[Halo] New! San Angeles RPG

[Hells Sniper]

Jacob looked at Nighthawk, then at Tye and evidently Harrison who was standing a little bit away. He turned back to Nighthawk and took a deep breath. Jacob: I'll see you on top of the mountain, then. Just for the love of God, light up your friend or foe tags and mark us as friendlies.

[Kairu]

Calhoun and Robertson finally finished up and signed off on the new ordinance and vehicle. Calhoun got into the driver seat while Robertson climbed to the turret. As expected, Robertson persuaded Calhoun to get a rocket Hog. They drove up to where Nighthawk said, near their warthog. Robertson: "Damn, those are some sweet ass treads." Robertson then turned to Calhoun. Robertson: "Where can I get one?"

[Naked Crook]

Nighthawk looked at Jacob for a moment. Nighthawk: Trust me...I am keeping tabs on everyone's IFF. Besides...I know how to check my fire. You guys are the ones who are going to have to check YOUR fire. Just saying... Nighthawk gestured to Jacob to follow. Nighthawk: Come on...I gotta get HAWK to deply my scout and I have to update Anaconda on my change of plans. However, before Nighthawk could walk off, he was grabbed by the shoulder. He turned, and saw Jennifer. Nighthawk looked at Jennifer. Nighthawk: Why hello again. Jennifer: I realize something; if you guys are planning on investigating a potentially rouge ONI installation...I want in. I am sure you can guess why. Nighthawk looked at Jennifer. Nighthawk: Of course. I am very aware of who gives you YOUR orders...Captain. You are more than welcome to tag along. Feel free to ride shotgun with my partner. Jennifer folded her arms. Nighthawk: Don't worry...he doesn't bite...much... Meanwhile: Anaconda had been sitting in the driver seat of the Warthog. He watched as Calhoun and Robertson pulled up next to him. He didn't move or respond. He simply waited. The Warthog itself was off, with the keys still in the ignition. Meanwhile: Yates simply rolled his eyes, as he opened the door to the med bay. He then looked at Cochraine and Reynolds. Yates: I will wait here. You two, proceed in, have a word with "Doc" Novak, and then Reynolds, you and I will have a chat while Cochraine recieves world class health care. Meanwhile: Xyrho nodded. Xyrho: Well...like I said...I have learned better than my kin. I have seen and experienced more than most. Xyrho paused. He led Dangerus to the first available Phantom. Xyrho: Alas...we must get this misdion underway. I know where we will be going. I can pilot the Phantom.

[Hells Sniper]

Dangerus nodded. Dangerus: Lead the way, Shipmaster. Meanwhile: Jacob saw Jennifer come up and ask to tag along. Jacob: Ma'am, are you sure that's a good idea? Jacob paused. Jacob: I know you can handle yourself, but wouldn't it be much wiser to wait until we know it is safe?

[Naked Crook]

Jennifer: Believe me Jacob...I am very sure. If there is a rouge ONI facility here on San Angeles...it is my responsibility to deal with it. Nighthawk looked at Jacob. Nighthawk: She is right Jacob. Captain Frost is... Nighthawk paused. Nighthawk: She is in a different chain of command than you are. Lets leave it at that. Jennifer shrugged. Jennifer: Besides...I doubt you would tell Rear-Admiral Vernette to sit out on an op like this. My role is no different than his in these matters. So...if you don't mind... Meanwhile: Xyrho entered the nearedt Phantom by jumping in through the side hatch. He walked right into the cockpit, and began the pre-flight sequence. As he did, he spoke to Dangerus. Xyrho: I assume your combat armor is outfitted with active camo? We will need it.

[Kairu]

Reynolds and Cochraine did as instructed and entered the medbay on the Ulterior Motive. Standing there, waiting for them was Novak, Cochraine's temporary physician. Cochraine was terrified and unsure as to what was going to happen, holding onto Reynolds' arm. Reynolds: "I presume you're Doctor Novak?"

[Hells Sniper]

Jacob simply nodded. He was definitely in a different type of military command than Jennifer was, and he knew that. Then again, Jacob figured that would have even more of an impact on making sure a Naval Officer was safe and secure in an operation such as this. In any case, Jacob would let her go along, it wasn't like he could order her otherwise. Jacob: Ma'am. Just throwing out my opinion on the matter. I'll see you there. Jacob nodded and then walked away. He headed outside and jumped on the closest mongoose he could see, a few moments later. He left the spaceport, getting a head start, and making his way to the mountain range. Meanwhile: The newly formed Suicide Squad had headed outside and secured two warthogs. Carmicle, Athios, and Paul were in the gauss warthog, while Jaclynn, Folee, and Troy were in the chaingun hog. Athios: Stay with the convoy. Separate only when necessary. Stick with your buddies. Meanwhile: Dangerus nodded. Dangerus: It is, I'll be sure to keep it powered on when necessary. Meanwhile: Harrison had simply been watching the proceedings. He decided everyone was doing what was needed and turned away to go back to the main terminal. He wanted an update before he headed back to the fleet.

