[Halo] New! San Angeles RPG

[Naked Crook]

Tye was walking across the main Atrium of Regional HQ Bravo when he heard the transmission from Sergai. Tye responded. Tyber: First Sergeant Malren is heading out on Patrol. You say that as if they are currently acting under orders. On whose authority? Who gave Malren the authorization to go on patrol in the middle of an active warzone that is covered in debris and enemy contacts? What is out there to recon that we don't already know?

[Erex]

Sergai: Malren who gave you authorization? Malren: We always go on patrols at this time. Sergai: He said they go always at around this time. Sergai looks at Malren. Sergai: Is that why your geared up more than others? Malren: We are a reconnaisance squadron, we recon area. Sergai: Tye according to them they are Recon. They won't be going on patrols. Malren: Our orders were from field command, he was killed in the retreat. Sergai: Their orders were from a Field Commander killed in the retreat.

[Naked Crook]

Tyber: Irrelevant. I am the Field Commander now. The first Sergeant should know better than to assume that the orders from his previous commander still apply when he is under my direct command. Tye paused. Tyber: I am not going to throw lives away on a pointless recon mission to POTENTIALLY learn something that may not even help us defend this facility for however long it will take us to ensure maximum casualities against the enemy, as well as, the total destruction of all information housed in this facility. Tye paused again. Tyber: Now, in Case Malren wasn't listing when I FIRST issued these order, I will say them again, because it is clear that SOME of the people under my command chose NOT to listen when their Commanding Officer issues a general order to everyone under his command. My orders were to fortify this facility and prepare it for battle. I also issued the order to ensure that our weapon specialists are full geared up so they can perform their jobs to the best of their ability. Tye sighed. Tyber: Now...you tell the First Sergeant, and his entire squad, that if they CHOSE not to listen to me again, I will CHOSE to bust them down an entire rank, each. Make it very clear to them that as long as I am the field commander, and as long as I am giving the orders, my speak the unquestionable words of God. Tye closed the comm line. He returned to his previous task after ending the conversation.

[Erex]

Sergai: Your going anywhere. First Sergeant, Tye is the field commander and if you don't listen to him he will bust down you a rank Is that clear? Malren: I wasn't aware of the new field commander we just got back. Very well. Boys unload we are taking a break. Marine 1: Thank god. My feet are aching from running. Malren: Quit your bitching. Spartan. Sergai: I told you name is Sergai. Malren: Sergai right, We'll take a break. Malren walks away. Malren: Who is this Tye guy? Huh I following orders and I get threatened with demotion? Fuck him, I'd rather be fighting than sitting on my ass. This is bull shit.

[Hells Sniper]

Jacob glared at Nighthawk and started walking. He knew Nighthawk was trying to get inside his head, throw him off, he wouldn't let it happen again. He wouldn't trust Nighthawk and he wouldn't let him gain any valuable information. Jacob just kept walking, heading down to the sub-basement Nighthawk was speaking of. Meanwhile: Harrison was standing, staring at San Angeles on the other side of the system, the Covenant fleet covering it. He was listening to the conversation between Commander Burke and Captain Reynolds, and thinking of a way to take back the planet. Harrison: Reinforcements are a no go...by the time FLEETCOM even acknowledges that we are in a rough spot, and by the time they gather up a force necessary to do it, the planet will be glassed and we'll all be dead. Harrison paused. Harrison: However...the idea of using ODSTs may indeed work. Harrison put his arms behind his back and turned to face Commander Burke and Captain Reynolds. Harrison: The Covenant fleet cohesion is much different than usual, instead of attack groups, or anything similar to any type of organization, the ships are simply...there. Harrison walked to a holotable in the center of the room and activated it, opening a view of San Angeles and the Covenant fleet. Harrison: We are not dealing with elites...this is a brute fleet. Each ship commanded by a brute, and their flagship the makeup of a brute with a very big ego. Yet...we all know a thing or two about brutes don't we? Harrison smiled. Harrison: Brutes are annoyed very easily, angered by some of the smallest things, and very reluctant to losing. I believe it is time we exploit this...the more we "poke" at the fleet, the more angered they will get. The more sloppy they will get, and that's all the better for us. Harrison put his hands behind his back again. Harrison: I am not saying we go for a frontal assault, that would end up in us losing the entire fleet. However, if we can poke at two or three ships, get them to move away from the planet, take down the shields with a organized attack...we could indeed punch some ODST squadrons right through that hull. Harrison smiled. Harrison: And I think I know an ODST Squad whose up for the challenge.... Meanwhile aboard the Perilus Avenger: Dangerus had his flagship move into orbit around the planet. He was in his command chair, receiving updates from some of his many field commanders, a hologram of a Chieftian was standing before him. Chieftain: The humans have taken refuge in an area known as "Regional HQ Bravo." We are unable to push through their defenses at the moment, but communications indicate the elites are preparing a frontal assault with everything they have. Dangerus nodded. Dangerus: Let them...if the elite commander wishes to throw his troops at the humans, he can. He was not the one who took the planet from the humans...that was me. Dangerus paused, he stood. Dangerus: Keep an eye on the elites...if they manage to push through the defenses, follow them in and secure the command center for me, do not let any elite in, no matter his rank. Inform the other Field Commanders to continue extermination of any and all human forces in their respective areas. The brute nodded and knelt. Dangerus grinned. Dangerus: I will be joining you in White River momentarily...prepare for my arrival. The brute nodded. Chieftain: It will be done, Chieftain... With that, the hologram of the brute disappeared and Dangerus walked off the bridge, heading to his armory to suit up.

