Chaos Theory, Pt 2
The four pilots flew out of Tartarus Base and found a spot of empty space for them to perform their exercises in. While there was plenty of space between the base itself and the surrounding asteroid field, a good portion of it lay within the path of the patrol drones.
Although the Admiral could have simply created a space for them to use, it was best if they stayed out of their way altogether. No sense in breaking up part of their security net just for the sake of convenience.
Besides, they had plenty of room. Well, as long as they were careful anyway.
The Admiral came up behind them in her frigate. She sat in the command chair while various officers in their stations sat around her. Among them was her brother.
Her frigate settled into the very middle of their open exercise space, and the fighters orbited around her and waited.
“Alright,” said the Admiral, “everyone appears to be pretty well warmed up. Commander, how’re their readings?”