Writer / Reader / Dreamer
AJ Knox lives in Upstate with his wife and daughters. He works overnights at his main career and writes as a hobby.
To date he has 3 self-published works.
A Novella: The Universe Corps Book 1 - Cadet Margaret McBride
A Screenplay: The Walker Sisters Detective Agency
'Famous Last Words' in the anthology Beyond The Levee by Peter Talley
He is currently working on an anthology of short horror stories - tentatively titled "That One Night." The stories are about several women who experience horror events that happen on the same night, at first not realizing they are all connected.
They encounter ghouls, vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, sasquatch, home invasion and more classic tropes.
On "That One Night" he has collaborated with artist Miya Neru again to create a cover page for each story. This will allow each of the girls to shine thanks to Miya's very talented artistic style.
The Universe Corps
By AJ Knox
It's the 31st century, and the Universe Corps is a conglomeration of many planets. Everyone works together to make the best world for all the planets in the Corps.
Margaret McBride is a first-year Cadet at the Universe Corps Academy. She and her cadet squad earn the right to a coveted training, one month on a communications satellite called the CRS2, but fondly referred to as the beer-can-in space.
The usual CRS2 detail is a task for second-year cadets so it is an honor for this first-year squad to be placed there. But the is excitement is cut short during the third week when a hostile alien presence invades the Earth, with Margaret and her squad trapped in the CRS2, and they find that hostile aliens have come aboard.
Anders
Ch'Tharan
DOB: February 14, 3000
Height: 5'8" (172.72 CM)
Weight: 150 lbs (68.03 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: White
Eye Color: Blue
Blood Type: Cobalt Blue
Gender: Male
Race: Aeolian
Racial Characteristic: Antennae
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
Ch'Tharan is an excellent soldier. He is able to perform multiple tasks at once and never questions any order given. Loyal to his team, to a fault. We need this level of loyalty in all our servicemen. I believe he would be an asset to The Universe Corps.
Fitzpatrick
Helen
DOB: September 1, 3002
Height: 5'3" (160.02 CM)
Weight: 112 lbs (50.80 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: Strawberry Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Blood Type: AB+
Gender: Female
Race: Terran
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
Carefree but not careless, Helen has a heart of gold. She is top of her class for engineering and I suspect we will see products she designs or improves with her own modifications before she turns 30. She knows her way around all spaceships systems and seems more comfortable talking to computers then she does people, and she is very comfortable talking to people. I believe she would be an asset to The Universe Corps.
Gaim
Sali
DOB: May 28, 3001
Height: 6'0" (182.88 CM)
Weight: 240 lbs (108.86 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Blood Type: IA+
Gender: Male
Race: Arthropoda
Racial Characteristic: 6 Arms
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
Every crew has a class clown, and for this squad that is Sali. He is the inspiration behind the motivation. His bright attitude helps keep the team focused and moving forward. His constant smile is annoying... I mean delightful. He would be an excellent credit to The Universe Corps
Kaymore
Kerr
DOB: November 8, 2999
Height: 6'7" (200.66 CM)
Weight: 240 lbs (108.86 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Blood Type: CA+
Gender: Male
Race: Knubble
Racial Characteristic: Ridges
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
The Knubble race is relatively new to the Universe Corps. That being said, Kaymore has shown dedication to the Corps and loyalty to his squad. He has demonstrated on multiple occasions he dedication to ensuring the safety of his squad, at times even placing his own safety at risk for the benefit of others. He has a strong sense of comradery to his teammates, as well as to myself and the corps. He would be an excellent addition to the Universe Corps.
McBride
Margaret
DOB: April 18, 3002
Height: 5'2" (157.48 CM)
Weight: 110 lbs (49.89 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: Red
Eye Color: Green
Blood Type: A+
Gender: Female
Race: Terran
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
Margaret is sort of a legacy. Her uncle is a Captain (Eric McBride) and her older brother is an Ensign (Jack McBride) in The Universe Corps. She aspires to one day captain a spaceship of her own. She has shown leadership capabilities as well as high levels of integrity. These traits are constitutive for her goal. She is also the heart of the team. She believes in making her teammates resolve conflicts before parting ways, which has definitely benefited all members of her squad. I believe she would make an excellent asset to The Universe Corps.
Merrik
Galen
DOB: January 26, 2998
Height: 5'8" (177.8 CM)
Weight: 145 lbs. (65.77 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Blood Type: B-
Gender: Male
Race: Alpha Centaurian
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
In my initial report, I stated this squad had no bullies. If it did have a bully, that person would be Galen Merrik. He has a strong personality and pushes forward when he knows he is right, even when he isn't. He has clashed with every member of the squad, but that is because he pushes everyone to be the best they can be. He is the voice that pushes you to work harder, think faster, be better. It makes him the least popular member, but the squad would not have made it to number one without him. He would make an excellent asset to the Universe Corps.
Perry
Robert
DOB: July 12, 3002
Height: 5'8" (172.72 CM)
Weight: 150 lbs. (68.04 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Blood Type: B+
Gender: Male
Race: Terran
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
Perry is the quintessential everyman. He can perform any non-specialized tasks flawlessly. That might sound like a negative, but he has demonstrated the ability to outperform anyone on any task that does not require a specialist. He would make an excellent serviceman in The Universe Corps.
Skavic
Dorona
DOB: September 28 2998
Height: 5'4" (162.56 CM)
Weight: 120 lbs. (54.43 KG)
Scars: None
Tattoos: None
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Violet
Blood Type: B-
Gender: Female
Race: Vulpine
Racial Characteristic: Tail
Military Branch: Universe Corps
Rank: Cadet
Skavic is a loner. She has yet to even reveal her personal name to the rest of her squad. She may feel slighted that the other two females on the squad have paired up, leaving her out of their personal activities. If she does feel this way, it does not affect her abilities to work as a team member or giving it her all. I have noted that she does not stop at the minimum requirement. She stresses the maximum. She is not afraid to give 110% and she has been pivotal in her squads' accomplishments. I believe she would be an asset to The Universe Corps.
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