Caledonia

CALEDONIA 20175

This Story deals with, War, Sex between young men, Brutal actions, unconscionable acts between boys, and the descriptions of a future Earth. If you have problems with any of these situations you should stop reading now. All names, places are from my fertile mind and any resemblance to anyone living and dead is strictly coincidental.

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Chapter 3

After GG had gone back to his quarters, I walked over the Communications Consol and ordered Lt. Silvercloud to report to my quarters. He was the only surviving Officer of Mako 2 and 3.

"Lt Silvercloud reporting as ordered Sir." He saluted.

I left him standing at attention as I looked him over. What I saw was a very tall, well over 6 feet native American. Looking at his records, I saw that he volunteered on his eigthteenth birthday. He was very well muscled and I suspected very well hung. Be nice to have a big cock in my ass. The thought made my own cock start to harden. But business first.

"Lt Silvercloud. You are hereby relieved of Command of Mako 2."

A stricken look came over his face as he thought about what he could have done to be relieved of Command. I let him stew for a few minutes.

"Before I tell you my reasons you will need to put these on."

I handed him a small box. When he opened it he saw the two silver pips of a Captain.

"Effective immediately you are promoted Captain and assigned as Deputy Commanding Officer of the Mako Shark Battalion."

"SIR! Thank you Sir. I don't know what to say. Anything, anything you want is yours Sir."

"Well I can think of one thing I would very much like."

With out a word he turned and locked the door. He then unzipped his jacket and then his boots. He quickly removed his pants. The bulge in his shorts told me all I needed to know. After he removed his t-shirt and shorts I saw an eight inch, very thick cock standing straight out. He had a fore skin, very unusual. I stood up and slowly undressed. After I too was naked he came over knelt down and slid my cock into his mouth. He was a very talented cock sucker and in no time I was blowing my load into his mouth. He stood up and I stood up and leaned over my desk, presenting him with my seventeen year old ass. He bent down, spread my cheeks and ran his tongue up and own over my rose bud. He then stood up and slid back his foreskin to reveal a huge mushroom head spewing liberal amount of precum. He smeared the precum on my opening and then slowly pushed it into me. He really was huge and although it hurt a lot I didn't want him to stop. He was going real slow, when what I wanted was him to just shove it all in. I gripped the desk and then pushed back on his cock. He got the message and drove all eight inches straight to the hilt. I had to bite down hard on my lip to keep from screaming. He then started to fuck my ass. Slowly at first but with ever increasing speed. Until he was pounding my ass like a jack hammer. It went on for over thirty minutes until grabbing my hips he drove in one last time and unloaded a massive load of sperm into ass. He slowly pulled out and pulled me around and kissed me. I looked down and although soft, his cock was still spilling cum out.

"Thank you Captain. That most enjoyable. We will have to do it again sometime."

"It was very enjoyable for me too Sir. I don't get to do something like that very often. I am just too big for most of the boys/men in the Battalion."

We sat nude and discussed the various companies he had been with. We also talked about the present Battalion. I told him I wanted him to select Sgts from each company to be Company Commanders. All time he was stroking my cock and I was stroking his. I could barely get my hand around it. Although I really wanted to have another go with his big cock, there was just too much work to do in preparation for embarkation. I knew we would have plenty of time during the 30 day trip to Riga 4.

"We'll talk again when you have the names of the new Company Commanders. Oh by the way if my Sgt/Maj offers himself, go easy, he's very small and very tight."

"Noted Sir and thank you."

He dressed and left and I got back to looking for my other Command Staff. The Primary ones were, Intelligence, Logistical Support, Personal, Administration and Naval Liaison. I contacted the Regimental Personal Officer and asked for my S1, S2, S3, and S4 to be appointed from qualified staff on base. I Then contacted the Fleet Flagship, Potemkin, and ask for personal.

"Fleet Personal. Com. Shackleton Sir."

"Commander, this is Major Thornton of the Mako Shark Battalion. I need a naval liaison officer. Can you recommend one."

One moment Sir. I will connect you with the Admiral."

