[Halo] New! San Angeles RPG

[Dark-F137]

"Hmph. This day gets better and better. Master Chief, Commander... I just have one question. Who will be my CO?"

[Kairu]

Reynolds grumbled to himself, however, Frost had a point. She hasn't returned Fireteam Harmony back over to him so it's still out of his hands. He still couldn't shake the feeling that something else was going to go down that wasn't going to go well for Fireteam Harmony. Arman: "Thank you, Ma'am." Arman then faced Nighthawk. Arman: "We're ready to begin when you are."

[Hells Sniper]

Harrison had listened to the entire process, watching, and slowly debating the process in his mind. He had known the in's and out's of AIs, most of his however were used strictly for aerospace design. They were all smart AI's, the UNSC gave him that, but what Nighthawk was proposing was, well, crazy. Harrison did not object though, as much as he didn't want it to happen, he knew Nighthawk was in charge. And he also knew that Hoffman deserved everything that was coming to him. That's when Jacob popped into his mind, if and when they caught or killed Jacob again...that would be a thing to watch. Harrison focused back on reality and watched Nighthawk hover his hand above the confirmation button. Harrison did not move, he simply had his arms crossed and watched. When Hoffman broke down, he smiled to himself. Harrison knew what Nighthawk was planning the moment he had asked the question, he knew he wanted to attack the Ulterior Motive. Harrison waited and continued to listen to the conversations around the officers. Harrison did know one thing, he was going to be sending some of his best squadrons, and only a few of them would be returning. Harrison: I will arrange as many squadrons as I can. As soon as they are able, they will report to you, Captain Frost. Harrison paused and glanced at Hoffman before looking back at Nighthawk. Harrison: I would like Hoffman transferred to the Inferno. Harrison paused. Harrison: And before you ask, it's because of Sharpmen. He most certainly has told the Trust everything they need to know about the King Raven, he's been on that ship for years. Harrison paused again and looked at Nighthawk. Harrison: And you have been on the King Raven a lot in the past few days, the Trust will most certainly think Hoffman is here. If they decide to try and get him back. Harrison paused one final time. Harrison: Once the transfer is complete, we will begin the next phase. We will bring the fight to the Trust. Meanwhile: Dangerus agreed with the words spoken by Xyrho, and he hoped he had made the right decision with Vhat. So far, he has never been wrong. Dangerus: Ultra, you will stick by Xyrho's side until the end of this mission. He will be your commander, your leader, and your mentor from this moment on. You will stand by him, follow his orders. Dangerus paused. Dangerus: Once the shipmaster gets in contact with the Nighthawk human, we will figure out our next plan of action. Until then, I will keep my brutes busy. Dangerus paused again and looked at Furium, Xyrho, and Vhat. Dangerus: Any questions? Meanwhile: The Risk Takers had continued to work on various activities. Desmond worked with the ammunition distribution, Jessica and Lyle worked on armor while Savannah and Liam had left. Liam: According to this, he's in the armory. Savannah looked at Liam. Savannah: I still can't believe you're thinking about it. Liam shrugged as they walked along the hallway. Liam: He is the only person on this ship whose had a conversation with Nighthawk that didn't end in gunfire. He's the only person who can give us some type of edge. Liam paused, he could tell Savannah was angry. Liam: I know how it makes you feel, Hannah. Savannah glared at Liam, he was the only person in the universe who called her that. Liam: I don't want to lose you guys. We're Spartans...we stick together. You are the closest thing to family I have. Savannah sighed and Liam sighed, placing his hand on her shoulder. Liam: Just trust me on this one. I still owe him the information anyway. If I can use that to my leverage, I can get a lot of information from him. He knows Nighthawk, hell, he probably knows Anaconda, too. Liam paused. Liam: And he knows the officers we're facing. Savannah nodded. Savannah: I know, Lee. I just don't trust him...I don't believe that he betrayed his friends for some video. Liam shrugged. Liam: Look around you, Hannah. Liam paused as he opened his hand, they both glanced around and saw dozens of marines and sailors. Liam: These people are here for reasons far worse...far more unbelievable. Liam stopped, they were in front of the elevators. Liam: Just let me know how Emma and William are feeling. We can discuss this more after I see Sharpmen. Savannah nodded and pressed the elevator button, moments later, the door opened. She stepped inside. Liam: Trust me, not him. Savannah nodded. Savannah: I do Lee, I do. The doors closed and Liam stood there for a few minutes. He had a smile on his face as he began to walk towards the armory.

