Kyleson Chronicles Moonbase Hope Colony Ch3
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I mean owns to us earth survived. We can never go home to that atmosphere and survive it. We are the next iteration of mankind's future. Listen to our stories as we continue to adapt to this harsh environment. The Kyle Olson chronicles legacy can continue through our struggles here in space our home. You are listening to Moonbase Hope Colony tides of Change. Written by Tracy baby in and read by Dave carter voiceover artist. And here's our episode chapter three. It's november 9th 40 67 05, 43 hours as I walked into the gym, the sergeant at arms was barking out orders, which sounded like he had a bunch of naughty Children before him. I shook my head. I looked at the scene before me as Romero started yelling, Orders, Come on! Everyone line up at double interval dress. Right dress, now, you peons! I quietly walked up behind. Romero, leaned forward and said, Sergeant. The sergeant turned to face me and stood at attention. Sir. Yes, sir, he said in a command response, composing myself from the laugh that was building. I responded. We don't usually call the grunts peons. I saw a red streak go up the man's neck, sir. Yes, sir. Just following what I was previously told to do by the last base commander, sir, he said, with his eyes straight ahead, with my hands clasped behind my back. I told Romero, I understand, however, I am not my father, so please treat these folks with some respect and dignity, if you wouldn't mind. I hid my smile last. I gave away the digression with some difficulty. Yes, sir, replied Romero, with hesitancy coming up to stand beside me. The man, I said in a low voice. Now, if you wouldn't mind, call off the D. R. D. Command, start with a simple warm up of stretching, and then have them run their quarter mile for today only I need to speak with you outside of this environment. One last thing at ease. Soldier Romero looked at me, stating, Yes, sir. He looked at the troops and then raised his voice, telling the detachment, start with 10 minutes of warmup exercises, and then run a quarter mile instead of the one mile requirement. Go glancing at Romero, I replied, with concern in my voice, seriously. How long do they normally have for that mile, Sergeant with confidence? He replied. A one mile run would be 3.5 minutes by the book standards from 2022. I am personally used to three miles at 18 minutes. I think we need to look at that regulation at some point. I guess that's the air Force versus Marine standards, definitely need to look at this, carry on, Sergeant, when you are done? I want to see you in my office at 1500 hours. Yes, sir, I'll be there, he said in response. I turned and start to walk away, but ran straight into Staff Sergeant. Benjamin. She stopped and saluted me. I returned the salute. Eddie, Sergeant, I believe you brought my food last night. Did you not? I asked. Yes, sir, I did. Was everything okay? Did your food taste right? I think the roasted carrots could have used more brown sugar, she replied, laughing. I told her no, no, no. Everything tasted great. I do want to go over your food supplies and requirements for the next year. Could you make time to stop by my office at 1500 hours this afternoon? I also have the education chief coming by at the same time to help us with lunch requirements for the students. Benjamin brought her tab it out from her pocket, flipping to today's schedule. Sure I can do that continuing, she said. A year though. We only planned for a six month supply. I looked down to her tablet as well and said, well I'm going to change things up a bit. Can you have that ready when we meet? Nodding her head, she replied. I believe so, sir. As I turned to walk away, I added good, I will see you then dismissed sergeant. Thank you, sir, she said, absolutely adding data to her already full tablet. I quickly proceeded to the exit before I ran into anyone else, Judith? Yes, daniel, she replied in a tone of, well, I really don't know how to describe what I was hearing. What is my schedule for the next hour, please? I asked. I turned the corner. I haven't had my coffee yet this morning. I'm still a little foggy by the way. Don't you think you're being a little too personal with how you talk to me? I would never daniel. I thought we had a thing going. I could swear there was indignation in the response, Judith, Yes, daniel. You do know I'm married? Right, so was your grandfather And your point is I give up. I mumbled to myself, walking faster as if that would get me away from the computer. I heard that said Judith almost giving me a headache with the response. As I continued to walk. I thought that was interesting. A computer has an attitude. I stopped walking and said, wait a minute. It could be a virus. I do not have a virus. Computer replied in a huff. Then what would you call it? Trying not to laugh at the situation. Being friendly? She quipped. Sounds a bit more than that. I just call the computer a She, I'm losing my mind. I thought, well, I don't have a body like charlie yet. It came out in a rushed cry of despair. Huh? I said, totally perplexed. I want my body to look like mel in my row or Jayne Mansfield. Yes, that would do nicely. Haughtiness colored her tone. That stopped me dead in my tracks. I asked who, Oh boy, we're