D. Rebbitt > Quotes

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“No, I’m in the supplementary reserve,” Homer pointed out. “As in supplementary to the actual reserve. As in, never call me. Ever.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“In the First Incursion, many millions of imperial citizens perished because we weren’t prepared. The Globur took advantage of that weakness. We must not visit this conflict on our children as we have recently done, for they may not survive.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

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“This mission does not exist, nor will it ever exist. If either of you breathes a word of it. I will end you.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

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“The Fleet made a choice. A choice for humanity. The Grand Admiral gave the Senate a stark choice—conscription or augmentation.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“James stood, her face an impassive mask, leaning over her desk. “They are not your Marines, Lieutenant. They are mine. I am generously lending them to you to look after. And don’t spread some bullshit about serving the empire. Why are you here?”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“I don’t understand,” Cranston replied, rattled. “Just who the hell are you to carry a Tier 7 clearance usually reserved for the senior staff, as a rear admiral?”
Zenke held up a finger. “As the longest-serving rear admiral.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“You have given much to the Fleet and the empire, and humanity needs you one last time. Standby for quantum drive. We are the sword of humanity. We will prevail. Battle stations.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“You asked if I knew John Forest,” he said heavily. “I knew the person you know as John Forest. I liked him. He was the most gifted fighter pilot I have ever seen. He gave us a miracle—and hope—in those dark days of the First Incursion when we were losing. Here’s to John Forest, or whoever he really was.” Jones raised his glass and took another sip of his whiskey.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“The truth is that Rear Admiral Brown did everything—everything anyone could have expected and more—to keep the peace, but he was attacked by the so-called peace activists. His reward for his restraint and his commitment to duty was to be branded the Butcher of Castellan.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“We call it the First Incursion because another came after it.” Homer Sanderson nodded. “Rest assured, there will be more if we don’t act.”
― D Rebbitt, Revelation: The Globur Incursion Book 10

“A large Globur battle group winked into existence, coming out of quantum drive very close to the task force.”
― D. Rebbitt, Fulcrum

“In a system not so far from here, Fleet personnel and Marines are dying, Senator.” Simmons loomed over the senator, and he seemed to recoil. “They rely on us to make sure they have the support they need. I would term that critical.”
― D. Rebbitt, Salvation

“Thank you—Karl. They tell me such memory issues are tricky and that I may never regain my memory, or it may come flooding back all at once.” John made an unpleasant face. “That means regular visits to a doctor to probe my feelings.”
“Sounds cruel and unusual,” Flint remarked with a smirk.”
― D. Rebbitt, Campaign: The Globur Incursion Book 8

“A special assignment, he thought. A situation has developed. Those were words you never really wanted to hear, just as you prepared to go on shore leave.”
― D. Rebbitt, Contact

“Just where “operational” resided was a guess, really – a gray area that was ruthlessly exploited. It was possible to have 50% of fighters serviceable and be 100% operational. Operational really meant fit for use in war.”
― D. Rebbitt, Onslaught

“The blinding incandescent Globur beams crisscrossed each other in the passageway, finding the Marines and hitting them several times each. The passageway erupted in a maelstrom of fire, propelling Globur and Globur parts through the passageway past the Marines. It all seemed surreal in the silence of the vacuum.”
― D. Rebbitt, Assault: The Globur Incursion Book 6

“A Globur beam caught the Marine next to her as Globur flowed out of a hole that suddenly appeared in the bulkhead. The scene unfolded in slow-motion horror.”
― D. Rebbitt, Redoubt

“This vessel will be a primary target, but I will not transfer my flag. I will remain here with you, as I was when we started this journey. If we cannot prevail, we will end together. There is no other choice”
― D. Rebbitt, Fulcrum

“That is the Karl I know.” Flint beamed. “Look, I could be bitter about how you press-ganged me into this XO gig, but I’m making the best of it instead.”
“Press-ganged?” Zenke shot back, amused. “You endure so much, Gordon. How do you cope?”
― D. Rebbitt, Stalemate: The Globur Incursion Book 9

“Here we will find victory, and we will become the sword of humanity to punish those who would seek to destroy us.”
― D. Rebbitt, Sword: The Globur Incursion Book 5