[Naked Crook]

Nighthawk looked at Harrison, and nodded. Nighthawk: I tend to agree. The Trust will target this ship first given the facts. Nighthawk shrugged. Nighthawk: I am sure you and Captain Frost can work something out. Security around Hoffman should be paramount above all else. Keep a very close eye on him. Nighthawk paused. Nighthawk: And no matter what Harrison...do not turn Hoffman over to ANYONE until further notice. Do not even put him on your crew manifest. Keep him quiet and keep him a secret! Nighthawk paused. He then turned to Jennifer. Nighthawk: Jennifer...work with Harrison and organize Hoffman's transfer. Jennifer: Alright. Nighthawk turned back to Harrison. Nighthawk: And Admiral...I am going to need man-power for this operation. The sooner you can get me some of your people...the better. Fireteam Harmony says they are good to go, and I am pretty sure Commander Vernette, and the two Spartans are good to go as well. Tyber: Yeah...the three of us are good to go. Chances are, we are going to be sticking together on this one. Nighthawk nodded to Tye, then turned back to Harrison. Nighthawk: There you have it Admiral. Try not to hold up this party too much. We are gonna wait on you as long as we can. Time is a factor here, and every minute that goes by could be the minute I need to make a very big difference. Meanwhile: Xyrho: There are no questions on my part. I fully understand what must be done! Xyrho looked to Vhat to await his answer. Xyrho: Is there anything else you need to know, Vhat? Meanwhile: Aboard The Ulterior Motive, Yates had made his way down to the cryo bay. As soon as he walked in, he saw several officers sitting in front of large computer terminals, monitoring the cryo tubes. Yates approached one of the officers, as he began to speak to him. Yates: Ensign! The officer looked at Yates. Cryo Deck Ensign: Sir!? Yates: I need a sitrep on Hammer Team! Cryo Deck Ensign: Hammer Team...one moment... The ensign began to type on the keyboard, eventually isolating the cryo pods that were occupied by Hammer Team. Cryo Deck Ensign: They are...fine. No anomalies detected. Yates: Start to thaw them out. We need them ASAP. Cryo Deck Ensign: Aye sir...I will begin right away! It should not take too long to wake them.

[Dark-F137]

"Roger that, Commander." He said, pulling his rifle off his back. "This'll be good."

[Kairu]

Vhat thought for a moment. Vhat: "I do not believe I have any further questions."

[Hells Sniper]