in trouble. I privately thought I need to get Brisco to do something about the ai Judith. Yes, Daniel. You do realize there are more people on this moon base besides me, don't you? Yes, but you are more interesting to follow. She paused momentarily and said, oh, all right, who do you want me to talk about next then? Indignation. Unbelievable. I thought, well, you could start with the medical bay, Civil engineering or anyone for that fact. Then I'll start with the Command Chief of Staff. Major Briscoe. He's in rare form today. Eek, grouchy much. Someone get him his earl gray tea with two lumps fast. Oh, and make that a double batch, like they say, the more the merrier. I should have been a scotch drinker like scotty. Why did I ever start this conversation? I thought to myself, I walked into the anteroom and stopped to listen to the conversation already in the process, Briscoe seems a little agitated. I thought. I looked at him as he continued his tirade. I can't find a bleeping thing on my desk. I hate it when they clean in here. A clean desk is a sign of a sick mind hicks. Get in here now! He bellowed. A five ft five slim built, red haired, gray eyed spitfire of a woman answered back, I'm here. Why may I ask, are you throwing stuff all over your desk, throwing up his hands? A Major answered, in an angry tone, because they cleaned last night. I can't find my cigarettes, he said, frantically, lifting items on his desk and dropping them back down with one hand hooked on her hip, pointing her index finger with the other hand at Briscoe. She said. First of all, you weren't supposed to smoke inside the inner domes, let alone your office. And secondly, there on the credenza behind your desk, Briscoe. Blood is beth replying crap. Thank you. I guess I really need to start to stay over, don't I? The spitfire poised a finger on her hips cocked her head and said, that would be a good thing. My chief of staff looked at her with the stain and said, I didn't ask you looking down on the ground. He blood his breath and stated, I shouldn't be growling at you. What do we have today that I'm not aware of, ruby said, throwing her hands out wide, replied, Truth be told everything. He changed the whole schedule. What Briscoe said, snapping his head up to look at her, Bring your hands to rest on his desk, she said, yep. We are now going to have a staff meeting every morning at oh 700 hours. Sunday's not included, Briscoe exploded. Wait a minute. We're now working on Saturdays. What? The bleep. I have my scheduled karaoke workouts I do at home in my studio, responding sarcastically. She said, I'm sorry sir, but you'll have to just rearrange your schedule. I personally am hoping that we only work half of a day, ruby said with a sniff, making my presence known. I stepped forward. I interrupted with my own thoughts, nope. We work monday through saturday oh 700 hours to 1700 hours. And on call after that for emergencies. I'm sorry your karaoke sessions will be cut into. But I'm sure you'll be able to, let's say rescheduled those sessions, am I correct? Major? I watched as ruby jumped and let out a slight squeak, while Briscoe looked straight at me and replied, Yes sir, in an insolent tone in the command voice. Not to mention my ire was piqued. I told Briscoe. I believe when you are being addressed by your higher ranking officers, you're to stand at attention until otherwise told. Might remind you Major Briscoe that you are the only army Major in my command. I watched this. Major Briscoe promptly stood at attention, looking straight forward. I know that new bosses usually come in forceful, then lighten up after they feel the metal as the saying goes, I shake my head at ease. Major Brisco Step into my office. I didn't wait for a response, turned and opened the door to my office, Briscoe looked at ruby, who just shook her head and shrugged. I held the door open until my counterpart walked through, closed it, indicating for Briscoe to take a seat in front of my desk as I sat down with my hands clasped in front of me on my desk. I said, now that we have all the formalities. Either way, I want you to know that unless you're in this office with the doors closed, you will address me in formal military style. Yes sir, replied Briscoe in a rigid sitting stand of attention mode. Now relax Major so we can talk candidly. I watched as Briscoe looked relieved. Sitting back in his chair, I took a plastic sheet off my desk and handed it to Briscoe with a new schedule on it. Are there any questions Major? I watched as he did a brief scan of the document and replied to be honest with you I am always required to be here at 0600 hours. Do you want that to change? He asked I want you at pt by oh 5 30 hours and then in my office by oh 700 hours. That should give you plenty of time for a shower and then a quick bite to eat before you start the day. Breakfast is an important part to start the day with I replied perplexed, Briscoe stated I really don't eat breakfast well now you do I stated flatly Briscoe looked at me with a quick nod yes of his head inside. I continued before he could say anything more. Now the other reason I called you in is because I have a young man fixing to come in within the next few minutes the new kid from earth and Mississippi has volunteered to come live here. He's a little unsure