UNIT 254 - THE ARMY CONTRACT

BY CORNER GHOST

[ part 4 ]

Cast:

Captain Reilly
First Officer Scott – Colonel Scott - Replicant
Mid-shipman Jordan - 1st Watch
Mid-shipman Lloyd - 2nd Watch
Ordinary Shipman Adams - 1st Watch
Ordinary Shipman Günter - 2nd Watch

Milly - Computer
Unit 89x1 – Cargo - Replicant

Molly - Replicant - Pleasure unit

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Recap - Molly is a replicant, designed by man to offer sex to humans, she was accidentally activated on board the SS Rochester and soon became part of the crew.

First Officer Scott was assigned to the ship by the Army to ensure that the cargo wasn’t touched by others hands. She is revealed as a replicant and tried to protect it’s identity by killing Molly, who was rescued by Reilly.

Scott was proven to be under program control and couldn’t help herself and was returned to normal duty, Molly found out that Scott had never had real sex with a person and so managed to convince Reilly to help her.

During an experiment to see if the cargo could take over Milly, the ship is attacked by an unknown ship, to evade them 89x1 takes them into a dangerous zone.

“Where’s the enemy ship?” Reilly asked.

“I don’t know, I lost contact when we entered area.” 89x1 replied, as the ship turned again.

“Great, we’re in danger with a ship hunting us and rocks about to pound us to death! What else can happen?” Lloyd said to Jordan in a low voice.

COLLISION IMMINANT, PLEASE STAND BY AND HOLD ON!” 89x1 said and there was a loud bang echoing from inside the ship.

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“Computer report!” Reilly said out loud.

“I’m sorry Captain, but we were sideswiped by a meteor while I was dodging a large one, it’s caused a hole in the side of the ship, but I’ve already closed the bulkhead doors so it’s isolated.” 89x1 reported.

“Okay any suggestions?” Reilly asked all and sundry.

“Can’t we stay here?” Adams asked.

“We could, but I cannot calculate the amount of time we’d survive, I can only do so much!” 89x1 replied before Reilly could say anything.

“Well what can we do?” Günter asked.

“Pool!” Scott said all of a sudden. “Computer do you have a near fix for the unknown ship?” She asked.

“Weeelll there’s a large metal mass just within range, but it could just be a meteor with a high metal content.” He said.

“Pretend it isn’t, could you use the reaction engines to push some rocks at them?” She asked.

“Use the mass of the meteors against them? It might work, thanks First Officer.” 89x1 said excitedly.

“Uhh Captain, pardon me but won’t that push us into other meteors?” Lloyd asked.

“It’s either them or the rocks, and I think we’re better off with the rocks!” Reilly said. “Hold on everyone, stand by for collisions!” He added ensuring that everyone was firmly belted in.

It was lucky they were as the inertial dampeners couldn’t cope with the velocity change that were inflicted on the ship, then finally – after all of 5 minutes – 89x1 reported, “I have metallic debris on the scope, from their action and shape I think they’re from the enemy.”

Reilly could hear the exhalation of breath from the crew, Molly and Scott however didn’t seem to be fazed by this – Molly because she didn’t understand, and Scott because she was used to combat conditions.

“Captain, I’m receiving radio hails from several life-pods.” 89x1 reported.

At first Reilly was inclined to ignore them, but then the unwritten law of both sea and space made him nod. “Very well, open frequencies.” He said (this was a term that seemed to be used, although nobody knew where it came from!)

“Ahoy Rochester, my compliments it appears you’ve managed to destroy my ship, I salute you! And I must beg a favour” The voice was from a youngish man.

“This is Captain Reilly, you will identify yourself!” Reilly said shortly.

“Of course Captain … I thought Captain Scott was the master? Anyway my name is Rufus Conrad, Captain of the late Black Star. My records must have been mistaken as we showed no weapons on board your ship; may I ask how you managed to damage us?” Conrad enquired politely.

