The Olympus Device: Book Three by Joe Nobody Read Free Book Online Page A

Military morale at an all-time low, several members of the general staff considering resigning, the Pentagon in disarray sort of thing. With all the current public outcry plus the risk of a damaged military on his hands, he’ll welcome having an out.”
     
    Hughes sat quietly, his mind racing with the possibilities. Armstrong watched him carefully, secretly wondering if the senator had the intestinal fortitude for treason.
     
    But was it really sedition? Armstrong was sick of the United States being the world’s unappreciated policeman. He’d lost so many friends and comrades, just to see the military thrown under the bus when things got rough. I only want our government to run the way the framers originally conceived, the admiral thought.   Even they believed a revolution every few decades was a good thing. We’re merely doing this to restore our country.
     
    Any doubt Armstrong had concerning his partner in treachery was annulled when Hughes finally spoke.
     
    “You know I've been thinking. The president has shown a great deal of incompetence in this whole situation. It really makes me worry about what would happen if the rail gun were in the government’s hands with such a man in charge. Perhaps it’s time for a more capable group of patriots, such as ourselves, to take control and steer the United States in the right direction.”
     
    The topic of seizing control of the United States was now on the table. Armstrong grinned widely, happy to see they were on the same page. “I’ve been thinking the exact same thing, Senator. I am sure that our original strategy of forcing the president to resign and the Congress to make some badly needed changes is a step in the right direction. However, in reality, I think we must consider taking things a step further.”
     
    “Yes, it is time for a drastic change,” Hughes agreed. “Technology like the rail gun doesn’t come to light every day. It would be irresponsible to just sit around and watch such an opportunity wasted.”
     
    “With the science of the rail gun, there will be nothing but progress. It solves so many problems we’re currently facing. Iran? Russia? Terrorists? With unlimited energy, who needs oil? Without the revenue from our gas guzzling society, our friends in the Middle East won’t be able to fund their radical allies. If North Korea won’t disarm, we’ll just crush their nuclear program with a single shot from the Olympus Device. I could go on and on.”
     
    “All the while, free energy will create an economic boom the likes of which we’ve never seen. But none of this is going to happen if the men controlling the technology are incompetent, slithering fools such as those that occupy the White House today. Our nation needs strong leadership, especially with the Olympus Device in the government’s hands.”
     
    “Then we’re in agreement, Senator,” Armstrong nodded, extending his hand to the politician.
     
    Hughes smiled and accepted the handshake. “For too long has the government failed the American people. I’m in full agreement that now is the time for us to step in and cut away the rot that is Washington.”
     
    Armstrong nodded with approval. He sauntered over to the well-stocked bar and overturned two glasses. “A drink then, to seal a pact of revolution.”
     
    “A toast then, to new beginnings and a prosperous new world – guided by us,” Hughes responded, raising his glass.
     
    After finishing the bourbon, Hughes again became reflective. “You know some people are going to believe we’re traitors.”
     
    “Only if we lose, Senator,” Armstrong responded. “If we succeed, then we’ll be called whatever the hell we want to be called. I, personally, prefer the term ‘patriot.’”

Chapter 3
     
    It had been a simple matter, convincing the other members of the president’s panel to recommend the government initiate negotiations with Weathers. The senator from Pennsylvania knew that was the easy