’ Macie Curtiss was silent for a moment, knowing that even the man she is fond of will be killed if she fails. ‘They will be taking off in a few m...nutes,’ she finally found the courage and determination for a reply to the man her heart yearns for. ‘Tankers, position yourselves for a good firing solution against the helicopters,’ he told his 3 tank commanders, ‘use HEAT rounds and make your shot count. If not and the MI-35 unleashed their fury on us, there will not be anything left of us to. “Can you make it to Rebecca and Ralph?” She asked, and Jamie smiled and nodded. “Of course.” She said, before the girl leaned over. “Or Ruby if you want.” She whispered, and Jamie looked up.She was surprised. There before her was Ruby, the bright red hair faded out to something more of a darker red, glasses covering those same blue-green eyes, and a little way behind her, Ralph, with his salt and pepper hair, giving a small wave. Jamie just smiled, and stood up, hugging the woman. “It’s so nice. " It was. Oh Alex, why are we given those missions? Why us? Why...me?" Iasked as I hurried around the bed and wrapped my arms around my sister."Who else would...could...possibly complete them, sis? I mean it's not likethat Darren guy has any care about protecting the timeline, right?" Ya, you're right. I wish Ricky Lynn had never invented that infernalthing! You know it's going to affect all three of us before we actuallycatch that vermin," I growled as I lifted my head from her shoulder."I've. ”Sergei spoke for the first time. “Why have they been moth balled if they are so magnificent?”“Because when Stahl came with the Translocator cannons the Rama project was put on the back burner. Then you Kermac assassinated Dr. Isah the lead designer and the project itself was even further pushed back. When the war ended, resources were needed to rebuild the fleet and the Rama project was officially of the grid. Most research and weapon manufacturing is now outsourced to private corporations..