[Naked Crook]

Trust ODST: Alright...follow me sir. The ODST Turned, and led The Risk Takers down a long corridor, making a left hand turn when they had reached the end. After they had turned the corner, they quickly came upon a large vault door that was under very heavy guard. The ODST Simply walked by, with The Risk Takers in Tow, right up to the large vault door. He began to enter in a passcode on a touchscreen device that was mounted on the door. Once the ODST had entered his code, a light above the door turned green, and the large vault door began to open. As the door door opened, more and more details of this room became apparent. There were dozens of Scientists inside the large vault, dozens of computer systems, and something that stood apart from everything else...something that was neither of Human or Covenant origin. Trust ODST: There it is. That is what we are here to secure. The ODST paused. Trust ODST: I don;t fully understand what it is...but it only recently started glowing red like that. I guess the eggheads woke it up or something. I can't be sure. However...from what I understand...there is information on that thing that some AI wants. I don't know all the details. The ODST paused. Trust ODST: All I know is that we have to get this thing back to The Ulterior Motive in order to pair it up with some other piece of hardware that was recovered the Installation Desert. The ODST looked at The Risk Takers. Trust ODST: I am just glad they sent you guys. Based on our intel...The Covenant worship this stuff. If they saw us with it...that could be trouble. The more force we have on our side...the better. Meanwhile: Black 1 glared at Jacob for a moment before speaking. Black 1: I am getting doubts about you, given the situation. I need to know how reliable you are going to be during this mission. The fact is...victory is an absolute must today...and I am stuck with an unknown element on my team. Black 1 paused. Black 1: Frankly...I am just not confident in your abilities...and I am not confident in your dedication to what we are looking to accomplish here today. Black 1 paused. Black 1: I am in a position where I have to trust someone who has not yet proven themselves to The Trust. Black 1 paused again. He began to walk circles around Jacob. Black 1: I need to know if you can pull the trigger on The UNSC. I need you to prove your loyalty. Black 1 looked at the rest of Black Team and gestured his head. Black 1: Jacob...come with me. I want you to do something for me. Black 1 turned and walked away. ODST Black Team followed at a distance, staying behind Jacob at all times, while Jacob followed behind Black 1. Black 1 led the group of soldiers to a stairwell, as he began to run up the flight of stairs, taking two steps at a time, as he ran up. Black 1 led Jacob, and Black Team, up about 5 floors, before he stopped, and walked back out into the corridor. He began to lead Jacob and Black Team down the corridor, eventually stopping in front of a large pane of glass. Black 1 looked out the window. He had a clear field of view on the UNSC force that was advancing on the Apex Applied Research Building. Black 1: Jacob...I would think you are a good shot with that Sniper Rifle of yours. Perhaps not as good as Black 3...but good none the less. So...with that said... Black 1 turned, as he slammed his fist right through the glass, shattering it completely, and giving Jacob a spot to fire through. Black 1: I want you to kill EVERY SINGLE UNSC soldier down there...in three minutes. Black 3 will supervise your shots to make sure you score head shots or kill shots, at the least. Black 1 paused. Black 1: If by the three minute mark I am dissatisfied by the number of soldiers still alive down there... Black 1 looked at Black 2, who cocked his shotgun. Black 1: Black 2 will shoot you in the back of the head before you even get a chance to turn around. Black 1 then looked at Black 3, and gave him a nod. Black 3 tossed Jacob a few extra clips of sniper ammo. Black 1: The only rule...do not kill Commander Vernette. He belongs to us. Everyone else...I want their brains on the ground. Black 1 paused. Black 1: Your three minutes begins now. Start shooting. Xyrho looked up at Furum for a moment, before he nodded. Xyrho: That was easier than I expected. A good start. Xyrho stepped back a bit, and paused. Xyrho: Currently...we are moving to take position over the Human city of "New Havana". Your Chieftain has left me in charge of dealing with this city, while he keeps the rest of the fleet busy with "other tasks". Xyrho paused. Xyrho: I am sure you understand why. Xyrho paused again. Xyrho: I have been giving consideration to ging down there personally to deal with this situation...but I would prefer to see what the situation is first. From what I understand...it is volatile...but I wish to see exactly HOW volatile it is. Xyrho turned away from Furium, but he continued to speak. Xyrho: I trust you have no objections with going down to the battle field personally?