Admiral? Why would I need the Admiral to get a naval liaison officer?

"Good Day Major."

"Good day Admiral. I don't know why my request for a naval liaison officer was transferred to you."

"Because Major I knew you would need one and I have a specific one in mind. However after I tell you about him, if you choose you may pick one from personal."

"I'm Listening Admiral."

"First he is my son. He graduated from the naval academy on Sega 1. Second in his class. He was assigned to FOB Gladstone, as a Naval Liaison Officer. He made an error, which cost the lives of sixty men. At his Courts Marshall he was convicted of Dereliction of Duty and without my personal intervention would have been given a Lethal Injection."

"Instead he was reduced in rank two grades and forfeited his pay and allowances for 10 years."

"Is that all Admiral?"

"Yes Major that's all."

"Admiral, he should fit in perfectly, we're all misfits down here. We were all criminals in the mind set of World Command. We fight And we die. Better to die in combat than to die at the hands of some no name executioner sanctioned by World Command. I'll accept your son. Send him down we embark in two days."

"Thank you Major, I won't forget."

"Admiral you may not get the same son back."

"Accepted Major."

The next two days were a whirlwind of work. Administrative work, something I knew nothing about. But the people assigned to me from Regiment knew their jobs. They got the Battalion ready. The evening before embarkation Capt. Silvercloud came in to tell me who he assigned as the new Company Commanders. I was very happy to note that the three remaining men from my original company had got the jobs. Lt. Jamison, JoJo, Lt Samson, Bosam, and Lt. MacDonald, Scotty.

"Major they are the most experienced men in the Battalion, with the exception of you and the Sgt/Maj."

"Captain,. you may find this hard to believe, but the Sgt/Maj was a thirteen year old replacement that was only attached to Mako 1 on our reenforcement."

"Christ Sir he is a terror on two feet in the battalion."

"A little rough on the troops?"

"More than that Sir. Even I am scared of him, as are all the other officers. He is a perfectionist."

"Good!"

"Sir, I'm not sure I understand."

"That thirteen year old boy, stood on the line, all alone, and never stopped fighting. When the battle was over he was still there. Can we be any less than him. He wants this Battalion to be perfect, fine. Mako 1 was the Best. Now Mako Shark Battalion will be the best. Simple."

"We will parade the Battalion, prior to embarkation. Full Colors. Combat without Ammunition."

"Yes Sir. Time."

"1300 Hrs."

"Sir!"

After Captain Silvercloud had left I looked around my sparse room. I had nothing to pack. Everything I had, had been issued by the military. I sat down on my bed. A light tap at my door came.

"Enter."

GG walked in.

"Hello GG, how's everything going?"

"Fine Sir. The Battalion is ready for Embarkation."

"Good, and you?"

"Well I was wondering Sir if I might suck you off. Now."

"You may, but first undress."

GG quickly shed his uniform. His small cock was standing straight out.

"Come over here and lie down on the bed."

After he had laid down, I stripped off my shorts and laid down in a 69 position. I slipped his cock into my mouth and felt as he took mine in his. He didn't take long to cum, but kept sucking mine until he was rewarded with a mouth and throat full of my cum. After we both went soft I pulled him around, wrapped my arms around him and just held him. We slept together that last night on Calidonia.

I awoke in the morning with GG sucking on my cock. He sure liked to suck now. After I blew my morning load into his mouth, I stood him up and sucked him off again. He really did taste good.

"Thanks GG, I really enjoyed your company last night. Best sleep I've had in a long time. Maybe I'll have you bunk with me on the trip."

"That would be wonderful Sir."

"We'll see, we'll see."

GG got up and dressed. Saluted and left.

I had a quick shower and then dressed. Made sure my Combat Armor was fitted correctly and then went to the combined mess for breakfast. Most of the battalion had already left to get ready so I had the mess hall to myself. Thinking about the TO&E of the Battalion the only anomaly I found was the rank structure. Normally a Colonel commanded a battalion. A major was deputy commander, and company commanders were Captains. But I commanded a battalion as a major. I wondered why?

