[Halo] New! San Angeles RPG

[Hells Sniper]

Liam nodded as he began to press a few buttons on his tacpad. Liam: I will relay the orders to my team. Liam sent the orders out and then looked back up at Hoffman. Liam: I have not had the pleasure of speaking to the construct, but I have heard the rumors of it's...power. Liam shrugged. Liam: In any case sir, we better get down there. Make sure we know what we're protecting, get an eye on the field, that sort of thing. Meanwhile: Harrison nodded and sighed. He knew that pulling them back meant saving their lives, but he also knew that left the roof as a very real and viable exit strategy for the Trust. Harrison: Roger that, Commander, I'll pull them back. Harrison paused as he watched the pelicans disengage from the area. Harrison: Just be aware Commander that the roof poses a very real and viable exit for any Trust officers or commandos. If we let that stay open for too long, we're going to lose this fight. Harrison paused. Harrison: Make sure you get it secured. I'm giving you command of the ODST strike teams under my control, you get them to high-value targets. This operation is in your hands now, Commander.

[Naked Crook]

Hoffman: Do that, Liam. The future of The Trust depends on this. We cannot allow The Covenant, The UNSC, or Nighthawk and Anaconda to get in our way. We have brushed them aside, thus far, with relative ease. We only need to do it one more time. Do not fail us Liam. I am counting on you to get the job done. Hoffman waved his hand at Liam to dismiss him and Savannah. Hoffman: Now, go. Do what must be done. Meanwhile: Tyber: Honestly sir...I think is the best idea to pull them back. Besides...if The Trust does decide to run...they will expose themsevlles and make themselves very vulnerable if they try an air evac while we control the skies. If there is one thing The Trust dislikes...it is being exposed. Take my word for it. Tye began to chuckle. Tyber: Rest assured Admiral...you could not put this operation in more qualified hands. I'll get it done. I know what I am dealing with and I know what to expect. There is very little that The Trust can do to pull a fast one on me. These fuckers are as good as dead. Tye paused. Tyber: If there is nothing else Admiral...I would like to get back to work. I have a battle to win. Meanwhile: Jennifer chuckled. Jennifer: They are technically not in my hands Reynolds. For the duration of this op...your boys and girls belong to Commander Vernette. He is the one leading this up. However, I appreciate your willingness to part with your best people under such difficult circumstances. Your cooperation is respectable and it is appreciated. Jennifer paused. Jennifer: If at any point in this op you feel you have something to contribute...please do. We can use all of the ideas we can get at this point. Keep in touch Captain. Frost out. Jennifer closed the comm line with Reynolds. Meanwhile: ODST Black Team has started their approach towards the Apex Applied Research building. They watched as the Pelicans that were circling the building pulled away. Black 2: Boss...those Pelicans are breaking off. Were they doing recon? Black 1: Perhaps they got cold feet. I think they realized that they were about to set foot on our property. They got scared. No doubt. Black Team began to laugh. Black 1: Alright Black Team...let['s set these puppies down in the AAR courtyard. Cut thrusters and engage VTOL engines. Let's try not to scratch them when we land them. Try not to bump into anything either... Black team did as they were instructed as they cut the thrusters on their Sabres and they engaged the VTOL engines. The Sabres began to descend slowly towards the ground, spacing out, and landing around the Apex Applied Research building. Black 1: When we touch down...rendevouz in the front of the building.

[Hells Sniper]

Liam nodded and sent off a salute, as did Savannah. They both turned around and left the room. Liam: Let's move Risk-Takers, we've got a terminal to protect. And if anything goes sour, we gotta pull it from here and get it to the ship. Liam started to move forward and in tow, the Risk-Takers followed, one by one. Meanwhile: Harrison nodded. Harrison: Good luck, Commander. Pull whatever you need from our resources. Harrison out. Meanwhile: Jacob had watched the pelicans leave the area, he recognized them. They were strike teams from Harrison's ship, ODSTs he had the pleasure of meeting before this. He looked out of his cockpit and spotted dozens of marines and ODSTs converging on the building. They were preparing for an assault. Jacob sighed and followed Black Team to land his Saber.

