Astraeus 5

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Will Hunt was looking forward to the weekend. He’d finished at Commbase 2, having fixed the interstellar communications equipment and got it working again and was, at last, on his way back to base.

His commscreen flashed. It was despatch, no doubt with bad news. “Accept call” he said. Beth Somers, one of the despatch staff, looked back at him.

“Hi Will, we’ve just had a prompt from Commbase 3. There’s been a voltage spike that’s taken out several key circuits. Fortunately, only in-system comms are out and have been switched to the other Commbases, so we’re covered for a few hours. Can you get over there and take a look?”

Isn’t there anyone nearer? I’m on my way back to Shackleton for the weekend.”

“Sorry, Will. Everyone else is tied up or is further from 3 than you are. Anyway, you’re the best Senior Tech we have.”

“Flatterer. Ok, will do. Thanks, Beth. I’ll repay the favour some time.” Beth smiled back and said “Thanks, Will. You’re a star” as the screen went blank.

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