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Interstellar Patrol
By Glenn Davis
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Interstellar Patrol are the interplanetary police in the El Empire. They have authority on any planet which is a member or ally of the El Empire. They investigate crimes committed on more than one planet or in the space between planets. They work in cooperation with local and planetary law enforcement officers. They can also transport criminals between planets and respond to distress calls.
The normal Interstellar Patrol spaceship consists of two officers. On occasion, married couples may be partners. The dress uniforms are scarlet, black and silver, similar to the design on the ships. The everyday uniform is drab green and brown.
There are two types of Patrols:
Local Patrols
These Patrols operate for short distances between planets. They are based in a capital or major city. Usually, patrol shifts are 12 hours, with officers returning home at the end of each shift. These are more common near major population areas in the Empire.
Deep Space Patrols
These patrols are mainly in low-population areas where the distance between planets makes returning to a home base impractical. These officers are on an eight-month tour of duty, although occasional breaks may be made. Sometimes married couples are partners and, on rare occasions, may have their children with them. Other officers are usually paired in groups of two males or two females, although exceptions can be made.
Note: An official transfer request is required to move from one type of patrol assignment to the other.
The Spaceships
A Deep Space Interstellar Patrol spaceship is two stories high, rectangular in shape, with a conical nose. The bottom part of the nose drops down to form an entrance ramp. It contains everything two officers would need to live comfortably in space during their eight-month tour of duty, conduct criminal investigations, transport criminals, and provide emergency first aid. Earlier models of the ship have a spiral staircase leading from the front straight up to the cockpit; later models have an elevator disc. The ships have a bright scarlet-and-silver exterior.
Local Patrol Interstellar Spaceships are of a similar design but are only one story high, as they do not need extensive living quarters.
Interstellar Patrol spaceships are capable of maintaining Rank Speed for short periods of time. Deep Space ships have a greater Rank Speed capacity than the Local Patrol ships.
Identified Interstellar Patrol Spaceships
Ship 452 - Deep Space - [Gallant] - Sgt. Bonfer and Clp. Otto are the officers.
Ship 827 - Deep Space - [Disappearance] - Sgt. Ronan and Clp. Madai are the officers.
Glenn Davis is a Christian author and Bible teacher whose work draws on more than 40 years of study, writing, and local church teaching. He has written 700+ articles, created five Bible courses, published three books, and shared 100+ Bible videos on YouTube. Readers can find his books on Amazon and follow his teaching on YouTube. Away from the keyboard, he enjoys time with family, reading, walking, and board or card games.