“Captain, I’m afraid that I must keep that information secret, I may need to use it again!” Reilly said, “Now what is your request?” He asked.

“This is very embarrassing, it seems that I am now without a proper ship, apart from these two man escape pods, I would regard it as a act of charity if you could allow me to board your ship with my crew, it’s only of 3 no 4, I keep forgetting our cabin boy!” Conrad said politely.

“Let me get this straight, you try to attack me, and now that I’ve defeated you, I’m expected to allow you to just waltz aboard? Just what kind of fool do you think I am?” Reilly asked.

“A kindly one I hope Captain? I would like to point out that there is no chance of my being rescued deep in the Turner Storm, and my air will fail in 5 day’s time, my colleague’s will be in the same state in 6 days.” Conrad said.

Reilly shook his head and gestured for the radio to be silenced. “Well, what do you think?” He asked the crew.

Scott didn’t speak but her eyes told Reilly that she was against it. Lloyd was more verbal, “Captain, tell him to hold his breath, we don’t need him on board, and if it wasn’t for him we’d be okay, he’s a pirate and deserves all he gets!” He said, the general word from the crew was much the same, except for Molly.

“Captain, I disagree, I know he was the one who was trying to attack us, but I don’t think I could sleep knowing we left him to die out here! I would prefer that he be rescued and kept in a lower storage bay, we can keep an atmosphere barrier to keep them in. and if the access tubes are locked tight then we can hold him until we rendezvous with the Army and they can take him then.” She said

“Captain I would also like to ask clemency for Captain Conrad, I wouldn’t want anyone to die like that!” 89x1 said.

“Might I remind you of your orders and specifications?” Reilly said asking 89x1 if he remembered that he would be an attack and destroy vessel.

“I haven’t forgotten Captain, but this would be the human thing to do!” 89x1 said.

Reilly sighed, this wasn’t what he wanted. “Computer, close bulkheads around storage boy 3 and vacuum the surround perimeter. Lock access tube in that area; ensure that they cannot be opened.” He ordered.

“Captain, I’ve already done so!” 89x1 said smugly.

“Open frequencies, Captain Conrad?” He said.

“Ah Captain Reilly, I thought you had decided to pass me by.” Conrad said genially.

“It was close Captain, I must tell you. Now I need to know your intentions?” Reilly said.

“My inten… ah! I see. Captain if I give you my word that I have no plans to take over your ship or its cargo, I will allow you to take any weapons that I, or my crew, may have and to obey your commands until I can leave your ship, without harming either it or it’s crew.” Conrad said.

“Captain, don’t forget the cargo.” 89x1 said.

“Captain Conrad, I also need your word that you and your crew will not touch, damage or take the cargo I am transporting! Do I have that as well?” Reilly said.

Conrad could be heard sighing over the connection, “Yes captain, I give you my word, neither my crew or myself will attempt to harm either your crew, ship … or cargo, I also say that should an opportunity arise for us to escape we will still not touch either your ship, crew or cargo.” He said.

Reilly nodded, “Very well captain, we’re bringing you aboard to our lower bay, I must warn you not to try to escape as there will be no air beyond the door, I’ve also activated the replicator in the bay, for food and water only, no weapons!”

Conrad chuckled, “Well done Captain, that’s just what I would have done, I take it the access tunnels are also locked?” He asked.

Reilly pondered this, “Captain Conrad you seem to know a lot about this ship.” He said.

“Yes … I do.” Said Conrad but didn’t expand on that.

“Two life-pods, tractors pulling them into cargo bay, pressurising bay.” Scanner shows three weapons, deactivated, one life-sign is non-human, it’s a replicant!” 89x1 said.

Reilly shook his head, ‘Great, just what we need another replicant! I won’t get out of here alive!’ he thought.

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“Computer, get us out of here!” Reilly ordered.

“Certainly Captain, I don’t think there will be any problems, as long as Captain Conrad was on his own!” 89x1 said.

