Colonel Gaff's Narrative Fiction

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Finding the building where Colonel Gaff was based was an easy enough task. It was one of the few buildings that was actually reinforced, had two guards posted at the door, and the banners of the Galactic Republic hanging outside. Lieutenant Wolfe made straight for the guards, head held high. She stopped just before the two males, both human, both privates, who took only a moment to note her rank, the big man on the left sucked in a breath. “Havoc Squad!” They both snapped to attention.
Fynta didn’t bother with formalities. She removed her helmet, “I’m here to see Colonel Gaff.”
Now it was the man on the right who spoke, “Yes, sir. Of course. Inside.”
Fynta nodded her thanks and headed in, taking a moment to allow her eyes to adjust. “Should have tried that the first day,” She grumbled. While the officers may not appreciate their presence here, the regular soldiers understood what Havoc stood for.
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Again, all human, two males and a female. No sooner had she entered than one of the men whispered something to the officer and he snapped around. She wondered if that was the pompous aid. She really wanted him to be.
“Well, well. General Garza graces us with her finest.” Fynta and Jorgan stopped short and saluted simply because it was protocol. “At ease, I’m Colonel Gaff, and these are my senior officers.” He motioned to the two men at his sides but Fynta noticed he completely ignored the woman at the computer terminal. “Your CO sent orders to do whatever is necessary to support your mission. Of course, she didn’t see fit to tell me what that mission is—care to enlighten

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