Foothold For A Loner

admission committee’s final decision was to be announced the day after the last theoretical exam. Based on the results each candidate got an integral score that summarized the grades he received in all tests, as well as bonus

“Report to my office.” Major Weber’s voice resounded in the radio communicator of Lieutenant Alexey Egoroff, who was training with his group at the firing range simulator. The new missile system, Storm-M, had just been deployed, but they were still trying to master these new weapons during the downtime between military operations, and so they continued to go on missions with the usual guns.

“Report to my office.” Major Weber’s voice resounded in the radio communicator of Lieutenant Alexey Egoroff, who was training with his group at the firing range simulator. The new missile system, Storm-M, had just been deployed, but they were still trying to master these new weapons during the downtime between military operations, and so they continued to go on missions with the usual guns.

“Yes, Sir, in five minutes. I’m at the shooting range,” replied Alexey, breaking off the training exercise with regret. “Continue without me. Ivan, you’re in charge. Practice shooting at lightly armored targets a few more times. When I return

The admission committee’s final decision was to be announced the day after the last theoretical exam. Based on the results each candidate got an integral score that summarized the grades he received in all tests, as well as bonus points for extra knowledge and skills. The passing grade was calculated on the basis of the number of places available in the Academy. This time it was equal to