Just then, the communicator built into Jason's power armor suddenly buzzed. He glanced at the display and saw it was a direct line from the Security Department.
He didn't dare ignore it and immediately answered, "This is Jason. What's the situation?"
An urgent female voice came through the channel. "Captain, the first batch of frigates is complete and about to begin test flights. Minister Austin invites you to the hangar to observe."
"Oh, and there will also be live-fire tests for the new deep-space armaments," she added, briefly outlining the schedule.
Jason's heart skipped a beat. Had the third-generation frigates already been finished? He vaguely recalled the timeline, but he had been so swamped with logistical work lately that the exact date had slipped his mind.
This was a massive milestone; he absolutely had to see it. True to his decisive nature, Jason quickly agreed over the command.