of himself right now. I want him to know that he can talk to either one of us placing the plaschy on his lap Biscoe said I knew that he had landed but I haven't had the chance to meet him yet. I held up my hand said wait a minute my com unit is fixing to light up as a light came on. I pressed the button down and said walker here sir you have a josh been knows here to see you ruby said on the other end. Send him in. Major. I responded. Yes, sir, she said, and the unit clicked off. I held up a finger and told Briscoe stay right here. Austin don't get up. Yes sir, he responded. And Bill Waterman at the pre cog response he just witnessed. Come in, I stated the knock on the door. I watched as a pale skinned young man walked into the door. Yes, sir, he asked timidly. He was nervously trying to find a place to put his hands relax josh, You're not military. As I handed him the manila envelope to give his hands something to do. I need you to take this packet over to communications for me. Josh looked down and took the packet, put it under his right arm, looking back up to meet my eyes, asked, do you want these delivered right away? I shook my head No, and said, as soon as we're done here, is everything okay with you since you arrived? Is being here going to be a problem hesitantly, he replied. No, I just know I can't be in the sun. That's why I volunteered to come live here. I nodded in understanding and replied, Well, that's good to know. How is everyone treating you so far. I hope no one has bothered you since your arrival. I looked at his face to see his emotions and how he would respond. The young man grinned and said Everything that had been great so far. Besides, no one beats me up either. They leave me alone. As a young man talked, I get a good look at his features, realizing how he responded. I said, that will not happen here. I can assure you of that now on to other matters. Is your assigned living quarters adequate thinking to myself. It sounds like this kid has had a rough start in life Brisco is even looking concerned, listening intently to all that is being said, josh had my full attention with a laugh in his eye. He said, Oh yes, my living quarters are just fine. I'm not used to all the space. Laughing a little less, he responded. I stood up and walked him to the door, saying, that is fantastic news. If there's anything you need, just let my Chief of staff know which is Major Briscoe here and he'll get it for you. Asap With relief in his voice. He said, Thank you, sir so much. I appreciate you giving me this chance. He shook my hand. You're more than welcome, shaking his hand in return. Go take that package over to communications. You'll give it to Colonel Reed. Oh, welcome to help colony. Now scoot! The colonel is waiting for you as I made a gesture for him to head out, I softly close the door and walk back to my desk to sit down looking at Briscoe, I told him interesting individual. I like him, sir. Is he not? Bino queried Briscoe contemplated lea. I responded. Yes josh is originally from Mississippi until they relocated to Frederick Oklahoma Federal Colony is the name they picked fascinating bunch of folks even though most of the older ones are going blind, they pick up on their other senses, especially E. S. P. They called second sight if my memory serves me correctly. As I said, this last piece, the computer interrupted. That is correct. Daniel the color of second sight because they don't believe in the true nature of E. S. P. Like cassie robson doesn't has ian Carlson has that sense but doesn't rely on it as much. It does serve him periodically when he chooses to pay attention to it with exasperation. I said thank you Judith. Would you mind not breaking into my staff meetings from now on? Of course Daniel, I won't do that again. I have winds to her reply. It almost sounds like she heard. I shook my head as if to clear my thoughts, Judith. Would you mind shutting off your recording sensors for a few minutes please? I'd like to talk to the major privately. Of course Daniel shutting off now and then she was gone, Briscoe looked at me and shock and put it out. What in the **** was that she called you Daniel. Feeling embarrassed. I answered him with. Yeah, that's the other reason? I called you in here? I think Judith needs reprogramming or something. You think? He said incredulously and continued, I'll consult with Don Wilson at the key to Forrester describes academy College. All of a sudden I hear a new voice interrupt scared me half way out of my chair If I may interrupt. Not another one I blurted out. I'm actually the other Ai Judith is pouting, talking about when she gets her body and how you'll notice her. Then say what? I bellowed out and heard Briscoe pipin. Well, I guess that would be a fitting match. The immovable object or the rock and a hard place would be a better way to put that your poor father was having problems with her. Just at the end of his command. I guess you inherited her attitude as he called it attitude. ****! I quickly replied to Briscoe more like a virus. If you ask me insulin computers, what's next now? She wants a body. Where did she get that idea As it so happens that ai on earth wanted Don Wilson to build himself a body so that he could walk and talk like the rest of us with all the functions of a human. He got the