This
was the area from which Starlight Enterprise conducted its Martian
operations.
Immediately after landing, the Starmen were brought into a spacious
office. As they entered, a clean-shaven man with a rather long crew cut
looked up.
"Mr. Konig!" exclaimed Zip as he led the little parade into the central
portion of the complex. "I sure didn't expect to see you here!" Konig
was in charge of security throughout the entire SE system.
"Welcome to the Base, Starmen!" Konig stood up and came around his desk
to greet each of them with a warm, two-handed handshake. He was a
genial man, large but by no means overweight, very strong, firm, and of
almost regal bearing. He gave the impression of being always available
and affable, but never to be taken for granted.
"Sit down," he continued. "What I have to say is of vital importance
and I'm afraid we don't have time to do more than get you briefed on
the situation. I can't even take the time to commend you for the
outstanding work you did against the pirates. Richard is busting with
pride over his newest Starmen! I can't say I blame him-you did
marvelous work! You three are wanted on Earth for some special
recognition, but unfortunately we have a brief mission for you first."
"Richard" was Richard Starlight, the head of Starlight Enterprise who
had entrusted Mark and Joe with their Martian assignment.
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