I left the mess hall and then checked in with my Command Staff. They had everything ready to go. They were very good at their assigned jobs, so there was little for me to do.

I went back to my room and dressed for departure. Simple I put on my armor and picked up my assault rifle. I turned and looked over my sparse room. Maybe I would see it again, maybe not. I then headed for the parade ground. I wasn't surprised that all my officers were already there.

Captain Silvercloud reported all officers present and accounted for. Then we stood and waited.

At precisely 12:50, the Battalion with Colors flying marched onto the Parade ground.

"BATTALION HALT!"

"RIGHT....TURN!"

"OPEN ORDER MARCH!"

"RIGHT DRESS.."

"EYES FRONT, STAND AT EASE."

"Companies Report."

"Mako 1, All present and accounted for Sir."

"Mako 2, All present and accounted for Sir."

"Mako 3, two men UA, all present and accounted for Sir."

Two men UA, Unauthorized and away. A courts marshal offense. Damn what a way to start off.

"Battalion Attention."

GG turned and waited for the Deputy Commander.

Captain Silvercloud walked out and saluted GG.

"Two men UA, all others present and accounted for Sir. He said.

"Take your post Sgt/Major."

After they saluted GG marched to the rear of the Battalion.

I happened to notice my S3 Personal Officer talking on his command set. He was putting the field police on our two missing men. God help them if and when they were caught. Deserters were treated very harshly. In most cases they were tried and sentenced to death. But the death was used as a lesson ussally to recruits. The methods could range from Lethal Injection, Strangulation or even being used as a live target on a range.

"BATTALION STAND AT EASE."

"Fall in the Officers."

The three Lt's, Commanding Mako 1,2, and 3 marched on the parade. After each had assumed Command of their respective Companies.

"BATTALION ATTENTION."

Captain Silvercloud turned and awaited me."

I marched out and exchanged salutes with the Captain.

"Sir, 498 men on parade. Two UA. Ready for Inspection Sir."

"Very good Captain. Stand 2 and 3 at ease."

"Mako 2 and 3 STAND AT EASE."

As we left to move to Mako 1. I said.

"SGT/MAJOR!"

"SIR!"

GG marched over to arrive after Lt. Jamison had turned and met me by his company.

"Good Morning Lt. Jamison."

"Good Morning Sir. Mako 1 ready for inspection.

I walked down the ranks looking at each man/boy. I noticed all of the original men who had survived that final battle were all now Sergeants'. All would be either Platoon or squad Sgts. As I was inspecting Mako 3, four carryalls landed in front of the company. They lowered their ramps and then just sat there. After I had returned to Battalion head.

"You may embark the Battalion Captain."

"Yes Sir."

We exchanged salutes and then I marched off to watch the embarkation.

"SGT/Major!"

Sir!"

After GG had got up front and exchanged salutes with Capt. Silvercloud.

"Embark the troops Sgt/Major."

He turned.

BATTALION ATTENTION!"

"Close order march."

"Mako 1 to 319, Mako 2 to 289, Mako 3 to 221. Move to the right. Right turn. Quick March"

The Earth Base One Band broke into "The Campbell's Are Coming", an old world marching tune. The battalion loaded on the carryalls. After they were all on board myself and all the HQ staff loaded aboard the fourth carryall.

The flight up to the Military Transport Sparta, was very rough and not just a few were very sick. The Sparta was huge, even bigger than the Potemkin. She could carry over 200,000 men and their equipment. Extending almost 600 meters in diameter and over two kilometers long, she was the largest fleet transport in the Navy. She was also an FTL transport. After we landed and all had been assigned quarters, I received orders to report to the Command Training Section. It took me a while to find it considering I had never been on board to my knowledge. Upon arrival I was told I was required to undergo three days of Hypnos/training. I was told to strip to my shorts and t-shirt and lie down on a table.

Electrodes were attached to my head and several parts of my body. A catheter was inserted into my cock and a tube was inserted into my ass. Several needles were inserted into my arms and legs.

"This won't hurt a bit Sir. You'll just be going to sleep."

