They entomb him in layers of superheavy armour. A micro fission reactor is locked into place on his back. Sensors hum. Joins whir. The eyes inside the helmet glow.
A readout ticks over:
Karl, Johan #2865799657771
Indentured service, time remaining: 236 Std Yrs, 8 Std Mths, 152 Std Hrs
Service log: Booting…
Combat log: Accessed.
Warning: Hyper-Lethal Vector detected.
They're letting me out again, he thinks. What the hell is waiting for me this time? Corporate war? Regime change? A galaxy aflame: If it isn't already, it soon will be.
Paddy Dobson
13th December 2021