"Could someone please open a channel to the rest of the ship?" I asked, striding to the centre of the room to stand in front of the captain's chair before taking my seat.
A whistle pierced through the air, I assumed that meant a com line was open.
"To all lifeforms who are present on this ship, my name is Jacob Lyre, and from this point onward I will be the Squadron Leader in charge of this vessel," I said, trying to project confidence into my voice. I was uncertain if I was failing or not.
"You may have heard the rumours, and yes they are true. I am indeed a Human, the only Human to ever join the Guard, but I hope in time that I will be able to prove to you that my loyalty lies with the Guard and with the people that the Guard protects.
