March 8th, 2289; Washington D.C. – James Clefton, Captain in the United Space Fleet, has died. He was 53. Clefton’s ship, the Valoria, was heavily damaged and forced to crash land on an uncharted planet, codenamed X-29. In accordance with the Allied Intelligence Code, Clefton was forced to make sure that the ship was not salvageable by the Klikith.
Clefton once held the title for youngest officer to reach the rank of Captain, achieving it when he turned 20. Clefton was given command of the Valoria during this event. The Valoria was the oldest ship still in active service, due largely in part to Clefton’s insistence that the funding required to provide him with a new ship would be better suited in maintenance and upgrades for his ship.
He leaves behind his wife, Cheryl, 50, and daughter, Roberta, 17, who escaped the Valoria during the evacuation process. Cheryl and James met while studying in the Officer’s Academy. Due to the mandatory destruction of the Valoria, Clefton’s body could not be recovered, and his family plans on holding a private service at their house. Roberta has said that her father’s death has in no way changed her plans to join the service and has, in fact, strengthened her resolve.
Wow 2289, thats a long ways away. But I thought this was pretty good, sounds like a good sci-fi story.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Space battles ftw.
ReplyDeleteI liked your obituary, it gave me a Star Trek kind of vibe.
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Also got the Star Trek vibe going though not to say its a bad thing. Like the name for the alien race you created too!
ReplyDeletevery futuristic. Silly question here, since his name is Clefton, does he have his cleft chin as his asset?
ReplyDeleteI like the sci-fi elements of this. It gives the a sense of intrigue/mystery. Good obituary.
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