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Patricia Reding
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Ephemeral and Fleeting
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Battle - The Support Services
I understand that only 10% of the members of our military "see combat." The remaining 90% include mechanics; specialists in science, information technology, and engineering; and those providing repair, construction, transportation, delivery, medical, and administrative services. Translating that idea to this scene, Reigna and Eden mention the need for the forces that will head to the border to also bring along those who will help with meal preparation, medical needs, and so forth. Never having served in the military (although I have close family that has and does), I can appreciate the wagonloads full of all the personnel and the goods necessary to maintain a camp of any size. Have you ever served? If so, I thank you most sincerely for your service!
Book Excerpt
Ephemeral and Fleeting
“Thank you,” Eden said. Then she asked each of those designated as training leaders, to report on how his or her group fared. Since Samuel was not officially a member of the inner circle, Jerrett reported for him, as well as for himself.
“So, it seems things are coming along nicely in that department,” Reigna said when they’d all concluded.
“Thank goodness, as it seems there’s no time to spare,” Therese, sitting at Basha’s side, commented.
“Right,” Reigna agreed. She turned to Marshall. “I’d like you, and you, Raman,” she glanced his way, “as well as Samuel, to take the companies under your control to the border, immediately. You’re to make camp on this side of it, near Ethanward. That would get,” she paused in thought, “five hundred Oathtakers, give or take, nearby to respond, in the event Zarek’s troops try to cross the border there.”
Marshall and Raman each confirmed his understanding with a nod.
“Together, we’ll draw up plans for any extras you should take along to assist with your meal preparations, with your potential medical needs, and so forth.”
“Very well. I’ll let Samuel know,” Marshall said.
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