The Intergalactic Riders

THE INTERGALACTIC RIDERS 
“THE DAY IT BEGAN” 

1/13/2009 
BY: KEVIN D. BARKSDALE 

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The Intergalactic Riders by Kevin D. Barksdale a published author of a new and exciting Science-Fiction Novel that takes the reader on an incredible adventure into the past and then forward again on a trip through the Galaxy to stop a diabolical tyrant from unleashing an ancient and powerful un-adulterated evil which could ultimately destroy The Intergalactic Riders Home-World and other neighboring galaxies.   
Sci-Fi NOVEL 
THE INTERGALACTIC RIDERS 
"THE DAY IT BEGAN" 
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(Quote) - “We all are capable of achievements and feats of reaching incredible heights and being able to show some distinguishing qualities. Always believe in yourself and remember it is important to maintain discipline and keep your focus.” ~KDB.   
Acknowledgements 
First I would like to give an honor to God for giving me this opportunity and setting my feet on the road for success and to be the inspiration to others, next I would like to thank all my friends and family members that supported me and inspired me through-out this journey. A Special Thanks goes out to all of the inspiring and motivational/ entrepreneurial- spirited people, which gave me and others a fighting chance in this uncertain future and trying times. 
Also I would like to give thanks to my Mother and Father for believing in me during the times we shared together “Rest In Peace,” I have and always knew that they were the drive and inspiration for my achievements and the givers toward the proper guidance to pursue my goals and future endeavors. God Bless Grace and John Barksdale for being the instruments in developing a young man that wanted to tell his fictional story and share his writing talents with the world. 
Next I’d like to extend a special thanks to the publishing team and editors, the proofreaders and critiques of my special readers who gave me great feed back in multiple areas during and after the construction of the story. Lastly I would like to thank you, the reader for supporting my dream and joining me on a fantastic adventure that takes you into another realm by giving you a glimpse into a galaxy that might not be that far off. Many of us dream about what is on the other –side of the galaxy, so let your imagination take you on a ride. 
I hope you come and join the Saga of the Intergalactic Riders as they embark upon, “New and Exciting Missions on the Horizon to Come.” Buckle up and prepare yourself for a ride into the cosmos. (Quote) - “We all are capable of achievements and reaching incredible heights and being able to show some distinguishing qualities. Always believe in yourself and remember it is important to maintain discipline and keep your focus.”~KDB.
AUTHOR: KEVIN D. BARKSDALE   


SCI-FI 
ADVENTURE 

“THE DAY IT BEGAN” 

THE INTERGALACTIC RIDERS 
PART (1) 

CHAPTER ONE 

“The Day It Began,” “The year is 3150 AD.,” and I am Altar a young Guardian assigned by my Elders to a special team and this is called “The Intergalactic Riders.” My memoir of this journey begins a millennium and some years into the future when a new and elite team is born with extraordinary talents. Creating a special galactic patrol established by the Elder’s of my home- world and the Planet Alliance from this universe. Their mission was always peace and harmony until one day a stranger entered their home world. This stranger brought new wondrous technology and gadgets to the inter-galactic patrol that enabled them to move in and out of galaxies with only minimal equipment attachments. 
And when the stranger was asked about the cost of the futuristic technology that they were given “His reply,” “I believe that we will be able to work out a reasonable payment plan to cover the cost.” And in the next sentence, “he says” “in three months I will return with the payment obligations.” If my terms are feasible and the purchase of the merchandise is acceptable then a hand shake is good enough to seal the deal. 
So the Captain of the patrol and Ambassadors of their worlds invited the stranger to an evening feast with the team and inhabitants of their planets. After the feast and activities the deal was sealed and the stranger left without haste in the same manner that he entered their Universe. Now, the next day an early morning meeting is held by Captain Burke and his team consisting of six special members handpicked by the ambassadors of each world within their universe, each member of the inter-galactic patrol possessed an incredible ability that was unmatched by the populations of the total planets within their system. 
Starting with First Lieutenant Siegel of planet Oredes, Second Lieutenant Wright of planet Lunexis, Chief Maddicks of planet Mecanis, Sergeant Weis of planet Aqueous, Corporal Biggs of planet Balmore- also teams weapon specialist, lastly Patrolman Brice of planet Zerian which stands for intergalactic patrols home world. Considered to be a routine patrol throughout the neighboring galaxies to check in on the inhabitants and other world dwellers the team would be split up to cover more territory in the quadrant or further most parts of the galaxies. 
The team was very excited to proceed with this mission to try out the new equipment that they were given, because their older gadgets were heavy and bulky especially when entering and exiting different atmospheres.