Veil Rising Quotes

“Koda shot the woman a look”
― Brandon Ellis, Veil Rising

“Open the door.”
― Brandon Ellis, Veil Rising

“Manning signaled several of his men. They exited the lobby and marched down a hallway, to stop in front of a large elevator. Manning pressed the elevator button and led them inside, motioning for Shae to enter first. “Stay in the back, Admiral.” Manning handed the admiral a rifle. “Just in case.” Shae inspected the weapon. It was black metallic and lightweight, yet it didn't feel metallic. “Who issued this to you?” It was a weapon he'd never seen before. “It was Payson's”
― Brandon Ellis, Veil Rising

“pulled her hand away, halting in front of the palace’s exit. “Gentlemen first.” He walked out of the palace and down the stairs, heading to the elevator that would lead them to the landing pad. “We should just blow up the starbase from the inside, and then we can be through with this. It would have been more efficient and easier. We could train our new military pilots elsewhere and not use them up on useless missions like taking out Star Guild and Starbase Matrona.” He pointed to his chest. “I get blamed, and here these pilots were, not doing their job and not taking out that starbase.” He stopped and looked up at Sabra. “What do you think?” He gave a sideways smile like his plan was the ace of all plans. Sabra lifted a brow. “We’ve already attempted such. Each weapon’s transport carrying explosives to the starbase has been intercepted and neutralized.” Zim stood straighter, his back arching. “By who?” “The Space Templars.” Zim grimaced. He knew the Templars would be an issue. Sabra’s lips sneered over a toothy smile. “By the way,” she added, “that Admiral Shae Lutz of yours?” “Yeah?” “He didn’t die today. In fact, he escaped the brig.” Zim bared his teeth. “What?”
― Brandon Ellis, Veil Rising

“This is my bio-technician. Her IQ doubles most of our own.”
― Brandon Ellis, Veil Rising

“glowing”
― Brandon Ellis, Veil Rising