Kirov Saga: Armageddon (Kirov Series)
“Then the Captain drifted back to the tactical screen near Rodenko where the two men continued their discussion concerning the Americans.
“Sixteen battleships, Captain. Yes we could put a missile on each and every one, but then we would have only two left. It will be deck guns and modified SAMs for all the years ahead of us, long decades, sir. Think about it.”
“I tell you I have no intention of squandering my missiles as you suggest, Mister Rodenko. We have ample means to carry the fight to that... enemy at a time of my choosing.”
“What means sir? Surely not another special warhead.”
“Those weapons are in inventory for a reason, yes? I have not hesitated to use the full power of this ship. Why are you so squeamish?”
Rodenko had finally realized that his opposition to Karpov had to be framed in ways the Captain would accept. He knew there were no moral considerations in Karpov’s mind now. That was evident in the way he so casually ordered the destruction of that last ship, watching it break and burn without the slightest twinge.MoreLess
“Sixteen battleships, Captain. Yes we could put a missile on each and every one, but then we would have only two left. It will be deck guns and modified SAMs for all the years ahead of us, long decades, sir. Think about it.”
“I tell you I have no intention of squandering my missiles as you suggest, Mister Rodenko. We have ample means to carry the fight to that... enemy at a time of my choosing.”
“What means sir? Surely not another special warhead.”
“Those weapons are in inventory for a reason, yes? I have not hesitated to use the full power of this ship. Why are you so squeamish?”
Rodenko had finally realized that his opposition to Karpov had to be framed in ways the Captain would accept. He knew there were no moral considerations in Karpov’s mind now. That was evident in the way he so casually ordered the destruction of that last ship, watching it break and burn without the slightest twinge.MoreLess
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