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Spinning Out-Chapter 00: "The News These Days"

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Post BDM. After 3 months in the black, the crew of Serenity looks to restart their old routine of finding work and scraping by. But the new chaotic political landscape makes navigating the criminal underground more dangerous than ever. This will be the first of hopefully many fanfics. All comments will be much appreciated.

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Spinning Out

by

GoramMan

Prologue: The News These Days

“…and I want all Alliance citizens to be reassured that the parliament and their local governments are fully committed to purging this blight from the galaxy. Yes the Reavers are a real threat to life on the Rim. But this threat is a temporary one as long as our collective will to vanquish it is strong and unified. I think, at the end of the day, the Alliance will be strengthened by this challenge. I think we forget how much the Rim contributes to the greatness and diversity of our society. I also think that our past difficulties still divide us. After Unification Day began the great Reconstruction but we failed, in some ways, to have an equally great reconciliation. Let us begin the Great Reconciliation with victory over the Reavers!” the well dressed Parliament member held his fist in the air to a subdued, polite applause.

He smoothed out is immaculately tailored suit and nervously said, “We have a limited time for questions and comments from the media. Let’s begin with Ms. Peters…always patient this one is.” He leaned on the podium and smiled at an attractive blonde in a fitted blazer and skirt.

“Yes Mr. Ling. Could you confirm the rumors that this new military campaign will begin with a renewed recruiting effort that will

Comments
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 02:55
It's frightening how similar political speeches are even across the centuries! Very intersting start - looking forward to more.
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 04:47
This looks good. And I have to echo Katesfriend. Politicians never change, no matter what the century.
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 05:16
Thanks Katesfriend and ncbrowncoat. Politicians are funny that way. They always seem to suck because they never change but the politics their existance relies on always do.
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 08:58
Uh oh, looks like the odious and disingenuous Alliance are fixing to recruit former Independents and the poor and dispossessed from the Rim worlds and use them to do the dying and cleaning up of the Reaver mess, no doubt keeping the bulk of their shiny core-bred Alliance troops in reserve to mop up what is left thereafter and take all the credit. And the part where former Independents will have 'some programs with Blue Sun that will help veterens transition to a civilian job and life' just made me go cold all over. Yep, looks like they are still trying to 'make a better world'. Same old nasty untrustworthy and greedy Alliance, using a little honey to bait their trap. Just hope Mal and co are super quick with their stop on Persephone. I'm thinking though it would have been better to give the place a miss. Great opening piece. Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 11:47
i cant wait for more.
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 14:37
Great start, I'm getting a little nervous about what awaits the crew on Persephone.
Thursday, 21 February 2008 01:20
Let's mail this to Universal and see if they're interested! ;)

Seriously, great start. It's very smart. And, River wearing pants now is a nice little detail.

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