“Scott come with me! I need to meet this Captain Conrad.” Reilly said.

The two started towards the lower bays when Reilly realised that Molly had joined them. “Molly I don’t want you with us, it might get dangerous.” Reilly said.

“You heard Captain Conrad, he’s promised that his crew wouldn’t attack us, anyway I want to meet this new replicant!” Molly said.

“She’s your responsibility Captain, but would it really hurt her?” Scott said.

“Very well Molly, but should anything happen then you get away quickly!” he said.

“yessir!” Molly said with a salute.

The three of them approached the bulkhead door and Reilly typed in a code. “Pressuring narrow access path, please remain in yellow area.” A recorded voice said.

The door opened and there was a yellow area ahead of them, which reached to the storage bay door, “Follow the yellow brick road!” Reilly said which made Molly groan.

They arrived at the entry door, “89x1 keep an eye on us. Make sure that they don’t try to overpower us.” Reilly said.

“Certainly Captain, but what do I do if they manage it?” 89x1 asked.

“Lock us in and get to the rendezvous point!” Reilly said and then opened the door.

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Captain Conrad was standing by the escape pod with a man and a woman beside him, out to one side, and looking miserable, was a naked young man. Molly walked up to him and smiled, “Hello, I’m Molly, replicant designated unit 254.” She said.

The man looked to where Captain Conrad was standing and tilted his head. “Yes you can!” Conrad said giving his permission.

“Hello Molly, I am unit 159. Replicant.” He said.

“Oh you’re from the East Wing complex, they specialised in technical replicants.” Molly said “Captain do not allow him near any equipment!” she added to Reilly.

Conrad stood up, “You never told us that! We thought you were a general purpose cleaning unit!” He said.

159 shrugged his shoulders, “You never asked me Captain, I wasn’t allowed to do any improvements to your ship otherwise it would have succeeded in your scheme.” It said.

Reilly shook his head, “You see Captain I trust my replicants, and they trust me. Now I would like to have all your weapons, even though they are deactivated.” He said.

Conrad nodded, “Of course Captain, even though I have given my word I do understand, you can’t trust me, I might attack you even now, you are outnumbered 3 to 2!” He said.

Reilly looked around, “You mean 4 to 3 or is there a problem with your numbers?” He asked.

Conrad looked at Molly, “Really Captain, a replicant isn’t designed for offence, so it would be my two crewmen against you and your woman there!”

“Not to mention the ship’s computer which will ensure that we all stay here until the Army comes to pick you up!” Reilly said.

“The Army’s not interested in us, they’re only concern is that replicant you have in the tank up top!” Conrad said.

Reilly frowned, “Replicant? I don’t know what you mean? All I’ve been told to do is to deliver my cargo to the Army, whatever the cargo is isn’t my concern! But how do you know what it is?” He asked.

Conrad shook his head, “Oh no Captain, that’s not any concern of yours, I’m your prisoner and will remain so!” Conrad said.

“Quite true, but I’m sure that they’ll want to know about your knowledge, and they’re not too picky on how they get it! Now Captain your weapons?” Reilly asked politely.

Molly was talking to 159 and they seemed to be getting on when Conrad spoke, “Oi, you – get the weapons and be quick about it!” He directed the order to 159 who cringed and ran to the pods.

Reilly shook his head, “Where did you get that unit?” He asked.

“That thing? Won it at a card game! We use it as a general dogsbody, ain’t no use for anything else.”

Molly spoke up, “That’s where you’re wrong Captain Conrad, Paul there is trained as a technical worker, able to repair any circuits or ship-board item without supervision. You’ve lost because of your blindness; Paul told me that your sensors were only working at 50% because you didn’t want to waste the cash for repairs, when he could have done them there and then!” She told him.

Conrad shook his head, “You’re kidding, it was just a replicant, they’re only good for either making sex models or cleansing units!” He said.

Reilly sighed, “You have a lot to learn about replicants, they can surprise you … which reminds me, your replicant Paul. I count him as part of your crew, I want your word that he will not do anything to hurt my ship, crew or cargo!”