[Naked Crook]

Nighthawk followed Jacob. As he walked, he was on the line with HAWK. Nighthawk: HAWK...I am going to need a second vehicle drop. Nighthawk reached onto his belt, and pulled a small transponder out of his pocket, and tossed it forward about 40 yards. Nighthawk: Deploy the Viper at target point Alpha. Nighthawk closed the comm line, watching Jacob speed off. Nighthawk: Yeah...sure...go on ahead. I insist. No, I will catch up. No, really, it's alright...leave without me. Nighthawk scoffed. Nighthawk: I really think Jacob hates me... Nighthawk shrugged, as he walked over to his Warthog that Anaconda was waiting in. Anaconda: Good to go? Nighthawk: Change of plans. Jacob decided to scout ahead. To be frank...iof he finds himself at a Trust facility...he might trigger an unwanted firefight. Call it paranoia...or just my natual affliction to control and command...but I would much rather be there to stop any split-second decisions. Anaconda nodded. Nighthawk: I want you to wait for everyone else, then depart. Don't worry...you won't be riding alone. Anaconda: I would much rather ride alone if you are not tagging along. Nighthawk: Captain Frost will be tagging along. She has to. Nighthawk started to whisper, as he knew there were others around. Nighthawk: She is the ranking ONI Officer here...and she HAS to be there if a rouge ONI Facility is discovered. Nighthawk paused. Nighthawk: Keep an eye on her. Anaconda: Fair enough. Nighthawk: Thanks bud. Nighthawk turned when he heard the thrusters of an equipment pod over his head. He looked up and saw a large equipment pod coming down near where he had tossed the transponder. Nighthawk watched as the pod hit the ground. Nighthawk walked over to the pod as the sides dropped open, revealing the vehicle inside. Nighthawk hopped on top of his motorcycle, and started the ignition, as the bike sped off with a very loud squeal, as Nighthawk pushed the RPM to 10000. Meanwhile: Jennifer was in the main terminal. SHe had approached an equipment rack, and she had grabbed a Shotgun of the rack, and began to load it up with shells. By the time that Jennifer had finished loading her Shotgun with shells, she noticed Harrison coming into the terminal. Jennifer half expected that any upcoming conversation with her and Harrison would involve why she was gearing up. Meanwhile: The Phantom that Xyrho and Dangerus had taken had departed The Perilus Avenger, and had engaged it's active camo, as it flew planet side. Xyrho: I am half expecting that we may need to utilize active camo for the entire duration of this mission. I would rather avoid detection on this mission. We are here to collect information...nothing more. Xyrho paused. Xyrho: I have no idea what we are going to find here. We may find the actual artifact we are looking for, or we may find more intel which may point us in the next direction. Either way, we are going to find out how much the filth know about Vanguard. Hopefully, they know NOT with what they are dealing with. Meanwhile: Novak was waiting in the med bay. He looked at both Reynolds and Cochraine. Novak: Yes...my name is Robert Novak. I will be the one in charge of Miss Cochraine's care. Novak paused. Novak: If she is claustrophobic...tell me now. I hate having to wrestle with people. I consider it both to be a waste of energy, a waste of anesthetics, and a waste of syringes. Novak had his hands in the pockets of his jacket. He simply looked at Cochraine, looking her up and down, as if he was measuring her up, trying to figure her out.

[Hells Sniper]

Jacob was pushing the mongoose to full power when he heard the engine from Nighthawk's Viper go off and it speed towards his location. He rolled is eyes, Nighthawk always had to show off. Jacob continued to drive, hoping to get to the mountain range and find a vantage point before the rest of the crew departed. Meanwhile: Harrison watched Jennifer gear up and walked right past her and to the terminal near her. He logged on and began to transfer data to his PDA, without turning around, he began to speak to Jennifer. Harrison: Captain. Good luck. Harrison paused. Harrison: I would order you to cease what you are doing immediately, but it will fall upon deaf ears for a good reason. Just...stick to the marine's sides. They know what they are doing and they will protect you. Harrison's PDA beeped and he pressed a few buttons. A few moments later, the Sergeant from Strike Team Diamond was waiting at the entrance. Harrison: Good luck, Captain. I will see you star side. With that, Harrison left the area, following the Sergeant back to the pelican. Meanwhile: Dangerus nodded. Dangerus: Understood. Let us hope they do not realize what they may have discovered.

[Naked Crook]

Nighthawk's motorcycle sped away from the Spaceport at its top speed. It did not take long for Nighthawk to catch up to Jacob. As Nighthawk caught up to Jacob, he slowed down. He looked over at Jacob. Nighthawk tapped the side of his Helmet as a way to tell Jacob to jump on the comm. Nighthawk: Jacob...just a heads up... Nighthawk paused. Nighthawk: When we are scouting...do not pull the trigger without consulting me first. I need to make sure we are dealing with bad guys before we put anyone on the ground. Understood? Meanwhile: Jennifer simply looked at Harrison as he spoke. She didn't say anything. Part of her was relieved that she didn't have to argue and debate her decision to accompany the team that was being sent to investigate what was assumed to be a Trust Facility. Jennifer shrugged as she left the Spaceport Terminal, and headed outside. She didn't have to look hard to spot Nighthawk's Warthog. She approached the vehicle. As soon as she got beside it, she climbed up the side, and jumped into the passenger seat. Anaconda watched Jennifer as she entered the passenger seat. Anaconda: I am surprised that you were able to climb the side of that Warthog. Jennifer shrugged. Jennifer: When I was growing up...my dad was big into tuning up Cars. He had one truck that was similar to this one...though...not as elegant. In my early 20's...we would always cruise in the cars and trucks that he would tune. It was one of the few things we had in common. You can say that I am used to climbing into monster trucks. You just need to put your foot on the wheel, and pull yourself up, and lift off with your foot. Anaconda: Well...go figure. I never expected to hear that from you. Jennifer laughed. She then had a thought. She looked at Anaconda. Jennifer: By the way...you wouldn't happen to know what a driver's license is, would you? Anaconda looked at Jennifer. He was silent. Jennifer sighed. Jennifer: Oh boy...