Images of destroyed buildings and women wailing in grief appear on screen. The man began to speak again –
“Similar scenes are being repeated throughout the news. Not only is there this powerplay at the top, but individual habitats and settlements on the Moons, Mars, and Earth are declaring their independence. The Imperial Army has declared that the integrity of the Empire will be maintained. Suzie, it’s hard to see how this ends without much bloodshed.
Breaking news – Nuclear missiles have been launched. It appears the General Atkum has given the authorisation. More missiles have been launched in retaliation. We are minutes from the first detonations. Billions of lives will be lost.”
Tabitha stared into my eyes. My heart was racing, and I was breaking out into a cold sweat.
What had we done?
And was there anything we could do to make amends?
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