Conrad’s face dropped, it was obvious that he was counting on that slip on his part. “Captain, how can a replicant be a member of the crew? They’re just man made things!” He said.

Reilly shook his head and put his hand on Molly’s shoulder, “Molly here is a vital member of my crew, she is the one who keeps our moral up.” He said as Scott took the guns away from Paul’s hands. As their hands touched he looked sharply into Scott’s face, she nodded and shook her head.

Molly turned to Paul and spoke quickly in machine code, Paul’s face cleared and he said something back, bowing slightly to Reilly and then returning to his position near the pods.

“Captain we will be meeting the Army ships soon and you’ll be handed over to them along with your crew, the status of Paul will be decided then, either he’s part of your crew or salvage! But that will be decided by the Army not me. The replicators will give you food and water, but not weapons or anything to break into the ship, and following Molly’s words cannot be programmed by anyone in this bay.” I do hope you have a happy trip with us, and if you need anything please ask the computer who will pass it on.”

Reilly turned and walked to the door followed by Molly and Scott.

Not a word was said by them until they were behind the bulkhead door and the space between was evacuated of air. “Captain their replicant knows what I am!” Scott said.

“But he gave me his word that he wouldn’t attack us or to reveal Scott’s identity, I trust him captain.” Molly said

“So do I Captain.” 89x1 said

As they returned to the Bridge Molly spoke again, “Daddy Reilly, why didn’t Captain Conrad count Paul as a member of his crew?” She asked him.

Scott replied for Reilly, “Because he doesn’t see replicants as people, they’re just things to him and to most people, so they don’t think of them as capable members of the crew. We’re lucky because Captain Reilly isn’t blinkered like that.” She said.

Molly smiled at Reilly and hugged his arm as they walked.

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Once on the bridge the atmosphere was more relaxed apart from one problem, “Captain, I’ve scanned the area where we were holed, there’s a problem.” Lloyd reported.

Reilly sighed, “Okay what is it?” He asked.

“Our secondary navigation unit is behind that bulkhead and was damaged by the strike; we need to get it repaired as soon as possible.” He said.

Although it sounded mild it was the unit by which the course was double checked and in normal working the ship wouldn’t be able to move unless the two units agreed on the course. It was only the force of 89x1’s computer action that was directing the ship, when Milly had control back she would have to follow her programming which dictated that both units had to be used.

“Alright then, we get a patch on the hull, and then after re-pressurising the area we’ll get it repaired!” Reilly said.

The looks on the faces told him it wasn’t so simple. “Captain, that area is designed only for robot repairs! It’s too enclosed for normal people to access it, it was a security feature.” This was from Molly.

Scott looked at her, “How on earth do you know that?” She asked.

Molly smiled at her, “Well when Milly was giving me lessons I had to go through all the ship’s areas, that was one which I had to really squeeze through.” She said

Scott nodded, “Well then Captain, there’s your answer, once air’s back in the area we send Molly in to repair it.” She said but then noticed Molly’s face, “What’s wrong?” She asked.

“I don’t know how to repair anything!” Molly said in anguish.

Reilly shook his head, “Repair was for next week!” He said in explanation. “Our first priority is to get out of here and to get our computer back, no disrespect 89x1 but Milly is our computer and we’re used to her.” He said.

“That’s alright Captain, it was nice to see you.” 89x1 said genially.

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It was an hour later that the SS Rochester cleared the area of space known as The Turner Storm. The reason for the length of travel time was – as Reilly logged it – due to the fact that they weren’t being chased this time and could carefully dodge the meteors that were there.

The next sign of life was when an airlock door opened and Ordinary Shipman Adams made his way out carrying a large piece of metal and some equipment. He made his way to the hole where the meteor had struck.

Working quickly he covered the hole and welded the metal to the ship, ensuring that it was firmly fixed. Then the area was pressurised and tested before it was declare air-tight and liveable.