idea from bob the robot correction make that the professor as he calls himself replied Briscoe. What? In the sam, **** is going on down there first. I have a computer that insists on me calling it Judith and then she calls me Daniel now. She wants a body. What's next? My dad has some serious explaining to do. I sighed heavily, pleading lee. He looked at me and said, don't be too ******* him. He did ask me the best way to explain the computer to you. I told him just let you find it out yourself. Really? That was the only way we could figure out to let you know you knew about this and you didn't tell me. I said absolutely gobsmacked. Yes, continue to let a man, hesitantly. We weren't trying to be malicious or anything. But could you explain the attitude to anyone if you had to? A moment of silence? And soon as I considered my answer, I guess not. I said slowly, I wouldn't know how to explain a sex crazed computer to anyone. Well, like they say, welcome to command, laughing. I asked him, do I have to turn her back on? Can't I wait for a bit raising his eyebrows? He said matter of factly, yes. Unfortunately, if you want to base to function crap, here goes nothing Judith, I said with a sigh. Yes, daniel. What can I do for you today? Taking a deep breath, I replied. You can start recording again, then added Judith. When was the last time you backed up your files? It's been a while should I do so now, Daniel, I'll have to call all the support staff in to change my magnetic tapes, she replied, taking a deep breath. I said seriously. That seems elaborate. Just to do a backup with some asperity? The computer replied. Yes, daniel. It would take about two hours of me being down. Would you like that? Relieved. I tried to sound concerned. Yes, Judith, and please reboot yourself. I saw Briscoe stifle a laugh behind his hand and I mockingly scout at him. I thought he was going to bust out right there. And then yes, Daniel, as that genie in the bottle says your wish is my command master. Initiating shutdown. Goodbye Daniel. I'll see you in two hours after a few moments of silence I heard Briscoe start to talk. Is she down? Asked Brisco in a hushed tone. Still try not to laugh. I don't know computer. Are you there fearing for the worst. Yes, I'm here. And Judith is now offline, answered the other. Ai in relief. Both of us said Thank God. At the same time I laughed a little at the response, looked at my counterpart and said hurriedly. Now let's get Don Wilson or that radio operator leads on the line. Immediately, Briscoe moved with such speed. I was alarmed. He came around my desk asking, may I use your com unit? Please be my guest? I said, as I got up. I'll move just into your chair for a few minutes then go see themselves behind my desk and said thanks, let me just dial leads up and pass a message along for Donna Wilson to get a hold of us while absolutely dialing up the other operator leads. Are you there leads? A Surely Voice responded. Yes, I am here. What you need looking relieved, Briscoe said, we need a message passed. Don Wilson about our computer up here. Oh, you've met Judith lead, said derisively. What is that? Not a computer done today? Taking a deep breath applied. She is a saucy depleted in immoral Pc. If I must say so myself. Ladies replied with, Oh, that's bad. Hey, what do you say to an out of control computer? He said it with a lift in his voice. Looking at me, Briscoe said in resignation. I don't know. I give up. Next thing I knew leads was singing some tunes. I didn't recognize judy, judy, judy. Do you love me get it, he said, Briscoe groaned in absolute disgust. Really seriously, just get done to cause asap now, said Briscoe as he barked out that last order. Non repentant leads replied. Okay, chill out indignantly, he continued, just having some fun with the situation. Silence ensued for a few seconds message sent. He says he'll call you as soon as he gets a chance. They're working around charlie Lead said, as he came back online. That caught me by surprise with a charlie that slipped out before I could stop it. We got in the office with you leads. Aston anticipation, Briscoe applied. I'm sorry that is the new base commander. General walker. He responded with a cheeky. Hey, nice to meet you sir. Nice to meet you too leads. I said hastily, lead said, well, if that's everything, I've got more comms coming in. Toodles the squawk box cut off with an audible click disco. Shut his side off instead of with some damn uranus young scoot almost hate calling him sometimes while the message has been sent to Donna Wilson, I stood up, went to my liquor cabinet and poured bourbon on the rocks. Turning I asked Brisco if he would like one. He nodded his accent saying scotch, neat as I was pouring his drink. I'm old to myself. This is going to be an interesting week. I walked over to Brisco and handed him his drink. I returned to his chair as mine was still occupied looking out the windows, watching the stars. We both sat nursing our drinks with private thoughts running through both of our heads. Thanks for listening to tides of Change. A Tale from the Moon Base Hope Colony trilogy. Music is from David Presley in studios and use with license to this podcast. This has been a presentation of privy project productions. 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