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“On it, boss.” | “On it, boss.” | ||
Bugsy called them into to [[Chief double-oh|C double-oh]] on the encrypted two-way comlink. He rocked the sing-song ham radio chit-chat idiom: | Bugsy called them into to [[Chief double-oh|C double-oh]] on the encrypted two-way comlink. He rocked the sing-song ham radio chit-chat idiom: “CapCom, this is KPI-Delta-One-Niner filing our hourly [[stakeholder]] check-in, do you copy, over?” | ||
Cadet Maxine Blitzer staffed the mic at the double-oh HQ. She was a regular scone-doer, so they kept her away from active engagement. “KPI-Delta-One-Niner, this is | Cadet Maxine Blitzer staffed the mic at the double-oh HQ. She was a regular scone-doer, so they kept her away from active engagement. The Capsule Command role suited her well. “KPI-Delta-One-Niner, this is CapCom: we read you loud and clear, Bugsy-boy. Go ahead, over.” | ||
A static burst shook the set. Bugsy punched in. | A static burst shook the set. Bugsy punched in. “CapCom, this is KPI-Delta-One-Niner: top of the morning to you, Blitzy. We are reporting the coast is clear. Repeat: The coast is clear.” | ||
“Ten-four | “Ten-four, Bugsy. You seeing any action?” | ||
“Roger that, Blitz. We just cleared out a couple of junior bogeys — stats to follow. We are fully operationalised and all systems go | “Roger that, Blitz. We just cleared out a couple of junior bogeys — stats to follow. We are fully operationalised and all systems go. We are requesting clearance to deploy Operation [[Playbook]].” | ||
“Stand by, KPI-Delta-One-Niner.” There was a pause while Blitzer ran a launch status check. | |||
Kurzweil punched in. “That’s an A.O.K., Blitzer, my man. We are gunning in for final approach. We’ll be home by five: put | “KPI-Delta-One-Niner, you are confirmed go for Operation [[Playbook]],” Blitzer’s tone turned familiar. “Rock that house, Kurzweil, you crazy sumbitch. CapCom — out.” | ||
Kurzweil punched in. “That’s an A.O.K., Blitzer, my man. We are gunning in for final approach. We’ll be home by five: put those beers on ice. This KPI-Delta-One-Niner — over and out.” | |||
Kurzweil checked the clock. They were making good time. The payload was primed. Speed was steady. ''There would be dogfights later; let’s keep the gang loose for now.'' | Kurzweil checked the clock. They were making good time. The payload was primed. Speed was steady. ''There would be dogfights later; let’s keep the gang loose for now.'' | ||