The Medic turned a dial on one of the machines attached to my body. The next think I remember was waking and being told.

"Everything is in the Green Major. Thank you for your cooperation."

"How do you feel Sir?"

"I have a splitting headache."

"That will pass Sir. Have a good flight."

I was allowed to dress and then dismissed. I headed for my quarters, arriving there without conscious thought. Thinking about it I also knew exactly everything about the ship and where everything was. I also saw in my mind the exact way a mechanized battalion worked, complete with armor support and all other administrative requirements to field a mechanized Infantry Battalion. Damn. I found a little later that all my officers and senior NCOs' had undergone some form of Hypnos/training. Including my SGT/Major.

My first visitor to my quarters was Capt. Silvercloud.

He knocked lightly.

"Enter."

Before he could speak another knock.

"Enter." GG walked in.

"Sorry Sir." he said.

"I'll come back later Sir."

"No stay Sgt/Major."

"Yes Sir."

I hadn't showered for three days so probably smelt like a horse.

"Well Captain. What's on your mind?"

"Well Sir I....."

"And you GG. What's on your mind?"

"It can wait Sir."

"Well I can't!"

"Effective immediately, whenever either of you two enter my quarters for what ever reason, the first thing you will do is strip."

"Do it now!"

They looked at each other and then quickly stripped naked. Both were sporting hardons.

"As you two are my right and left arms in this Battalion, I think I would like both of you at the same time. While I suck off you Captain, GG you will fuck me. Then we can reverse the proceedings. After you have fucked me Captain, and GG has sucked me off, you will fuck my Sgt/Major, while I suck him."

"GG looked at Captain Silvercloud's huge cock and almost swooned.

After several hours of continued fucking and sucking we were all spent.

Both dressed and then sat down.

"Beginning tomorrow morning all units will take part in Physical Training. There is a 10 meter wide corridor running entirely around the ship on deck 7. Every single man will run that entire deck twice, daily. Before breakfast. Start them in shorts and t-shits for the first few days and add on equipment until they are running it in full combat with armor. That should keep them in shape. Also tomorrow at 10:00, I want the entire Battalion in theater 2 for a briefing. Other than that continued training in weapons and combat drills."

"Sgt/Maj. This is a navy ship. Therefore I want all the quarters kept clean and spotless. Any man's space is found not to be clean and tidy will receive 5 lashes, to be administered by his platoon Sgt. After the Sgt administers the punishment you will give the Sgt ten lashes. Make sure that's posted in every single room in the battalion area. You Capt Silvercloud will be responsible for the officers quarters. Same punishment."

"The only difference Captain is I will be giving you the lashes and it will be double."

"Yes Sir." They both answered.

"Your both dismissed. Send the new Naval Liaison Officer here."

"Yes Sir" Captain Silvercloud said.

Several minutes later a knock on my door.

"Enter."

"Sub Lt. Gosset reporting as ordered Sir."

What I saw was a 6' tall blonde haired man. He was wearing a standard Infantry Combat uniform. There were two red slash marks on his left arm, that denoted he had been court marshaled within the last year. It was a mark of disgrace. He was also very well built as far as I could see.

"The first thing I want you to do is remove those two slash marks. Everyone starts equal in this Battalion. Second I want you to tell me what happened on Gladstone."

"It's all in the Courts Marshal records Sir."

"I haven't read the record, nor do I plan to. I want your story Lt."

"Yes Sir."

He then just sat there collecting his thoughts, or reliving the whole episode.

"Sir I was assigned to the Maple Battalion of the Forest Regiment. We had been tasked to make a raid into the nesting area NE of FOB Gladstone. We were supported by the Escort Destroyer Sterling. I had protested that the Sterling only had light rail guns, totally unsuitable for ground support. I was overruled. As the attack started we were attacked from the flank by a large formation of Crawlers. As Maple 1 turned to stop the attack the Battalion Commander ordered me to lay down fire support a head of the Maple 1. The first salvo from the Destroyer was well over and I ordered them to drop 100 mils. There next shot landed on top of Maple 1, killing 30 men and wounding over 60. Before I could correct again their third salvo landed again on top of Maple 1, killing about 30 more men and wounding almost all the rest of the company. At that point the Battalion Commander relieved me of my position. The rest is in the record."

