[Hells Sniper]

Jacob groaned and stood upwards, the first thing he did was switch his thermal off. The second thing he did was notice the destruction left behind by the bombers. The Covenant army was almost nothing...grunts were on top of cars, jackals were torn apart, and elites were no where to be seen. The smell of blood, burning flesh, and the fresh smell of explosives could be smelt everywhere. Jacob picked up his assault rifle and shook his head. He was contacted by MacLaren. MacLaren: Good hit? Jacob: Roger..clean, thanks CPO. MacLaren: Just doing my job... The line was cut as the shortswords flew by one last time. Jacob started moving back towards the Bentz. He knew the marines were still engaged in firefights here and there, but a majority of the force was just destroyed in the bombing. Jacob's plan had...miraculously and for the time being, worked. It was then, Jacob was contacted by Admiral Harrison. Harrison: Captain Sharpmen, do you copy? Jacob: Admiral...sir? Harrison: Good work down there, I saw what happened. Jacob: Thank you, Admiral. Evac birds? Harrison: Are away. White River evac center is clear of all ships, your actions saved another forty percent of the population of the city, Captain. Jacob: Wasn't just me, Admiral, but thank you. Harrison: Of course...continue the good work with the marines on the ground, Captain. The main base has just been setup and once you are clear down there, we're gonna get a few field commanders down to organize the shit storm that just passed. Harrison paused. Harrison: The Suicide Squad also arrived about a half hour ago...all are stable, good work getting them out. Also--- Officer: Admiral! You better take a look at this...we're getting some weird readings! Officer 2: Same thing, Admiral...I don't know if I am reading this right. Harrison sighed. Harrison: Just keep it organized down there, Captain. That battalion is in your hands...and watch for counter-attacks. Harrison out. With that the line was cut and Jacob returned to the roof of the Bentz. Back on the Vigourous Inferno: Harrison turned to the officers. Harrison: What is it? Officer: I am getting readings from our drones...brutes have just landed in New Armstrong -- Officer 2: And New Havana, sir. Harrison shook his head, he looked at the terminals and noticed the brute fleet still on the opposite side of the warhead field. Harrison: False readings? Officer: I triple-checked Admiral. Radio Officer: New Havana was just hit by a wave of brutes! Their secondary HQ just went down! Harrison turned. He didn't even think of the possibility of this. But after a few moments...he had pieced it all together. Harrison: They are sending cloaked phantoms down to get past our defenses. Harrison turned to the holomap and set a view of the naval scene. He contacted the entire fleet. Harrison: All hands to battle stations! All hands prepare for battle! I want every ship powered up and ready to move now!