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    Space Cats: Making Enemies: Space Cats, #1
    Space Cats: Making Enemies: Space Cats, #1
    Space Cats: Making Enemies: Space Cats, #1
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    Space Cats: Making Enemies: Space Cats, #1

    By Craig A. Price Jr. and Shayne Price

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    Cats are out to explore the galaxy…dogs are ready to protect it.

     

    In the vast expanse of the galaxy, feline explorers from the Cat Exploration Corporation, yearn to make their mark and unveil the secrets of uncharted space. All their leader, Blake, desires is to honor his father's legacy and contribute to the endless curiosity of catkind. Meanwhile, Shadow, a loyal canine under the banner of the Tofferis Empire, is determined to pass his trials and stand as a stalwart guardian, protecting the very galaxy the cats seek to explore.

     

    At the forefront of the Mineral Mining Corporation, Jade, a charismatic catsplorer, spearheads daring expeditions into uncharted territories. His mission: to unearth valuable minerals crucial for advancing feline exploration. Little do they know that their individual aspirations will intertwine in an unexpected political showdown, where cats and dogs are at the center of a cosmic power struggle.

     

    As Blake, Shadow, and Jade navigate the complexities of interstellar politics, allegiances are tested, and the line between friend and foe blurs against the backdrop of unexplored galaxies. In "Space Cats: Making Enemies," the first installment of the series, these unsuspecting heroes find themselves entangled in a captivating space opera with a feline twist. Will they emerge victorious, or will the clash of paws and claws reshape the destiny of the cosmos? Embark on a thrilling journey that combines cosmic curiosity, canine loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of feline explorers. 

     

    If you're a fan of space adventures where the stakes are as high as the humor is charming, "Space Cats: Making Enemies" awaits your cosmic companionship.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherClaymore Publishing
    Release dateJul 16, 2024
    ISBN9781946968128
    Space Cats: Making Enemies: Space Cats, #1
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      Space Cats - Craig A. Price Jr.

      paws and reflect

      Blake

      To boldly go where no cat has gone before!

      Blake's brown tail waved back and forth as he paced on the bridge aboard his ship, the StormCat. The shutters on the window opened wide, causing starlight to flood the room, and the haunting beauty of the deep purple planet they approached illuminated the darkness. Inside the bridge, the cats worked tirelessly, constantly working the controls, and would often take naps if they weren’t doing anything. It was way more efficient than the way of humans, who were always constantly without rest.

      The CEC, or Cat Exploration Corporation, demanded felines explore any solar system they passed, searching for intelligent life out there. More intelligent than the humans they'd left behind on earth. After all, humans were nothing but savages who spent all day worrying and working rather than doing something productive… like napping or chasing mice.

      Blake's eyes grew drowsy as he thought about sleep. He ceased pacing, curled up and laid down on the floor, feeling the cold metal under his belly, and purred.

      Captain, we're here, Azalea said, turning from her chair.

      Blake stretched, his paws trembling as he nearly hissed at Azalea for disturbing his nap. But he could not hold her to blame. This was what they were tasked with doing.

      Once they finished with this system, Blake could get his much deserved nap before they arrived at the next location. Licking his chomps, he sauntered over to Azalea, standing to his hind legs and peering at the screen. Have you run the scanners?

      Searching for life now, Captain. Azalea looked back to her second monitor, where she pawed at a mouse behind the screen.

      The system beeped and Azalea turned from her game to look at the screen once more. Scans for life have come back negative, sir. The atmosphere is not breathable.

      Right. Blake ran his paw through his matted fur, then turned around to stroll back to his chair, his tail flicking in the air. Ready the engines. It's time to head to the next system, and take a much needed nap.

      Sir? Fransis interjected.

      Blake turned to the scientist. Fransis was the most curious cat Blake knew. One day, it was going to get him killed. What is it, Fransis?

      I would like to explore the planet.

      For what? Blake hissed. We've already determined there is no life on it. And we can't breathe on the surface. What would you have us do?

      I want to collect samples.

      Don't you have enough samples in your lab? Blake yawned.

      Please? Fransis asked. I just want a sample of some of that purple gas.

      What for? Blake asked.

      I've been running experiments with catnip with various gas and vapors, and would love to see how this gas reacts with it.