"Thank you Lt."

"I'm sorry Sir, I just don't know what happened."

"Lt. Gosset as far as I'm concerned you were the Scape Goat. They needed someone to blame for the botched attack, for the faulty Intelligence, for everything that went wrong. When in doubt blame the Navy. I've heard it before."

"I don't know Sir."

"I do Lt. Gosset. Here you start fresh. As far as I'm concerned you're a new Sub Lt. assigned to my Battalion as a Naval Liaison Officer."

"Yes Sir."

"Are you Gay or Straight Lt?"

"To be honest Sir I haven't ever thought about it one way or the other."

"Time to find out. Undress."

"Sir?"

"Undress, strip NOW!"

Hesintently the Lt undressed until he was standing nude in front of my desk. He was a very good looking young man. Very blonde, even his pubic hairs were blonde. He had about 5 inch soft cock, with fairly large balls hanging quite low. He was very well muscled.

"Nervous Lt?"

"No Sir. Just wondering what your intentions are."

"If I said I was going to lay you over my desk and fuck your brains out, what would you say?"

As he was thinking, I noticed his cock start to enlarge and lengthen.

"I guess Sir I would like it to happen. But go easy please Sir. It's my first time."

"Thank you Lt., you can get dressed now. Later when I am in a mood to Screw a virgin ass I'll call on you. For now lets just say you'll fit in well with the Battalion."

"You mean you don't want to fuck me now?"

"No actually. Instead I'd like you to accompany me to the officers mess for a few drinks."

"I don't think that's a good idea Sir. Everybody knows I was Court Marshaled. They really don't like me in there."

"Lt. Gosset you are one of my Officers. If I want to take you to the Mess and anybody objects, they will answer to me. And God help them."

I slipped on my combat shirt, with 6 solid rows of decorations. Zipped it up and put on my sidearm.

"Lets Go."

When we walked in the entire mess went quiet. I walked over to a table and sat down.

"You can order for both of us Lt."

A waiter came over and the Lt ordered a couple of drinks.

After we were served we sat and talked about my battalion and about how I wanted naval support to work for me. While we were talking the Colonel Commanding "Tiger Battalion of The Carnivore Regiment walked up.

"May I have a word with you Major."

"Yes."

"Uh Privately."

"If you insist Sir."

I got up and walked over to the bar.

"Major. As far as the Mess is concerned that man is not allowed in here. But for his father we wouldn't have to worry about his ineptitude."

"Are you referring to one of my Officers Sir?"

"Well, Yes."

"Colonel, with all due respect, what I do in my Battalion is my business. All my Officers have access to this entire ship and all it's facilities, including this Mess. If you have a problem with that maybe we could discuss it in the Personal Battle Room. I'll even let you choose the weapons."

"Ah, I don't think that will be necessary. I apologize. I overstepped my bounds."

"Have good evening Colonel."

At that moment. Sgt/Maj Garvin walked into the mess. Surprising even to me every single officer stood and saluted. GG blushed.

"Thank you. Carry on Please." he said.

GG walked to where I was standing.

"This came for you Sir. Five Star Priority."

I read the message.

PRIORITY *****

Amendment to Order 317890-194569/9013

Order should have read You are hereby promoted to Colonel and placed in Command of Mako Shark Battalion.

As such as may be the case you are also in full Command of All, All units training in mechanized warfare.

By Order:

Earth Military Council;

General G.B. Somerfield.

Shit!. I don't even want to be a Major and now they've made me a Colonel. Damn. Damn. Damn. I wonder who's bright idea this was. Probably some chair born asshole from Earth Command. Well it at least makes the TO&E correct. But can I now promote all the others? Fuck it. I will. Maybe they will see the bucket of shit they just spilt.

We finished our drink and then headed back to our Battalion Area. I dismissed Lt. Gosset, reminding him of the orders for exercise and the meeting of the Battalion set for 10:00 tomorrow.

