Fiction:Sindar Dominion/Hard Contact

This story follows Garrus Squad, an elite squad within the Dominion Military, as they embark on their first mission as a squad.

= Prologue =

"Major? Are you listening to me?" said the Commander, tapping Vlaz's chair arm, trying to get his attention.

Vlaz raised his head, "Uh, my apologies sir." he said somewhat meekly. He must have just started daydreaming without realizing it.

The Commander shaking his head, he continued. "I was saying that you've been appointed to Garrus Squad. It's a high level team and your previous commanding officer recommended you to the position based on your performance during the battle on Chon."

"Do I have a choice in the matter?" Vlaz asked the Commander.

"No." the Commander replied sternly. "You're leaving for a forward staging base where you'll meet your new squad in 3 hours."

"Is that all, sir?" Vlaz asked.

"Yes, you may go." said the Commander.

Vlaz got up and left the room to his quarters on base to pack up his gear for the trip.

--Several Hours Later--

Looking out the window of the small chamber given to him on the transport vessel, Vlaz watched as the ship descended into the atmosphere of the planet, lowering into the docking bay.

Bing!, the sound signalling that the ramp lowered and airlock opened, allowing the exit of soldiers including Vlaz. Walking down the platform, a soldier in the standard dark red tight-fitted military clothing awaited him.

"Major Vlaz, I assume?" he questioned.

Vlaz nodded at the man and the man asked him to follow him. The man led him out of the hanger and through several halls until they arrived in a square room with a single bed, which was to be his quarters in his stay. Vlaz dropped his bags and gear in his quarters and the man brought him to another room, where nine other men waited.

"This is your squad." the man said. He bowed to the nine other men and then exited the room, leaving Vlaz there.

"Uh, I am Major Vlaz Brutan. I suppose I'm your new member." he said awkwardly.

One of the men stepped forward, his arms crossed with a smirk on his face. "So you're the one they've sent to replace Lex." he said with a tone conveying mild interest.

"Excuse me?" said Vlaz.

Another man spoke up. "Lex was our best shot. He was killed during an operation last week on Cabus."

"Oh, I see. Well I guess I have some big expectations then." Vlaz said.