He resolutely got up and walked toward the Captain's room.
He went to the bathroom and looked at the reflection of himself in the mirror.
The figure in the mirror was approximately 1.85 meters in height and weighed 90 kilograms. He was Caucasian with jet black short hair and obsidian dark eyes. He wasn't what most people would consider handsome, he was normal, a type of person that could easily blend in the crowd. He was wearing just the standard blue Protector uniform.
John cleaned his reddened and tearstained eyes.
He stared once again at his own reflection, but now there was no more grief or sadness in his face, just a casual smile.
”You must stay strong John” He whispered to himself, ”I can do it. Nothing will stop me. The Terran Protectorate...” He looked at the PIPS and saw that S.A.I.L had already fixed the teleportation device, ”...Must survive”
He walked out of the Captain's room and went toward the teleportation device that was located near the cockpit.
His eyes were shining with a fiery light of determination when he entered the device.
”Initiate the teleportation device. Protector John Connor ready to beam down”
S.A.I.L than began counting down, ”Teleportation starting in 3... 2... 1... Now”