"Good Night Sir."

Back in my room, I thought about the evening. Lt. Gosset was obviously a very smart young man. Graduating 2nd in his Class made him a special young man as well. I just couldn't fathom the idea of Courts Marshalling him for what was clearly the Destroyers fault as well as Command for using a Destroyer for Gunnery Support.

I stripped and laid down on my bed. Half expecting the Sgt/Maj to knock on my door, when the knock came my response was automatic.

"Enter."

I was very surprised when Lt Gosset walked in. I started to rise.

"Please Sir stay where you are."

He locked the door and then quickly stripped. He then walked over, knelt by my bed and took my cock into his mouth. He wasn't very experienced at cock sucking, but got the job done. I found myself enjoying his inexperience. After about ten minutes he got his wish as I unloaded a full load of cum into his mouth. He vainly tried to swallow it all, but some leaked out. After I was done he licked up what he had missed. The Lt. was three years older than I, but I think this was his first time. I wondered what brought it on.

He sat back after he was finished and just looked at me.

"Why did you come back here Lt.?"

"What you said to me today, about being equal and apart of the Battalion. You said I start fresh. You treated me as one of your Officers. Your Officers! I knew I had to repay you in some way. I know every single man in this Battalion is Gay. I want to be part of this Battalion. So I want to be like the rest of your Battalion."

I laughed.

"Well you made a good start. Now stand up."

After he stood I looked at his equipment. He had about a 7" cock, with a small mushroom head, but very large balls, now tucked up close. He was very close to ejaculating, just from the amount of precum dripping from his cock head. I leaned forward and slipped his cock in my mouth. Almost at once his cock started to erupt. Stream after stream after stream of salty/sweet cum gushed into my mouth and throat. It seemed to go for ever. After he was done, he almost fainted.

"God I never knew it felt so good Sir."

"You definitely blow a really good load. Nice."

"Will you fuck me now Sir? I really want you to."

"Lt. we have been on board only 4 days. We'll have time later. Now I need some sleep."

"Yes Sir and thank you Sir."

He dressed quickly and left.

I laid down and was instantly asleep.

My internal clock woke me at 5 AM. I put on my combat pants and boots and headed for deck 7. I ran twice around the ship. As I was finishing the Battalion were starting their run. I felt the reverberations as 500 men ran. All in step. Every boot hitting the deck at the same time. Smiling I thought well the ship will be awake after they finish. Actually it was even more than that. After I had Breakfast and had started planning my briefing, I received a message to report to the Bridge. Upon arrival.

"Are you trying to destroy my ship Colonel?" Yelled an Officer.

"I'm not sure I understand what your asking Sir."

"Your men running on deck 7 almost knocked us out of Star Drive. It also woke every person on board including me. What the fuck were you thinking?"

"May I know whom I am addressing?"

"My name is Captain Weatherman. I command the Sparta."

"Thank you Captain. I'm Colonel Thornton of the Mako Shark Battalion. This is a military transport. I need to keep my men in the best physical shape that I can. I ordered them to run two laps of Deck 7 in the morning before breakfast. If your ship can't take the strain, maybe you should ask for a ship to transfer us to that can. Get use to it Captain. They are going to running every morning until we reach our destination."

"Who do you think you are? You just can't demand anything here on my ship."

"Demand no, Tell you what I am going to do yes. My men will continue to run each morning before breakfast and you will just have to be prepared for

it."

"Colonel Thornton if it was anyone else I'd have them up on charges, including those two idiots Commanding the Carnivores and the Talons. You know they actually demanded that they be seated at my table in the mess. Your record precedes you Colonel. I have been told that your have the best Battalion in World Command, but don't quote me please. I just wish you had informed me of your plans to run your Battalion around my ship. The reverberations of those 500 boots hitting the deck played real havoc with my ships systems."

"I'm sorry about that Captain."

"Would it be possible to make their run in smaller groups, say a hundred men at a time. And could they just run free, not in step?"

"It would be possible, but the mess is only open until 7."