Adams returned to the airlock and entered without problems.

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Milly was returned to her home and 89x1 to his container, she checked the circuitry and then reported the bad news.

“Captain I cannot resume course because the secondary navigation unit is down, I would recommend going to the nearest repair base for fixing, however since the secondary navigation unit is down we are unable to set course for it! What a stupid system!” Milly added which summed up everyone’s opinion.

There was silence in the Bridge while the crew realised that they were stuck and the only answer was to send out an SOS to be rescued, which would incur salvage money and quite a loss in esteem.

Molly spoke up, “I can get there, but I’d need to be talked through the repair.”

Milly’s voice showed her sorrow, “I don’t have a manual for that unit, it’s only released to authorised repair units!” she said.

Reilly looked around, “Well perhaps it’s just a minor thing that needs plugging in, it wouldn’t hurt to look.” He said.

Molly nodded and, grabbing a tool-bag, she put it over her shoulder. Scott handed her a comms-glass – it was a device with a small camera and a screen that fitted over the wearer’s eye. The camera would show what the wearer was seeing and the screen would display schematics or whoever was on the other end.

Molly put it on and activated it, the screen remained clear to allow her to see normally. She then made her way to the low passageway.

As she entered the passageway the light on the camera came on, allowing her to see the way – normally the passage was in darkness.

Moving slowly along she came to the unit, it wasn’t a simple repair!

The front was off showing the interior which was a mess of wires and pcbs. “oh shit!” Adams said over the link, “there’s no way that can be repaired” he said.

Molly get back here, there’s nothing you can do!” Reilly said.

Molly was about to turn around when she stopped, “Daddy Reilly, I can follow instructions!” She said.

I know Molly, that’s why I want you to return here, we can’t fix it!” Reilly said over the link.

Molly gave an exasperated sigh, “No daddy Reilly, Captain! Paul could fix it if he was down here, but he’s too tall! But he could tell me how to fix it!” She explained

The other end of the link went quiet, Molly waited before she spoke, “Captain? Are you there?” She asked.

Reilly’s voice answered slowly, “Molly, that would put us in Captain Conrad’s debt, I don’t like that!” He said.

Molly took off her comms-glass and held it in front of her so she was looking into the camera. “It was his fault that this happened, he owes us for that, we rescued him, he owes us for that! This repays only part of that debt!” She said before putting the comms-glass back on.

I’m not sure he’ll see it that way … stand-by.” Reilly said and stopped the connection.

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“Do I read you correctly Captain, you want my replicant to talk yours through a delicate repair! And to expect nothing in return? Please Captain you can do better than that!” Conrad said.

“Captain it was due to your actions that we went into that area, it was due to you that we suffered that hit! We didn’t have to rescue you but we did, and now it appears that you can help us! If we have to call out for a rescue we would have to pay substantial monies for that and you would be in a worse condition as the people who rescued us would want money from you as part of this ship! Now if Paul can talk Molly through the repair then we might be able to do something, increase power to your replicator to provide better food, clothes or sundry items of non-aggressive use?” Reilly said.

“Or you could forget about us and our rescue, that way you don’t need to bother the Army with us, then you could let us out at the nearest base?” Conrad offered.

“Captain you did cause this!” Reilly protested.

“But you need us to fix it! Your call Captain.” Conrad said.

“You’ll stay away from us in the future? I mean if you do get a ship you won’t try any vengeance or such?” Reilly asked.

“Captain, I can choose my commissions, should the SS Rochester be mentioned I will refuse them, if we do meet it would only be by chance and I promise that we would leave you alone! Does that meet with you approval?”

Reilly sighed at looked at Scott, “I don’t want them to get away, but so far he has upheld his side of the agreement.”

“Only because he had no choice in the matter, don’t think he wouldn’t have taken over the ship if he had his chance!” Scott said.

“Captain I’ll agree to not mentioning you at all when we dock, anything that happens after that is your responsibility!” Reilly said.