Harrison nodded a few times. Harrison: I will get my teams ready once I return, a few minutes, top. Harrison opened his PDA and pressed a few buttons, he smiled to himself and nodded. Harrison: Strike Team Diamond is on their way, once they arrive, I will transfer Hoffman and get him secured. Once I get back, my specialized teams will be over in fifteen minutes. Harrison stopped himself, he still had questions, but he knew they had to wait. It would only be a few minutes until Diamond arrived. Harrison: If there is nothing else, I will take my leave and start coordinating with the rest of the fleet. Meanwhile: Dangerus nodded at Xyrho and looked at Furium, he shook his head. Dangerus then turned to Vhat when he spoke. He nodded, he was happy that this wouldn't need to continue much longer. Dangerus: You two are dismissed then. Once you hear from the Nighthawk, get in contact with me. Vhat, stay by Xyrho's side from this moment on. Dangerus turned to Furium. Dangerus: We need to talk. Meanwhile: Savannah had taken the elevator all the way up to the medbay. Once she arrived, she knew exactly where to go. Savannah walked through a few double doors and finally entered a fairly large room, inside were several beds and stations designed for removing Spartan armor. The Ulterior Motive had accommodated for this due to the large number of Spartans they had in service. In one bed was William, who was lying face down and passed out. In the next bed was Emma, who was about to get out of bed. Savannah jogged over and started yelling. Savannah: Wow, wow, wow there Em. What're you doing? Emma looked up and smiled. Emma: Trying to get back into service, Number 2. Savannah smiled and pushed Emma back onto the bed a bit, she chuckled. Savannah: Told you not to call me that. Emma laughed a bit and sat upright on the bed. Her leg looked healed, but Savannah knew there was still some internal wounds that needed to recover. Savannah glanced behind her at William and heard snoring. Emma: Couldn't sleep because of that one's snoring. He's been out since the operation. Savannah raised an eyebrow. Emma: Nothing serious apparently, just something to cauterize the wounds. He got hit pretty good. Savannah nodded. It was true, William was hit the worst with the sword to the chest and Savannah knew he would carry those scars for the rest of his life. Depending on how long that was. Savannah: And you're leg? Emma: Gonna be just fine. No cybernetics needed. Savannah smiled and nodded. Savannah: Wouldn't want to add anything we don't need, now would we? Emma chuckled a bit and then went serious. Emma: Boss, why didn't Liam just kill Anaconda? Savannah looked at Emma. She was young, not even twenty, and Savannah knew her. She knew every single detail about every single Spartan 0. That was her role, she was the intelligence one, she always handled it for Liam. During their training days she helped Liam coordinate their plans. Emma was too young, and the relationship with her and Lyle was similar to hers and Liams. Savannah: He wanted to protect you....all of you. You were wounded, Jessica was out, William was wounded and I was halfway across the planet. Savannah sighed. Savannah: He traded the lives of you, William and Jessica for the life of Anaconda. Emma nodded, part of her understood, but part of her hated the fact that Anaconda lived. She had an objective and she wanted to see it through. She looked at Savannah. Emma: What now? Savannah laughed. Savannah: Now we wait for Nighthawk to retaliate, and for Liam to get something from that Sharpmen fellow. Concurrently, a few decks below. Liam had made his way to the armory and entered. He knew exactly what he wanted from Jacob, and he knew exactly what Jacob wanted. Liam looked around the armory and noticed Jacob's equipment lying on a table. Liam walked over to it and picked up the helmet. Normal helmet, nothing too fancy, just a different colored visor. Liam put his helmet down and picked up the sniper rifle. It was lighter than usual, and Liam could tell it had been modified for an extended magazine and thermal imaging. Liam nodded and looked at the Socom, also lightweight and also modified. He smirked to himself, Jacob knew his weapons. That's when Jacob spoke up. Jacob: Ya know, it's rude to go through other's things. Liam put the gun down and turned around, seeing Jacob start to sit up and rub his eyes. Jacob: Even when you Spartans aren't in that armor, your footsteps are the loudest thing. Liam chuckled and watched Jacob sit up. His chest plate and most of his body armor was gone, leaving only Jacob's under armor and the bottom half of his armor, Liam noticed the paint job. Liam: You like your customization, huh? Jacob laughed as he stood up and stretched. He took a deep breath, which turned into a yawn before he replied. Jacob: If you don't stand out from the crowd, then what are you? Liam smirked, he could tell Jacob was a guy who liked to do his own things. He knew Jacob was the type of soldier to decide his own fate, to make his own rules. Jacob looked over at Liam and eyed him up and down, about seven feet tall. Jacob: It's Liam, right? Without the armor you're just a, uh, well, a very intimidating marine. Liam nodded. Liam: Yes, sir. Jacob's eyes perked up as he stared at Liam. Jacob: Sir? Liam: You're a Captain? I'm not. Jacob nodded as he smirked. Jacob: Never had a Spartan call me 'Sir' before. Gonna take some getting used to. Liam was quick to respond. Liam: I'm sure that's not the only thing that's gonna take time. Jacob had gone to grab his armor off the ground when he looked up at Liam, raising an eyebrow. Liam: You took down a lot of your fellow soldiers today, Captain. Jacob turned away, making sure Liam couldn't see his facial expression as he picked up his armor and cringed. Jacob lifted the armor and placed it on the table with the rest of his equipment. Jacob: Not my fellow soldiers if I don't fight alongside them. Liam nodded, he saw Jacob was taking his acceptance pretty well. A few moments passed as Jacob was scratching dirt off his armor when he started to talk again, not looking up from his work. Jacob: So, Liam, what can the newly 'ordained' do for you? Liam smirked. Liam: Actually, I'm here because I owe you something. Jacob perked up and raised his eyebrows. Liam took a small datachip from his pocket and slid it along the table, right next to the chest piece of Jacob's armor, but he didn't lift his hand. Liam: There it is. The interview, anything we have related to your family, almost everything we have on you. Jacob stopped scratching and leaned back a bit. Jacob: Just like that? Liam nodded and lifted his hand. Liam: Let's just call it an initiation gift. Jacob began to reach over for the datachip when he paused. Jacob: Why'd you say 'almost' everything? Liam smirked and leaned on the table, it shook a bit. Liam: Because I need you to help me fill in the rest on your involvement with Nighthawk and Anaconda. Jacob retracted his hand and crossed his arms. Jacob: Information for information? Liam nodded and grabbed the chip. He plugged it into the table, that could double as a holotable. A view of about fifteen different files came up, all with a different name tag. A few sparked Jacob's interest as he walked around the table and looked at it all. CAPTAIN JACOB SHARPMEN - 2521-PRESENT CAPTAIN SHARPMEN INVOLVEMENT WITH NIGHTHAWK AND ANACONDA - 2537-PRESENT SHARPMEN FAMILY COMMANDER LISA PINESTAR - PRE-ACQUISITION COMMANDER LISA PINESTAR - POST-ACQUISITION MARS TRAINING GROUNDS INCIDENT - 2523 Jacob's eyes widened. Everything he could have ever wanted was right there, in front of him, ready for him to read, ready for him to uncover the past, the present, and maybe even parts of the future. He had everything he wanted. Jacob: Alright... Jacob took a deep breath, he knew Liam must have encoded the other files, or at least locked them. He knew he had to work with Liam before he had time alone. Jacob: So. Jacob paused and looked up at Liam. Jacob: Where would you like to begin? Liam smirked and pressed the file button, he then clicked a mostly empty passage, on the top it read: GENESIS Jacob chuckled as Liam began to talk. Liam: Let's start here.

