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Post by Danny on Dec 16, 2009 5:33:28 GMT -5
The Radiant Jewel, the tip of the spear preparing to be vengeful hurled at the Rifter foe. Behind it, a mass of Assault Carriers, Frigates, Cruisers and Destroyers. The full force of the Sangheili prepared to descend upon the Rifters... Anau watched outside a view point as a Battle Cruiser maneuvered itself to cover the Radiant Jewels flank, and then as two Assault Carriers and a Battle Cruiser emerged from slipspace and approached the readying fleet. "Recon reports the Rifters have gun emplacements on Earths moon, Special Operations report to the hanger for mission briefing," an Elite ordered over the PA system. Anau turned around and looked at the room he was in, it contained his squad- the squad he was now a part of. "Seems like overkill, doesn't it?" an Elite asked Anau, turning way from another viewpoint. "This Rifters need to know we mean business," an Elite answered for Anau from across the room. "I think the fact that these 'Rifters' achieved something we never could may have something to do with it," answered another. "Something Truth never could," Anau corrected, taking one last look outside the Carrier, "Surely the Humans put up a worthy fight, surely they still are fighting..." "I don't know Nadum', the Spartan said something about his planet being destroyed," one said with a saddened tone. "Let's pray it hasn't, or pray that some managed to escape," Anau replied, "I think we should get to the hanger, what do you say Major?"
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Post by IndigoWolf on Dec 16, 2009 11:42:44 GMT -5
"Oh," said Zarra, remembering she was in charge, "Yes, yes we should. Come." She started toward the hangar, waving for the rest to follow.
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Post by Ares on Dec 16, 2009 21:13:20 GMT -5
The Radiant Jewel hurled foward through space. Its bridge housed several important figures- first and foremost, the Councilors Katar Yamos and Toku 'Vereem. Also on the bridge was the Ship Master, Zakui 'Vudem, and his Ultra assistant. The massive Assault Carrier was a sharpened pike lunging foward towards an armored chest. Behind the huge craft blasted Destroyers, Frigates, and Cruisers. Banshees and Phantoms sat active in the bays, prepared for a quick launch into combat. Sangheili, Unngoy, and Lekgolo stood, armed and armored for combat.
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Ship Master Zaku 'Vudem, the leading military member of this battle force, stood near the two Councilors, the symbolic heads of this mission. The sheer knowledge that not one, but two, Councilors were leading the strike had nearly doubled morale, and the Elites in specific seemed much more willing to strike at the Rifters.
The golden-armored Zealot growled to the two Councilors. "We have entered the Earth system, Councilors."
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Post by Spec-Opp Spartan on Dec 16, 2009 21:35:04 GMT -5
"Earth...I never thought I would come as a conqueror" murmered Katar to himself. "Send a Seraph Squadron to scout the system for these Rifters..make sure they are equiped with active camoflage" said Katar to Zaku. He looked at the other councilor for a moment incase he dared to interject even if they were the same rank Katar had more experience and juristiction in this area.
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Post by Danny on Dec 16, 2009 23:56:41 GMT -5
"Listen up!" a Zealot yelled from atop a Wraith, "Our recon force reported a gun emplacement on Earths moon, Luna. The gun is shielded, heavily. This gun will be a nuisance, and we assume it also serves as an outpost. So your mission is to be transported in via camouflaged Phantoms, find a way inside and disable the gun. Or alternatively, the shield generator so a passing cruiser can destroy it... Chances are the Rifters already know we're here, but we cant risk giving up the element of surprise. Three squads, Major Yairum, Major Nadum and Commander Ulag," Anau lifted his head in surprise and quickly scanned the faces of the Elites gathered around the Wraith; on the oppisite side of the tank stood his brother. "Yairums squad will secure the gun with Major Nadum, who will then proceed in search of the shield generator, and Commander Ulags squad will secure any means of hostile communication. Silence is the key, the Rifters shouldn't be expecting trouble, so catch them, and keep them off guard. Be swift warriors, the fleet will hold it's position until we can confirm the shield or the gun is down, may the Gods be with you all." The Zealot clenched his fist and held it to his chest and bowed his head in respect for his warriors. Anau then turned to his squad mates and Zarra, they all huddled round, just as the other squads were doing. "I don't like the lack of intel on this operation," one whispered. "Neither, I bet they'll attack even if the gun isn't offline," "They must know it's potential," Anau said, "They never mentioned what happened to the recon team."
(OoC: Sorry if I spelt Zarra's last name wrong)
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Post by Ares on Dec 17, 2009 10:56:28 GMT -5
Ship Master 'Vudem nodded. The golden-armored miltary head of this mission turned to his Ultra, Ryja 'Nijum. "You heard him. Send seven Seraphs- and cloak them. Don't let them get their guard up," The pearly-armored Sangheili strutted off to do his duties, and the Ship Master turned back to the pair of Councilors.