      Blake twirled his paw in his whiskers. Fine… but don't waste all the catnip. Set a course for the planet's surface.

      Blake motioned for Fransis and Azalea to follow him. A few other cats moved from their positions on the bridge to fill the gaps they left as the three of them went to the decompression chamber.

      He knew he shouldn't be traveling to the planet with the others. After all, he was the captain. His place was on the bridge. He had people to send out to the planet, and for a moment, he thought about it. But that wasn't why he got into this business. Blake was an explorer at heart. He wanted to see the stars. To go where no cat had gone before. He wanted to make his family proud.

      Blake had never met his father. His mother told him he was a farmer. Blake wished he had known him. He spent many catnaps wondering what his father was like. All he knew was that his father magically disappeared when he was still an infant. He liked to imagine the amazing catnip his father grew and hoped he could make him proud by being on the go as an adventurer—an adventurer like him. At least, that was what Blake hoped had happened to his father. Surely he hadn't just abandoned him. No, that wasn't what he dreamed about. His father was out there somewhere, on some grand adventure. And Blake would make him proud. He was no scaredy cat. Blake had to fulfill his dreams, no matter the costs.

      They all put on their space suits and waited for the red light to turn green. It only took a few more minutes for the light to turn when the ship jerked slightly as it touched down on the surface.

      Blake was the first one to step out of the ship and glance around. He observed the planet seemed to be mostly made up of gas, but upon looking closer, he saw a few strange objects buzzing around him. Were they life? They reminded him of insects, particularly the flies he used to chase while still a kitten back on earth.

      Fransis got straight to work, using jars to catch the purple vapors. He even captured a few of the strange objects floating around in separate glass containers. Blake and the others who had joined monitored the perimeter to ensure nothing strange had occurred. They were prepared, blasters at the ready—just in case.

      Once Fransis finished his samples, they went back to the StormCat. All of them were tired, and quite ready for a nap. Fransis departed the shuttle bay immediately and left for the Research Laboratory.

      When Blake stepped back onto the bridge, he discovered everyone was asleep. A light, muffled purring lingered in the otherwise silent room. Each purr complimented another in a beautiful harmony.

      Blake's nose twitched, and he meowed.

      Everyone stretched to attention.

      Did everyone get a good nap? Blake asked.

      I did, Azalea purred.

      Rhetorical. We've talked about this. You cannot all nap at the same time. What if we're attacked?

      We would have sensed an attack, Azalea said. Besides… we have nine lives.

      Now you know that’s not true. That was used to make us cats more superior, Blake said sarcastically.

      Azalea frowned. Yeah, but no one has to know, now do they?

      Let's get out of this system so we can properly take a nap.

      Aye, Captain.

      The ship shook as they headed out of the system. Blake stretched his paw and clawed at his chair to prevent the ship from tossing him across the bridge. Others weren't as lucky. Diego hung onto his chair with his claws as long as he could before letting loose and flying across the room, hitting the wall; but of course, he landed on his feet.

      What was that? Blake asked.

      We're nearing a volcanic planet, Azalea said unsteadily as she clawed herself to a chair, watching the monitors.

      We're in space. How is that affecting us?

      The pressure of the planet's volcanoes is excessive. It's blowing out volcanic rock into the atmosphere, and shards of it are slamming against the exterior hull.

      Is it dangerous?

      I don't know how much more our hull can take before a shard penetrates it.

      Blake growled. He glanced side to side, trying to find where the pilot had gone, before he remembered he was the pilot. He pounced into the air for the steering column. Slamming the controls to the left, he maneuvered the ship away from the erupting volcanos of the planet, and into empty space. A few more pieces of space debris collided with the hull before they were out of the volcanic storm.

      They were clear as Blake hit the controls to make the jump to the next system. It had been quite a day, and now it was time for a nap. He yawned, curled up on his captain's chair, and began snoozing.

      flyball and furious

      Shadow

      In space, no one can resist the charm of a wagging tail.

      Shadow meticulously organized his den, ensuring that every item was in its proper place. A dog had to keep his den nice. While Shadow worked on organizing his things, his mentor, Obsidian, walked into the den. Shadow was under Obsidian as an apprentice. He looked up to Obsidian. They often worked together on various tasks and missions.

      Obsidian noticed Shadow's attention to detail. Are you preparing for an inspection?

      Shadow nodded, his paw resting

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