" It was from
Commander Walters' office. Thoughtfully he opened it and read:
To: CAPTAIN STEVE STRONG: Cadet Supervisor,
_Polaris_ Unit
Upon receipt of this communication, you are ordered to
transfer the supervisory authority of the cadet unit
designated as _POLARIS_ unit; i.e., Cadets Tom Corbett, Roger
Manning, and Astro, and the command of the rocket cruiser
_Polaris_, to the command and supervisory authority of Major
Connel for execution of mission as outlined herein:
1. To test range, life, and general performance of audio
communications transmitter, type X21.
2. To test the above-mentioned transmitter under conditions of
deep space flight.
3. This test to take place on the planet Tara, Alpha Centauri.
This communication and all subsequent information relative to
above-mentioned mission shall be classified as _topmost
secret_.
Signed: WALTERS,
_Commandant_, Space Academy
"So that's it," he thought. "A hop into deep space for the _Polaris_
unit!" He smiled. "The cadets of the _Polaris_ unit are in for a little
surprise in two ways," he thought.
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