[Naked Crook]

Nighthawk followed behind Jacob. He laughed to himself. He knew Jacob was ignoring him. Nighthawk: You know, Jacob...for someone who faces immanent destruction at the hands of The Covenant...you sure are picky with your friends. Here I am, one of the few people whose knowledge of The Covenant, and their technology, goes above and beyond anything you could imagine...and you are pouting, ignoring me, and possibly still mad about the fact that I ONCE, shot you in the leg. That was back on Genesis...remember? Nighthawk paused. Nighthawk: I hate to say it Jacob...but it was just good business. I had no choice. It was the only way to accomplish what I needed to do. Speaking of which...how is that leg of yours? Does it still hurt? If it does...does it hurt twice as bad when it is cold? Nighthawk continued to prod at Jacob. Nighthawk: Well, you know...if you don't want to answer...I could always ask your wife...what is her name? Abigail? Where is she these days? How is she doing? Meanwhile: Burke looked at Harrison and Reynolds. He sighed. Burke: Reynolds does present and interesting idea, with using ODSTs. However...attemping to breach the hull of a Covenant ship with an insertion pod is very dangerous. It might be safer, in the short run, to deploy boarding parties via Pelican. Either way, Admiral, Captain, I do believe that if we used ODST and Marines to board those enemy ships, they could assist us in effectively sabotaging their larger ships. However...the casualty rate of any of the soldiers we send...could reach as far as 100%. Burke paused. Burke: However...something must be done, and it must be done as soon as possible. Meanwhile: Xyrho, who was still in the hanger bay of his Corvette, was prepared to speak to all of his Elites. He was ready to speak to the ones gathered with him in his hanger bay, and he was prepared to speak with the ones still in White Water. Xyrho: My brothers...as of this moment, we will be preparing to march upon the enemy stronghold...to cut our foes down, to drive them from where they hide, and crush them into the ground! They have lived this long, because we have allowed it...but they will now die, because our Gods demand it! Xyrho paused. Xyrho: Our attack will be carried out in two phases. The first phase of our attack will involve our brothers who are still on the ground. They will gather their strength, unite into one cohesive group, and march on the enemy stronghold. They will charge the human facilty, fearing neither pain nor death! The second phase of this attack will involve a full out Ariel insertion by myself, and the Elites under my command. We will attack their facility, sending all of our Phantoms, under the protection of Active Camoflauge, and we will gut their resistance, while they are occupied with the first phase of our assault. These Humans will crumble from within...and they will perish! All of the Elites in the hanger bay drew their blades and lifted them into the air. All of the Elites then roared. Xyrho: Our Gods are watching us this day brothers. Failure...is condemnation!

[Erex]

Ace gets up from his seat. Ace: Hey spartan! Sergai turns his head and looks at the ODST that stood up. Sergai walks over to the ODST. Ace: Names Ace, hey do you know when we move out? Don't you think with all of us here if they do a bombing strike we are all dead? Sergai: We'll move out when we got orders until then we are sitting tight. Believe me you'll know when we move out. Ace: Okay thanks.Whats your name? Sergai: Spartan -038 "Sergai", Just call me Sergai. Ace: Yes sir. Sergai: Just call me Sergai. I have no use of ranking unless your in front of Tye then you call me by sir. Ace: Yes sir, sorry I have to call you sir. Sergai: Good, now I know your training went well.