[Kairu]

Aboard the Ulterior Motive, five cryo pods began to hum with activity. Inside were five Humans, two women and three men. As a minute passed by, the frost on the pods began to thaw, revealing in detail the occupants inside. As the pods continued to thaw, the occupants became more aware of their status, most of them observing and patiently waiting for the pods to open and release. When they did, each Human stepped out, stretching and taking a deep breath of the air and re-adjusting to their own legs and movement. The Spartans proceeded to the open armoring platforms at the back of the cryobay. Each Human stood in the platform and they stood ready to be suited up. The first to start was the tallest man. He stood 6'6", his hair short, dark brown, and a mess from the thaw process. Man: "Begin armoring sequence for Spartan Z-010. Initialize." The automated intelligence began to piece the man's armor on. As the process was happening, each other Spartan calling out their designations. Within minutes, each Spartan was armored up, the only thing missing was the helmet. Each Spartan stepped forward to their assigned worktable that had their equipment, each one grabbing their respective helmets. After they fastened and secured their helmets, they began to grab their weapons. Finally, their signature piece of equipment. The Spartans then stood at an armored locker. The leading Spartan entered a code and unlocked the locker. Inside were four Brute gravity hammers and an Elite energy sword. Each Spartan grabbed the weapon, the smaller woman being the one grabbing the energy sword. When the team was ready, they strapped their weapons to their magnetic strips and stood at attention in front of Yates. Man: "Hammer Team is ready for combat, Sir. Where or who is our target?"

[Dark-F137]

"Hmm. Strike Team Diamond..." He used his neural interface, bringing up their info on his HUD, if it wasn't classified.

[Naked Crook]

Jennifer nodded to Harrison. Jennifer: If you would prefer Admiral, I can get a team of Marines to bring Hoffman down to the hanger bay, and we can make this swap quickly, without any sort of showboating or display. In and out...no delays. Meanwhile: Yates looked at each member of Hammer Team, giving them a visual inspection, before speaking. Yates: Eager, as always. I like it. Yates paused. Yates: We have an easy one for you guys today. Possibly too easy. The only reason we thawed the lot of you out was because most of us are tied up in other matters at the moment...or will be tied up in very short order. Yates paused. Yates: Today...the four of you will be squashing a group of bugs known as Fireteam Harmony...a squad of ODSTs that managed to compromise a member of The Board of Chairmen. As always...your orders are to terminate these pricks quickly and quietly. No doubt, you will be wanting more information on your targets...and we are prepared to provide you with any intel we can spare to make this a quick and decisive extermination.