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                  A quick crew survey showed they were torn over the journey. Some expressed excitement, others reservation and a rare few flat out thought the trip was a bad idea. Gray planned to address them all before they left for shore leave, to put some minds at ease and bolster the confidence of those already on board.
                  Some of the negative comments suggested they should be staying near Earth as defenders, not aggressors. They weren’t afraid of combat, but didn’t want to do it far from home. Those who felt the opposite suggested a battlefield in the other guy’s yard always beat fighting in your own. “Let them deal with collateral damage” became the catch phrase for those behind the journey.
                  Ultimately, they’d all come around. They knew what they signed up for but some of them probably never thought the day would come. After the last battle, Gray didn’t know how anyone could think Earth would last in a purely defensive position. Reactionary conflict never favored the defender.
                  Clea helped prepare the ship for the first day then planned to spend the last four aboard one of the Kielan ships. He offered to let her go right way but she insisted she spend some time working with the bridge crew. Olly’s tech people sure welcomed her assistance. She provided a much needed liaison with her people’s experts as they analyzed Protocol Seven.
                  They quickly agreed that it was definitely the real thing.
                  Mei’Gora visited the Tam’Dral and agreed to take the people into the alliance. They began plotting which world would be best for them and how they would get there. The people willingly suggested they’d give up their vessel for the fighting cause but none of them were soldiers. They didn’t want to participate in the conflict, especially since they were the very last of their species.
                  Gray wondered who would claim the ship but ultimately, that would be between the council and the alliance to work out. Mei’Gora sure seemed able to make decisions on behalf of the entire alliance though so he suspected they’d figure it out long before the Behemoth returned home.
                  Just before turning the crew loose on shore leave, Gray initiated a ship wide com on the bridge.
                  “This is the captain speaking. I know you’re all itching to get off the ship and take some much needed rest for the last few days as we scramble to prepare for a deep space voyage. Know that I’m proud of each and every one of you for your dedication and hard work. This historic trip goes beyond anything humanity has ever done. We are pioneers, venturing forth into the unknown.
                  Some of you have your doubts about the necessity of this mission or the war in general. You wonder if we should even be involved. I tell you we are involved up to our necks. The enemy has attacked us not once, but twice and if given half a chance, they will do it again. Through sheer repetition alone, they may eventually emerge victorious.
                  I for one will not allow that to happen. For as long as I draw breath, I will fight. Not only to protect humanity from an outside threat but to side with our friends, those who would come to our aid without request or personal benefit. They have earned my respect and continue to do so with every encounter we have.
                  Each of you is an expert at multiple jobs, professionals and soldiers. Together, we will make history for Earth, for humanity and for the Behemoth. Today marks a time for us to catch our breath before the next sprint and when we start it, you’ll have the chance to show the universe who you really are: representatives of our people, stalwart survivors and stubborn combatants.
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