The Experiment Read Online Free Page A
Author: Christopher Costanza
to speak.
“I am Commander Neros, and I would like to start by congratulating all of you, as you are now officially members of the Aeris Coalition of Intelligence… From the moment you entered this station, everything you see and hear must be considered as classified. From the moment you enter your assigned ship, the Sirius 7, everything you see and hear is classified. Does everyone understand?”
We all replied “Yes Sir!”
Commander Neros continued. “All the ships have been named Sirius because they are our greatest hope to once again find something that could changethe world forever… This mission will be potentially deadly and quite possibly unsuccessful, but you’re all here because you know it’s worth the risk… We must no longer stand by and watch the rest of the world suffer, simply because we have the technology to help ourselves. Otherwise we are no better than the men who destroyed the atmosphere through industry so long ago… I have faith that all of us will return with ability to correct their mistakes - as the saviors of humanity.”
After hearing his words I knew that I was in the right place, and that I really would never regret the decision to leave my life behind.
Just as Commander Neros finished, another man stood up and proceeded to take the podium. He was younger and noticeably less… important looking… He seemed frail, and was wearing plain clothes.
“Hello everyone, I am Director Orion. I’m basically in charge of The Aurora, once you board the ship, Commander Neros will be who you answer to… The Sirius 7 will be leaving tomorrow morning. Before then, please take the time to see what The Aurora has to offer… Best of luck to all of you, please know you have my utmost respect for your efforts and courage… Oh yes… All technicians report to area 13 in the west wing for technology orientation. I promise you will all be very intrigued by our new creations.”
… Guess I was wrong…
When I looked over at Kayin and I could tell he was excited.
He said “Oh this is going to be great! I can only imagine what kind of classified tech these guys have been hiding from everyone! You know I drool over this stuff Atlas… I’m outta here; I’ll come find you as soon as I’m done.”
He slapped the back of my head and took off running… I’d get him back…
I immediately walked back out into the Asirium Hall and continued to gaze at the stars for quite some time… It’s all I could think about. For a while it was as if nothing else existed… Just like when we were on the way up to the Aurora.
Suddenly, I noticed someone out of the corner of my eye.
“Amazing isn’t it?”
I was a bit surprised so I hesitated “…Yes it is… I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to stop looking.”
“Oh, I was the same way when I first started working up here many years ago… I used to get in trouble for being late to the lab every morning. I’d spend so much time at night walking the hall I’d end up oversleeping.”
He smiled, put out his hand and said “My name is Horus, I’m the head of the science division for The Sirius 7.”
I turned and said “Science division? I think you’re inthe wrong place; we’re all military in this section… Atlas, by the way.”
He said “Well actually, before I go on any mission I always go around and look for an assistant from another division… Scientists can be arrogant, combative, and annoying. I just need a regular assistant.”
I paused and said “Didn’t you just say you were a scientist?”
He laughed “Yes I’m a scientist, and as a scientist it’s my duty to present reality.”
I smiled “Hey, you said it.”
He turned and faced me “Why are you here Atlas?”
I thought for a moment “Well… you may not believe this but it’s because I’ve been thinking everything that Commander Neros said for a very long time… Just because we all live in safety, people seem to forget about the billions on the outside of
“I am Commander Neros, and I would like to start by congratulating all of you, as you are now officially members of the Aeris Coalition of Intelligence… From the moment you entered this station, everything you see and hear must be considered as classified. From the moment you enter your assigned ship, the Sirius 7, everything you see and hear is classified. Does everyone understand?”
We all replied “Yes Sir!”
Commander Neros continued. “All the ships have been named Sirius because they are our greatest hope to once again find something that could changethe world forever… This mission will be potentially deadly and quite possibly unsuccessful, but you’re all here because you know it’s worth the risk… We must no longer stand by and watch the rest of the world suffer, simply because we have the technology to help ourselves. Otherwise we are no better than the men who destroyed the atmosphere through industry so long ago… I have faith that all of us will return with ability to correct their mistakes - as the saviors of humanity.”
After hearing his words I knew that I was in the right place, and that I really would never regret the decision to leave my life behind.
Just as Commander Neros finished, another man stood up and proceeded to take the podium. He was younger and noticeably less… important looking… He seemed frail, and was wearing plain clothes.
“Hello everyone, I am Director Orion. I’m basically in charge of The Aurora, once you board the ship, Commander Neros will be who you answer to… The Sirius 7 will be leaving tomorrow morning. Before then, please take the time to see what The Aurora has to offer… Best of luck to all of you, please know you have my utmost respect for your efforts and courage… Oh yes… All technicians report to area 13 in the west wing for technology orientation. I promise you will all be very intrigued by our new creations.”
… Guess I was wrong…
When I looked over at Kayin and I could tell he was excited.
He said “Oh this is going to be great! I can only imagine what kind of classified tech these guys have been hiding from everyone! You know I drool over this stuff Atlas… I’m outta here; I’ll come find you as soon as I’m done.”
He slapped the back of my head and took off running… I’d get him back…
I immediately walked back out into the Asirium Hall and continued to gaze at the stars for quite some time… It’s all I could think about. For a while it was as if nothing else existed… Just like when we were on the way up to the Aurora.
Suddenly, I noticed someone out of the corner of my eye.
“Amazing isn’t it?”
I was a bit surprised so I hesitated “…Yes it is… I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to stop looking.”
“Oh, I was the same way when I first started working up here many years ago… I used to get in trouble for being late to the lab every morning. I’d spend so much time at night walking the hall I’d end up oversleeping.”
He smiled, put out his hand and said “My name is Horus, I’m the head of the science division for The Sirius 7.”
I turned and said “Science division? I think you’re inthe wrong place; we’re all military in this section… Atlas, by the way.”
He said “Well actually, before I go on any mission I always go around and look for an assistant from another division… Scientists can be arrogant, combative, and annoying. I just need a regular assistant.”
I paused and said “Didn’t you just say you were a scientist?”
He laughed “Yes I’m a scientist, and as a scientist it’s my duty to present reality.”
I smiled “Hey, you said it.”
He turned and faced me “Why are you here Atlas?”
I thought for a moment “Well… you may not believe this but it’s because I’ve been thinking everything that Commander Neros said for a very long time… Just because we all live in safety, people seem to forget about the billions on the outside of
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