A Day in the Life of Marine Captain Cross before the Zoastra Affair Part Thirty Nine
“Does your world understand that kidnapping my officers started this?”
The alien woman nodded again. “The emperor has been deposed. His tactics were improper. We want peace, but first my daughter.”
General Aurelius nodded. “How can we trust you to keep your word? Stand down your weapons.”
“Your people are advanced…of course.” She turned to the others on her ship. “Stand down.”
“In a few weeks my people will send a group to negotiate peace between us,” the general said. “You will not harm anyone on the mission.”
“My daughter first,” the alien insisted.
“Do you agree to peace talks?” When she nodded in agreement, Aurelius turned to Cross. “Have her brought up.”
Cross had a single female officer get in the airlock with the alien woman in her space suit. He refused to take any chances.
Aurelius addressed the screen again. “She came on board willingly. We did not force her. You can take her back.”
The woman disappeared from sight. Major Nelson clicked the science station to capture every moment of the disappearance. Cracking that technological advancement might help the humans.
The woman on the screen nodded. “You kept your word. We’ll keep ours. Ask for the High Priestess of Rewa.”
“Rewa?”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does General Aurelius establish trust with the alien woman during peace negotiations in The Zoastra Affair?
General Aurelius builds trust by demonstrating good faith: he returns the alien woman’s daughter voluntarily, using a single female officer to escort her through the airlock without force. He then confirms the child came aboard willingly. This exchange convinces the alien leader to honor a ceasefire and agree to formal peace talks, with negotiations directed through the High Priestess of Rewa.
What role does Captain Cross play in the standoff with the alien ship in Part Thirty Nine?
In Part Thirty Nine, Captain Cross manages the delicate prisoner exchange during the ceasefire negotiation. He arranges for a single female officer to accompany the alien woman in the airlock, refusing to take chances with security. Meanwhile, Major Nelson uses the science station to record the alien’s disappearance technology, hoping to crack that advancement for the humans.
Should readers start The Zoastra Affair from the beginning or is Part Thirty Nine accessible as a standalone episode?
Part Thirty Nine drops readers into an advanced diplomatic standoff involving deposing an emperor, kidnapped officers, and ongoing alien conflict, making prior context essential for full understanding. New readers would likely be confused by references to the Zoastra Affair’s backstory and character relationships. Starting from the beginning is recommended, as the full novel is available on Amazon and through Soulmate Publishing.