He could picture the grin on Conrad’s face, “Very well Captain, I agree, now when are you going to collect my replicant?” Conrad asked.

“Milly replicate a comms-glass for Paul in the lower bay, tune it into Molly’s unit and let them talk to each other, while we listen in.” he said.

“Yes captain, unit being created now, log files duplicated and the copies changed to show complete destruction of the Black Star and crew.” Milly said.

“So there’s nothing to say that Conrad or his crew lived?” Reilly said out loud.

“No Captain, at the moment they don’t exist.” Milly agreed.

“So should we need to we can make that true!” Scott said quietly.

Reilly didn’t answer but nodded his head briefly. “Milly what’s the status of Paul and Molly?” He said out loud.

“Opening link” Milly said.

“…it’s a mess, but not as bad as it could be, we can re-route the circuitry around.” Paul was saying and began talking Molly through the complicated routine while keeping the instructions simple for each step.

Sweat was pouring off Molly’s brow as she slotted the last printed circuit board into position.

“Okay Molly, now stand back, there might be a discharge. Computer activate secondary navigation unit and run diagnostics.” He said.

The was a small flash and then lights came on the unit, “System responding, capability increased by 24.4%, diagnostics show increased functions, calculating course, course agreed and programmed in, Captain permission to proceed on course?” Milly asked.

“Yes, maximum speed, we have a rendezvous to meet!” Reilly said. Then he turned his attention to the two replicants, “Paul, Molly well done, we’re on our way, Paul is there anything you want?” He asked.

“Captain, if possible I would like to meet Miss Molly again.” Paul bashfully asked.

Reilly smiled, he heard the tone in Paul’s voice, “Of course, I’ll arrange my First Officer to pick you up.” He said looking at Scott who nodded.

Then Reilly spoke to Conrad. “Thank you Captain, you don’t mind if we borrow Paul? We have some equipment that could do with an overhaul, and while he’s still here we might as well use him.” Reilly said.

“I don’t see why not Captain, when will you collect him?” Conrad asked.

“My First Officer is on her way, and Captain I will remind you of your promise given, and the fact that it also applies to Paul as well.” Reilly said.

Conrad sighed, “Captain I will admit that I hoped that my slip about the crew would get past you, I was going to order Paul to release us, but after your talk I acknowledge that he is a part of my crew and so is bound by my word. Although giving a replicant crew status is something I’m not sure about!” He said.

“Look at it this way, He’s faster and capable of processing more information than us, he’s also got a computer memory of repairs in his system - more than I’ve forgotten about, and that’s another thing, once he’s learnt anything it remains there, not like us. You should use him more, he’d be a vital part of your team.” Reilly said before breaking the connection, leaving a thoughtful Conrad to consider his words.

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Scott opened the pathway to the bay and then the door to allow Paul to leave, she closed the door and then the pathway so that Conrad and his crew couldn’t escape.

Once they were on their own Paul looked at Scott, “I haven’t told them what you are!” he said hurriedly.

Scott smiled, “I know, I do understand machine code you know.” She said to him, “And I was touched by what you said.” She added patting him on his shoulder.

When they got to the bridge Paul looked around with professional attention, “You’re still using the old 45223 navigation system, it’s okay but has a tendency to drift at ranges of 250 light years, that’s if you haven’t…” he looked at Scott who nodded, quickly removing a panel Paul looked inside the unit and groaned.

Reilly was there immediately, “What’s wrong?” He asked.

Paul shook his head, “It’s the wiring, they’ve got some leads crossed where they shouldn’t be and they’ve completely by-passed the directional beacon! That wasn’t at your request?” Paul asked.

“Milly?” Reilly asked the computer.

“Captain I’ve checked the unit while Paul was talking, it seems correctly wired up and I’m receiving the beacon signal, I don’t know what he’s on about.” She said.

Paul looked to the camera that was Milly’s eyes, “Computer run sequence 49 and 63 one after the other and then repeat them, compare results and report.” He said.