[Naked Crook]

ODST Black Team began to land their Sabres around the APex Applied Research building. As each member of Black Team landed their Sabres, they opened the cockpits and jumped out; their boots hitting the pavement below with a loud thud. Black 1: Black Team...form up. Shake the lead out! Black 1 began to walk towards the main entrance of the Apex Applied Research building, as each member of Black Team caught up and fell in line. Black 1: Hurry it up Jacob! We don't have all day. I don't know if you saw all those UNSC chumps gathering soldiers just a few dozen blocks away...but they are not looking friendly at the moment. We have to get this place secured...cause they look like they are going to hit us with everything they have. We cannot allow those pricks to get close! Meanwhile: Tye could see reports coming in on his HUD, as each team under his command began to check in, one by one, signalling that they were ready to engage. There were still a few stragglers who had not yet checked in. One of the teams of note was Fireteam Harmony. Tye sighed, as he opened a comm channel to these three teams. Tyber: Fireteam Harmony, this is Commander Vernette...requesting a status update. I want to give the order to move about, but I am not seeing you guys as ready. Are you ready, or do you need more time? We need to get this show on the road...the sooner the better. What is your status?

[Kairu]

Aboard the pelican, Arman heard Tye's check-in and spoke for Harmony. Arman: "Commander, Master Sergeant Arman here. Myself and Corporal Axlon are about to land at the rendezvous. Sergeant Robertson, please check-in." Gunfire could be heard over the comms. Robertson: "Nice to hear your voice, Boss Lady!" The sound of an assault rifle could be heard some distance away with the sound of a shotgun blast deafened the channel. Robertson: "We're on our way! We're about five city blocks away. Some Covenant Special Ops. Elites managed to sneak up on us!" Another shotgun blast sounded and echoed through the alleyway. Robertson: "Give us another five minutes or so and we'll be there, Commander!" A Covenant Elite could be heard taunting Robertson at CQC. A third shotgun blast sounded and then the Elite screamed as Cadieux stabbed the Elite in its neck. Robertson pushed the Elite off and they waited a moment to make sure no more Elites were around and they booked it towards the rally point. Robertson: "We're on the move again. See you guys in a few minutes!" Robertson then cut the channel close, leaving Arman and Tye on the line. Arman: "We're touching down now, Commander."

[Hells Sniper]

Jacob rolled his eyes underneath his visor. He climbed out of his Saber and stretched his legs as he began to run towards Black Team. He swung his sniper rifle from his back and held it tight to his chest. He formed up behind the last member of Black team and then looked up at the building. Jacob: So, Black 1, what exactly are we doing here? Jacob shrugged. Jacob: Besides some extra firepower? Meanwhile: The Risk-Takers had since moved down to the lower levels of the Apex building. When they were about to reach the terminal, Liam paused and turned to his team. Liam: If Nighthawk and Anaconda show up, I want two of you on the device, the other five on me. Liam paused and looked at his team. Liam: Savannah, you're are on the device. Savannah looked up at Liam and gestured. It was obvious she wanted to be on one of the two targets. Liam: And no changes, Savannah you know every plan I have ever made and you know the backups to those plans. Anything goes sours, you need to be on that device to get it out. Liam turned to Desmond and began to speak. Liam: William, Desmond, Jessica, Lyle, you four are on Anaconda. I want him covered tight and separated from Nighthawk.. Liam paused. Liam: Emma, you're with me on Nighthawk. In any case, if the UNSC interferes and starts shooting at us. Lyle, I want you too pull back and keep them at bay. Get close if you have to, you're a Spartan, show them that. Liam looked at his team and nodded, they all nodded back. Liam turned around and then walked through the doors to get to the device.

[Naked Crook]

Tye began to nod as he listened to the comm chatter. Tyber: Alright. I want all of you to meet up with me as soon as you get here. I need to put you where I need you if this attack is going to succeed. I am planning this to the letter...and I don't need any rouge elements. So, double time it to my location. You will find me near our detachment of Scorpion Tanks. Meanwhile: Black 1: Honestly? We are here to secure what Division 7 is convinced is Humanities victory over The Covenant...and everything else. Black 1 paused. Black 1: I won't say much more than this; we apparently have a weapon that can be used to utterly defeat The Covenant. That is very important. So...hopefully that is good enough for you. Meanwhile: Nighthawk and Anaconda were situated in their Vulture, as Nighthawk began to fire up the pre-fligt sequence on the Vulture. As he did, he and Anaconda spoke. Anaconda: So...how are we going to juggle The Covenant and the UNSC on the same field? Nighthawk: Honestly...I doubt we will be able to. Assuming Xyrho speaks to Dangerus, and Dangerus deploys a Covenant strike team...we may start a triple threat battle which might turn into a cluster-fuck. We just have to hope that Xyrho emphasizes the importance of killing The Trust over The UNSC. Anaconda: I doubt that will happen. The UNSC is trained to fire on sight as soon as they see anything that isn't Human. If they see a Covenant strike team...they will shoot. As for The Covenant...there is no difference when it comes to Humans. If The UNSC and Covenant make contact...there will be bloodshed. Nighthawk: Well...we can always hope for the best. Nighthawk fired up the engines to max, as the VUlture left the hanger bay of The Venture Capitalist. Nighthawk: There is always the chance The Covenant will be a no-show. Whatever works. Personally...I am flexible. If Dangerus and Xyrho wanna cooperate with me...I can play nice. Anaconda: We will see. Xyrho is pretty easy going. However...Dangerus will be the decision maker on this. If he decides to kill everything in sight...he will. Nighthawk laughed, as he adjusted his heading. Nighthawk: It is too bad he isn't as chill as you are. Anaconda: What does that mean? Nighthawk: Relaxed...calm...calm. Compared to the rest of your species...you are pretty relaxed all the time. You only growl and snarl SOME of the time. Anaconda grunted. Anaconda: Tell that to my enemies. Meanwhile: Xyrho had been considering what had been said to him by Anaconda. Xyrho gave great consideration to the proposal, and he felt that after his own assessment, that it would be worth the effort. However, he was unsure of what Dangerus would think. Xyrho paced around his office for a few minutes, before he organized his thoughts, and collected himself. He walked over a large screen on his wall, as he contacted Dangerus' ship. Xyhro waited for a response from Dangerus' ship.

