Chapter 1

"Pew... Pewww" blasters from Tara's small E-Class training ship went soaring through the sky.

"Boooommm" a small explosion from the decoy astroid.

"Target hit. Well done cadet 1104." Lt. Conall shouts over the com system.

Tara grins, trying not to let her pride get the best of her. She already knew she was the best pilot the academy has ever seen. The only girl too. Now she is finally hitting targets. In no time she'll be graduating at the top of her class and piloting her very own fighter version of the E-Class. The E-Defender.

Tara lands her E-Class in the hanger. As soon as she gets out she is swarmed by cheering classmates.

"Break it up Cadets! Stand in formation!" Yelled Lt. Conall.

Lt. Conall clears his throat. "Next week is your last week of training at the academy. You have been here for 8 weeks and only one of you can hit a damn target! A girl at that. Nicely done cadet 1104. You may report to your chambers and relax before meal. As for the rest of you trash. You will run until I get tired!"

Relieved Tara heads to the elevator. She knew what was in store for those boys. Lt. Conall screaming at the top of his lungs, and harsh physical training. None of her classmates were ready for graduation and first assignment. She was the only one.