“Captain, do I follow his orders?” Milly asked Reilly.

“On this occasion Milly yes please.” Reilly said which made Paul look at him.

Milly began running the tests as she had been requested, the answer didn’t add up. Without checking first she re-ran the tests. Different answers! “Captain, there is a problem; I’ve double checked the results and they don’t match up at all. I suspect sabotage!” She said.

Paul beckoned to Reilly and whispered in his ear, “Captain, your computer is malfunctioning, It doesn’t respond as it should!” He said.

Milly spoke up, “Paul I’m not malfunctioning! And you must recall that the microphones around the Bridge are hyper sensitive. I ran a Turing program and this was the result!” Milly said.

Paul nodded, “That would have explained the discrepancies I noted on your system, but this is not the same computer that took us on board!” Paul said.

“No it wasn’t.” Scott said in a tone that implied, ‘don’t even ask about it!’

Paul frowned and then his face cleared, “Of course! That would explain it! No wonder you could attack us without weapons! My congratulations Captain.” He said.

Reilly looked at Scott who shrugged her shoulders, “It was an accident of timing really, now back to this box, what can you do?” he asked.

Paul looked back into the unit, “It’s a simple repair and then you’d be perfect.” He said and looked around for tools, luckily Molly came on to the Bridge. “Can you pass me that bag?” Paul asked her and she handed it over without question, then she sidled to Reilly and Scott.

“What’s going on Captain?” She asked seeing this was an official situation.

“Paul has found something wrong and is going to correct it.” He said.

“Captain, it seems that the power is being routed through a secondary beacon, this could be how my Captain was able to trace your ship!” He said.

“It could only have been installed at Callisto V; I’d better make a report about that!” Scott said which meant that the Army would be making their enquiries as it was their cargo the raider was after!

Paul worked for 5 minutes and then spoke up, “Comp … Milly can you run those tests again.” He asked.

Milly ran them through and the results matched, just for fun she ran them again and got the same answer. “Captain all is correct the unit is responding as it should!” She reported.

Paul came out holding a box type affair, “Captain this was the item, it would give your computer the expected answers for normal tests, but those I asked for weren’t catered for. It would send out a signal on a certain wavelength that aren’t normally scanned for, and would draw ships to you.” He explained.

“So we’re safe now?” Scott asked.

“From that one yes, but I’ve no idea what else might have been planted.” Paul said, “I could check the obvious places if you want?”

Reilly gave his permission, and Paul started checking away and soon found another two boxes hidden in the equipment.

Molly watched enraptured as Paul worked, she licked her lips as he finished and reported to Reilly and Scott. “Thank you Paul, I’m not sure if there’s any other piece of equipment on the ship that needs checking…” Reilly said.

“Captain, I can think of one!” Molly said looking at Reilly with pleading in her eyes.

Reilly frowned; he didn’t know what she meant, but a nudge from Scott and a certain look made him smile, “Oh yes, Paul go with Molly, she might ask you to perform certain tests for her.” He said which made Molly laugh and Paul looked from her to Reilly.

Molly grabbed Paul’s hand and pulled him down to Reilly’s quarters. Paul looked around nervously, “What’s in here that needs checking?” He asked Molly.

Molly smiled at him, “Well the ship’s pleasure unit need checking out.” She said.

Paul looked around, “But where is it?” He asked as Molly started undressing, “Molly what are you doing?” He said in surprise.

Molly gave a laugh, “You really are a nerd aren’t you!” She said and began undoing his trousers. “I’m the pleasure unit you’re going to inspect, but first I want to inspect your tool!” She said releasing his cock from his trousers.

“Molly, what would your Captain say?” Paul said nervously.

“Well, if he was that way inclined I would think ‘nice package’ have you used it much?” She asked him.

“Only for the normal things, not anything else!” Paul said and then “Oh by the maker!” As Molly opened her mouth and vacuumed Paul’s cock into her mouth.

