No Technology Is Invincible (The Death Prophecies-Book Four 4)
only knowledge can save you and number nine, survival is never given free.”
    “But I can’t risk losing you; you’re too important.”
    “Sir, if you were going to lead the fleets against them, would you demand to go?”
    Steve stared at Gabe and started shaking his head, “You always have to make it personal, don’t you?” Gabe smiled and shrugged. “If I approve this, and I’m not saying I am, who would you take with you?”
    “He should take the Cadet with him.”
    Steve and Gabe both looked up and Steve started to yell but Gabe spoke first, “Why in seven hells would I take her?”
    “For the very reason you say you should go.”
    Steve saw Gabe’s head tilt and then look at him. Steve raised a shoulder, “Alright, I’ll bite on this. Why do you say that, Poul?”
    “She’s the one that saw the other galaxy. She’s the one that saw there was another way for the Builders to invade. She see’s things that others miss, just like Gabe does. And even he missed those items. Besides, she is inexperienced and this will give her real world knowledge to make her better in her decision making process. I think it’s safe to say she will be a valuable fleet asset.”
    Gabe was shaking his head and Steve chuckled, “You can’t have it both ways, Admiral. If your ability to see things is the reason you should go, it’s also a valid reason to take her with you.”
    “But she won’t graduate for another two weeks. We need to do this now.”
    Steve sighed, “I hate to admit it but it seems all the coincidences are lining up for this thing to happen.”
    “What do you mean?”
    “The Bosrean modified The Prophet’s Eyes but did not rework the weapon systems. We need to build a new conveyor belt for the small conducting metal missiles that will be part of Poul’s armaments. Would you like to take a guess at how long Fleet Maintenance says that is going to take?”
    Gabe stared at him and said, “Two weeks.”
    Steve applauded, “Give the man a kewpie doll.”
    “But, Sir, talking with her is brain numbing.”
    “I’ve been fighting over this with Poul for the last two hours but there’s just too many coincidences lining up to make this happen. When something like this occurs, I think I’m being sent a message.” Steve looked up, “Poul, activate the new helmet and link Gabe to your systems. Once that’s done, go and get your weapons upgraded.”
    “Yes, Admiral.”
    Steve looked at Gabe, “For the foreseeable future, the Prophet’s Eyes will be your ship to use in the most effective manner you deem necessary.”
    Gabe tilted his head forward in agreement; that was at least one good thing to come out of this. He looked up, “Poul, have maintenance install the Fleet Control Systems while they’re working on your armaments.”
    “Will do. Now if you’ll take a seat in the chair and put on the helmet, we’ll start getting this done.” Steve sighed and stood up. Gabe took his place in the command chair and put the helmet on his head. He closed his eyes and smiled. There was so much he didn’t know about this vessel. Steve remembered the first time he linked with the Eyes and sighed. He missed going out into the universe to take on mankind’s enemies. Command was a cruel mistress.
    • • •
    “Janell.”
    “Hello, Amy. How are things going?”
    “I’ve just learned something and I felt you should know about it.”
    “What is that?”
    “It appears Admiral Connor has approved sending Gabe out to scout the galaxies that are in question.”
    Janell’s eyes went wide, “HE CAN’T DO THAT! GABE IS TOO CRITICAL TO BE ALLOWED TO GO INTO THAT MUCH DANGER!”
    “I told him as much but it appears that the Prophet’s Eyes main computer has determined that he’s the one that has to do it.”
    “But…”
    “Gabe has been given a helmet and is now the commander of the Eyes.” Janell stared at Amy and started shaking her head. Amy sighed, “I know that you’re thinking he’s doing this

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