"I'll order it to stay open until all your men have eaten. Fair enough?"

"Yes Sir. I'll inform my Battalion."

"Thank you Colonel."

I left the Bridge and headed for my Battalion Command Section.

I enter my office and sat down in front of my Visual Command Screen. I touched the area marked Mechanized. Instantly I was shown the standard formation of a Mechanized Attack. Two platoons up one back in a V formation. The Battalion also in a V with two companies up and one in reserve, with two squadrons of tanks, covering the centre. A third squadron acted as a mobile reserve. About 0930 the Sgt/Maj knocked at my office door.

"Come in GG. How was the run?" I said almost laughing.

"Very good Sir, but some officer came up after we were done and started yelling about screwing up the ship's systems."

"Yes I was called on the carpet, by the Captain about that. In future the Battalion will run in Companies. They will also free run. As it will take longer the ships mess will remain open until all the men have eaten."

"Very well Sir. Sub Lt Gosset intercepted me on my way to your cabin last night. He asked if he could go in my place. I'm not sure he knew what was going to happen."

"GG he knew, and I would call it a personal favor, to be repaid, if you would invite him into your bed ASAP."

"Is he as good as me in bed Sir?"

"No GG, and he is a virgin."

"I'm not sure then I understand Sir."

"He really wants to be part of the Battalion and he wants to be like the Battalion."

"Okay Sir."

"Now lets go meet and greet the Battalion."

WE walked down to the theater that I had reserved for the morning. As I entered.

"BATTALION!"

The whole theater stood as I walked down to the stage.

"Be seated and relax. I have a few things to say and afterward will answer any questions you have."

"The first order of business I have to day is Promotions."

"Captains, Silvercloud, Tucker, Trainer, Reed, and Ryan."

"Sir!" they all answered.

"By the authority invested in me by World Command, you are all promoted to Major."

"Lieutenants', Jamison, Samson, and MacDonald."

"Sir!"

"AS only Captains Command Companies, you are hereby promoted Captain."

"Sub Lieutenant Gosset, Sgt/Maj Garvin."

"Sub Lt. Gosset. According to the TO&E of a Battalion in world Command. The naval liaison officer is a Lt/Commander. You are here by promoted to that rank. Also all penalties are rescinded."

"I will tell you all, and I mean all of the Battalion that Lt. Commander Gosset has told me he wishes to be part of this Battalion and like this Battalion. He is a very smart young man. He Graduated second in his class at the Naval Academy. We are very lucky to have him. Make him welcome."

When I looked at him I could see tears on his face. Happy tears I was sure.

"Sergeant Major Garvin."

"SIR!"

"I have been placed in Command of All Forces training on Riga 4, our destination for the next year. As such I will be in Command of a full Regiment. Therefore I need a Regimental Sgt/Maj."

"The Sgt/Maj is a very special young man. At only 13 he holds the highest decoration Earth can Give. He is also the youngest Battalion Sgt/Maj in the history of Earth Command. Now he will be the youngest Regimental Seargent Major ever."

I handed GG the Global Rank Insignia, with the crossed rifles. I stepped back.

"BATTALION!"

As everyman stood, I saluted GG."

He returned the salute with tears running down his face. God he was so young. I wanted to just grab him and wrap my arms around him. I'm sure the same was felt by most of the Battalion.

"Sit down and relax." I ordered.

"Now as I said we are enroute to Riga 4. Riga 4 is the main off world training center for World Command. It is a very nice planet. Warm, hot in some climes. It is also very industrialized. The Industry supports the forces. AS I said we will be here a year training in Mechanized Warfare. After 3 months of training you will be allowed leave to see the sights or just to unwind. Those that are not paid will be able to draw funds from the Battalion. Up to 500 credit's a year. But make no mistake. UA is a capital offense. You may love the flesh pots, but the Battalion must come first. What can be better for an Infantryman. We no longer walk, were carried into battle. The new training commences at 0900 tomorrow."

There were several questions. But after all were answered I dismissed the Battalion. Giving then the rest of the day off.

End of Chapter 3

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