She pulled back and smiled up at him, “this won’t invalidate your licence will it?” She asked before returning to her self appointed task.

“N… no, but I think I can say your lungs are in good working order.” Paul said as hips started to pump with the sensations of Molly’s actions. “AAaaahhhhiiiii” Paul screamed out as he began spewing his – make believe – sperm into Molly’s mouth and throat.

Paul just looked at Molly as she wiped her lips, “Was that having sex?” He asked her.

“Well according to some history books the answer is no! But what did they know?” She said as she stood in front of Paul.

Paul looked at the naked body before him, Molly giggled and then move position so that she hand on leg extended and her hands behind her, showing off her budding charms. His mouth dropped open, “Molly you don’t look like Martha, she’s got more … up there and a lot of hair over her ... down there!” he said surprised.

Molly was interested, “So you’ve seen then naked? Did they do anything with you?” She asked.

Paul shook his head, “No, I had to tidy up their rooms and so they ignored me! But Frank would put his thing inside her and then they’d make a lot of funny noises and when he gets off her his thing is smaller, I think she drinks something from it!” He said mystified.

Molly giggles at his words and then, at his look, she shook her head, “You don’t know anything at all do you?” she said.

Paul looked hurt, “It’s not in my programming, I’m a technical replicant, not a sex model!” He said.

Molly saw his look and felt pity for him, “I’m sorry, let me give you a lesson.” She said and began touching parts of her body giving him the names of the parts, then she started touching him, naming his parts as well, she didn’t repeat anything as she knew his brain would hold the data forever.

When she finished Paul was wide eyed at what he’d been told, “So what is having sex?” He asked.

Molly smiled, “Ah! Now for the advanced lesson!” She said and pushed him onto the bed where she quickly straddled his body.

“Normally the male would try to get the female wet down there, by wet I mean her juices not urine!” She said, and began rubbing her pussy before taking his hand and allowing him to touch her and to see what happens.

“I can feel that you are moist and it feels slippery! But what is it for?” He said to her.

“Well, when she is ready the female can do this!” She said and raised herself over his cock before lowering her pussy down onto him, although small it was held firmly by her muscles, allowing him to enter her and then holding him as she raised herself up.

“So what is fucking?” Paul asked her feeling the sensation and liking them.

“All you have to do is to pull your cock almost completely out of my pussy, then push it back in.” She said with a smile.

“But what then? I mean that’s only once!” Paul protested.

“But you do it constantly until the male squirts, just keep the motion going.” She said showing him.

After a few thrusts she looked down at him, “I think it’s your turn to do this, I’m getting tired!” She said and laid her body down onto his. “Turn over!” She instructed so that Paul was now over her.

“What do I do now?” Paul asked.

“Keep fucking me you idiot!” Molly said pushing up against him.

Paul went through the instructions and then began moving away, pulling up from her body, to ram his cock deep into her cunt! As if he was trying to nail her into the mattress of the bed!

Then he felt her stiffen and he paused, “What’s wrong? Am I hurting you?” He asked.

Molly smiled, “No silly, I just came, and it was nice!” She said.

“OH, then I’d better stop, because you’ve finished.” He said and began pulling out, but Molly grabbed hold of him.

“Oh, no you don’t, you keep going until you squirt! I can have several cums but a male has to reload his cock before he can carry on!” She explained and wrapped her legs around his ass to pull him back into her.

After a few more pushes he could feel his scrotum tightening again, “Molly I … think … I’m … About … to…” And he came deep inside her body screaming out as he did so, hearing her scream as her orgasm was triggered by his.

Molly took Paul back to the bay, standing by the door as Paul entered, Captain Conrad took in her look as Paul went to him. “Well did he do his work well?” He asked her.

Molly smiled and touched her covered slit, “Oh yes, he was very good Captain. Miss Martha? I think you might find out he knows where everything goes and is very good at the main work!” Molly said with a smile as she closed the door.