[Naked Crook]

Meanwhile: The Pelican that Jennifer was on flew over Regional HQ Bravo. The Pelican landed on one of the several landing pads, and the rear hatch opened. Jennifer, along with a few marines, and some medics, disembarked from the Pelican. They cleared the LZ, as another Pelican was coming in. Jennifer looked around, and she noticed the black Vulture sitting on one of the landing pads. Jennifer: Wait a minute... Jennifer took several steps in the direction of the Vulture. Jennifer: That is the ship I saw back on The King Raven! That is the ship that showed up on the holotable image! The Marines looked at Jennifer. Marine: Ma'am? Is there a problem? Jennifer was silent for a moment. Jennifer: Possibly...possibly. I don't know yet. Jennifer turned. She walked off, walking faster than usual. She walked towards the rooftop access, making her way down into the facility. Once Jennifer had reached the main atrium, she approached one of the ODST's that were standing guard. Jennifer: Soldier...who is in charge here? ODST: Commander Vernette Ma'am... Jennifer: Thank God... Jennifer paused. Jennifer: Thank you soldier. As you were. Jennifer paused. She stopped for a moment and sighed. SHe looked back at the ODST. Jennifer: Do you know where he is? ODST: He just walked passed here a few moments ago. He was heading for Security Control. Jennifer: Thank you. Again...as you were. The ODST nodded. Jennifer walked passed the ODST, heading to Security Control. Security Control was the main battle center of UNSC Regional HQ Bravo. All tactical efforts were coordinated from this heavily fortified room. This room had access to all of the perimeter cameras, it had access to orbital spy drones, and various reconnaissance utilities. Jennifer could understand why Tye was in this room. Jennifer walked into Security Control, and the first thing she saw was Tye. She saw Tye busy barking out orders, and getting everyone organized. Jennifer had to admit, she knew that if there was at least one person here who could keep this military operation organized and efficiant, it was Tye. Jennifer watched as Tye turned. She watched him stop when Tye noticed Jennifer standing at the threshold of the room. Tyber: Jennifer? Jennifer walks towards Tye. Tyber: Jennifer...what the hell are you doing here? Jennifer: It's nice to see you too Tye. Tye and Jennifer looked at each other. Tye sighed. He then took his helmet off, and looked at Jennifer. Tyber: Jennifer...I had no idea you were coming here. I was not told... Jennifer: I am aware of that. I made the decision to come down here. Tyber: Why? Jennifer: To be honest Tye...I felt I could do more down here, than up there with the rest of the Navy. I knew that there were people down here that needed me here, as a doctor, than up there, as a Naval officer. I simply could not sit by, on The King Raven, as people down here were dying. Jennifer paused. Jennifer: Besides...I want everyone here to know that the Navy has NOT abandoned them. Tyber: Well...I am sure that will boost moral. However...the fact that you are here...Jennifer...I don't think you realize how dangerous the situation is. The fact is...as long as I am on San Angeles...I am not making long term plans. Jennifer: I fully understand the situation Tye. I know the situation. I was monitoring the situation down here before I left The King Raven. The fact is...I refuse to sit on the bridge of a ship while my friends are down here dying. Tye sighed. Tyber: Well...Jennifer...there are seriously wounded people that need a competent doctor. We have placed all the seriously injured people in the infirmiry, while our field medics have done patch jobs on the minor injuries to keep boots on the line. I am going to need you to take a look at some of those injuries. Jennifer: I will get right on that... Jennifer paused. Jennifer: But...before I do...I need to know something Tye... Jennifer paused again. Jennifer: Why is Nighthawk and Anaconda here?

[Kairu]

Reynolds sat there. He felt a feeling of smugness in his ego, but he was keeping it contained inside himself, only suppressing it shortly after. MEANWHILE Vhat' heard Xyrho's transmission and roared out with glee. Although he had respect for the other Elites, he knew that they weren't doing a well enough job. He knew, by reputation, that Xyrho would end the Humans' struggle. Vhat': "Brothers! At arms! We will be taking the lives of the Filth!" Vhat' looked around seeing the cohesion returning to the Covenant army. The Elites had inspiration, a reason to fight even harder. Vhat': "Let us fight as if a Prophets were here themselves! We shall purge this planet of the Human scum and take back what originally belongs to us!" Vhat' drew his energy sword hoping to get others to rally with him. Perhaps the entire Covenant army cheering and rallying will intimidate and degrade the Humans' morale.

[Erex]

Sergai walks up to the command center where Tye and Jennifer was. When he saw Jennifer he saluted, saluting both Jennifer and Tye. Sergai: Spartan-038 Sergai I don't think we've met ma'am.