[Hells Sniper]

Jacob nodded. Jacob: A weapon that can utterly defeat the Covenant, huh? Jacob paused. Jacob: Seems a little too good to be true, don't you think? Meanwhile: Dangerus was in his armory, going over a few things, when one of his brutes contacted him through the comms. Brute: Chieftain, Shipmaster Xyrho would like a word. Dangerus grunted. Dangerus: Let him speak, put him on the view screen in the armory. The brute grunted back and within a few moments, Xyrho appeared in front of Dangerus. Dangerus crossed his arms, taking himself from his work, and looked up at Xyrho. Dangerus: Shipmaster, I gather you have something to tell me?

[Naked Crook]

Black 1: Perhaps... Black 1 paused. Black 1: However...when this weapon actually tells you that it has a bone to pick with The Covenant...it kinda takes the doubt away. Black 1 laughed. Black 1: So...take that as you will... Meanwhile: Xyrho: Fleetmaster...I was contacted by the Human and his Brute ally. They know more about Vanguard than they let on. I dare say they are as knowledgeable about its existence as we are. They seem fully inclined to destroy it...and they are looking to enlist our help. Xyrho paused. Xyrho: They made...unusual requests of us. They have asked us to...focus our hostility on the Humans who desire to revive Vanguard. They believe that if we do this...we can prevent the construct from being restored by the Humans known as "The Trust'. Xyrho paused. Xyrho: Truth be told...I am skeptical of all of this. I do not pretend to know the intentions of anyone, other than ourselves. At the same time...the prospect of Vanguard's return troubles me...and I do not admit that easily. I have witness first hand the destructive power of the machine...and it is great. If you do not take appropriate...and potentially dangerous action...we will not survive to regret our mistakes. With that said...the most appropriate action to take to stop Vanguard...could potentially cause doubt in your leadership and resolve. I do not know how to advise you on this situation, as there is no perfect decision...for you, anyway.

[Kairu]

The pelican carrying Arman and Axlon landed at the UNSC rally point. When the hatch opened, Arman and Axlon touched down with a dozen marines in tow. Axlon and Arman had no trouble looking for the scorpions Tye told them about. At a brisk walk, Arman and Axlon soon stood in front of Tye, the two saluting. Arman: "Commander Vernette? Half of Fireteam Harmony reporting, Sir." Just outside the rally point, Robertson and Cadieux had entered the rally point. They could see all the hustle and bustle of the soldiers setting up new defenses, field medics helping the wounded, artillery being positioned. Cadieux, for the first real time, felt the war tone in everyone. She could see the grave looks on many of the soldiers who were helmetless, some of them with various degree burns. Since the phantom crash, she could feel all of her emotions boiling to the surface, ready to burst. Robertson turned around to see Cadieux was dragging behind at a slow pace. He stopped and turned to face her, taking off his helmet. Robertson: "Come on, Private. We have to keep moving. Commander Vernette and the Boss Lady will want us to get there sooner rather than later. You know how she is." Cadieux eventually moved next to Robertson, lost in a daze. Robertson put his helmet on and patted her back. Robertson: "This is war, Private, you'd better get used to it." The two began to jog when they felt their breathing getting regular again. In about another minute they had caught up with Arman, Axlon and Tye, falling into line with the two other Harmony members.