Toku 'Vereem turned his face to look at Katar. Councilor Vereem had an incredibly ornate helmet- instead of having the standard crest-like helmet, 'Vereem wore a fan-shaped one that definitely announced his presence. The left side of his face, however, was bared.... and it showed how much he had paid for a battle against four SPARTANS, by himself.
The left side of his face showed extensive scarring to the point of his left side of his face being nearly covered with them... at least ten black scars ran across it, and his deep black eyes peered out at Katar.
"I see the wisdom in that, Katar... But I would also advise we move in behind Europa. If we get to there, we will be ready to strike them once we recieve the signal."
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Post by IndigoWolf on Dec 17, 2009 11:54:55 GMT -5
((OoC: Don't worry, you spelled it right. I actually have trouble remembering how it's spelled sometimes myself. xD ))
"However little we know, it still needs to be done," Zarra cut in, "We are Special Operations, we do what the rest of the Sangheili are too cowardly to do." She grinned. "Come on, let's get to the Phantom."
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Post by Danny on Dec 18, 2009 16:08:16 GMT -5
"Agreed, all aboard," Anau slipped on his helmet and made his towards the Phantoms with the rest of the squads. Before he stepped into the grav lift, he was handed a Silenced Carbine; he had worked with one before. He stepped into the grav lift and floated up into the troop bay.
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Post by IndigoWolf on Dec 18, 2009 17:51:36 GMT -5
Zarra entered last and took a seat, examining her new weapon. "Nifty," she remarked looking through the scope, "I wish they would let us use these more often." The Phantom lifted off and left the hangar, heading for Earth's moon.
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Post by Danny on Dec 19, 2009 17:16:47 GMT -5
"Prepare yourselves," the Zealot advised from the cockpit of the Phantom. Anau attached the Carbine to his back and prepared to leap out of the cargo bay. The doors opened, or so he was told, he couldn't tell because of the Phantoms camouflage. He leaped out with the other Elites and hit the moons surface. "Be still," the Commander ordered as the Phantoms retreated back to the fleet. Before the squads stood the large, lacking in any striking features, Rifter gun. The barrel of the weapon matched that of the Human MAC cannon, it was coated in a pale white, and mounted on a circular platform. "That weapon is enormous," Anau marvelled, when suddenly a beam of light seemed to shoot up and dome over the weapon. "That's the shield," the Commander informed as the light faded, "We should be able to walk right through it. Keep camouflage activated at all times," Anau took up his Carbine and walked through the shield, suddenly gravity was restored. Ahead were three paths, one led underground, the other seemed to lead towards the weapon, and the final path led to a catwalk which travelled towards a small tower, possibly the command center. "Choose a path," the Commander ordered, "And stay quiet. Let's get this done."
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Post by IndigoWolf on Dec 19, 2009 18:51:59 GMT -5
"I think I'd prefer the tunnel," Zarra murmured, "I'm not sure if I like how open the path above ground is, though it does appear to be the most dirrect route..." She glanced to where she guessed the rest were, "I don't suppose anyone knows which way leads to what?" she asked quietly.
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Post by Ares on Dec 19, 2009 22:50:54 GMT -5
Zaku listened to the chatter on the Sangheili squads very well encrypted communications systems. The zealot stood on the bridge of the ship, his right hand resting on the the area where his two bottom mandibles connected. Soon, the Ship Master spoke through the comm.
"Here, this could help. I'll have the scans we made sent directly to your helmets. I hope that will aid you in your journey..."
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Post by IndigoWolf on Dec 20, 2009 17:57:27 GMT -5
((OoC: Should I assume there's no particular way were supposed to go, Danny? 'Cause I'm going to just pick randomly in that case. ))
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Post by Danny on Dec 20, 2009 17:58:39 GMT -5
The Commander immediatly took his squad and began jogging up the stairs, then Nadums ran forward down the center path. "I guess we're taking the tunnel," Anau said, moving to the left with an Elite and slowly moving down the stairs. With active camouflage engaged, Anau and another Elite took point and led their squad down a small set of stairs into a yellow light lit hallway. A Rifter pair suddenly stopped their patrol, startled by the sudden appearance of two large shimmers. Anau and the Elite openned fire with their suppressed weapons, putting those two Rifters down. Anau ran forward witht the Elite and stacked the bodies behind a barrel and continued down the hall.
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Post by IndigoWolf on Dec 20, 2009 20:34:18 GMT -5
((OoC: You posted a minute after I left. )) Zarra moved ahead to check around the nearest bend in the tunnel as a third Rifter came into view. Zarra waited for the Rifter to pass, then quietly moved behind it and quicky overpowered the smaller creature, before it could make a sound. She glanced around the bend again. "Clear," she whispered.
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