[Halo] New! San Angeles RPG

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[SHEET]Name: Jessica Stolt Sex: Female Age: 37 Class: ONI Agent Race: Human Rank: Chief Warrant Officer Traits: Naturally protective of those under her command. Can often be stubborn when it comes to conflicting ideas with her equals and subordinates, and even her superiors. Hates being corrected unless lives are at stake. However, honesty is a virtue that is valued by her, which is part of her motherly instinct. Loves flying and seeing "mission success" on her file, and generally loves the success of those around her. Often competitive and may even play dirty to get what she wants, but she does things in moderation. Her ideology is based on the golden path, the idea that the road between two extremes is the best route. Weapons: Battle Rifle with Thermal Scope and silencer. M6D with laser. Back story: Grew up in a rough neighborhood with alcoholic and abusive parents. Despite this, she tried her best to succeed in order to escape her current life. Upon graduating high school, she enlisted for the Navy, which she saw as her "out" and worked in cryptology and intelligence early on in her career. She was responsible for rooting out insurrectionist groups, fishing for targets of terrorism, and connecting the dots to various Innie leaders. After making advances through the enlisted ranks, she met and fell in love with an NSW operative Paul Stolt. After being wedded and giving birth to a James Stolt, she switched over the the Warrant Officer ranks, the middle ground between officer and enlisted, and continues to fly transport craft and fighter craft from time to time. When needed, she also performs intelligence interception and other similar tasks. Currently, she is under the command of Preston Vernette. Chain of Command: ONI[/SHEET]

[Hells Sniper]

Omega Legion as well as dozens of other squads had since arrived at the Bentz Hotel. Lt. Mendez was doing his best to keep the perimeter tight, reinforcing key areas with ODSTs, marines, and weapons. They had hundreds of men in the two-mile wide perimeter, but they knew thousands of Covenant infantry were coming their way. They would need to entrench and hold out as long as possible. Omega Legion had been spread out in between Bentz Hotel. Limos and Troy were thrown on the bottom floor, while Colby and Carmicle were put on the fourth floor for extra long-ranged fire. At the top of the hotel was Lt. Mendez and his command center. From the view Jacob had out of the back of the pelican, he was looking pretty stressed. Jacob yelled back to MacLaren. Jacob: CPO! Drop me on the roof of the Bentz...then get the hell outta here and prepare for a medical evac...hot LZ! MacLaren: Yessir! Good luck, sir! Jacob: You too! By this time, the pelican was hovering over the roof and lowered down, just a few feet off the ground. Jacob immediately jumped out and ran over to Lt. Mendez and the pelican lifted upwards and flew away. Mendez watched the whole thing. Lt. Mendez: I asked for fifty men...not one, Captain? Jacob laughed. Jacob: Trust me...I'll be enough for now. What's the situation, LT? Mendez nodded and led Jacob to a computer terminal, it showed a layout of the two-mile perimeter and suspected Covenant movement. Mendez: Info from the fleet says a massive Covenant army is on their way over here for one final push...thousand troops, and a few dozen heavy vehicles. ETA...four minutes. As for us... Mendez shrugged, and pointed on the map the specific areas he reinforced. Mendez: We have six hundred troopers...marines, ODSTs, etc. Heavy weapons in six areas, warthogs transporting civilians here...and here. We also have four AA guns set up deeper into the city. Mendez paused. Mendez: We already set up a front line outside of the buildings...100 meters away...with a hundred troops...volunteers, they are to give us a sitrep of the Covenant status. Snipers are set up on every building to cover them on their way back. Mendez paused again...he pointed to two areas to the left and right of the Bentz. Mendez: Covenant is going to try to push through here...if we can funnel them into one, it'll be a shooting range for our boys. And give the civies enough time to punch out of White River. Two other Captains are on site and are guarding the left and right flanks. Jacob nodded, he took a look around the area, noticing the two buildings on the left and right. Below each of them was a perfect entry-way for Covenant vehicles and infantry. Jacob knew the Covenant would bombard them with wraiths and banshees if they found out how many soldiers they had hidden in the buildings. They would need to surprise them. Jacob: Alright LT...I want to trick the Covenant here. Those 100 troopers out there are going to retreat as soon as they have a good idea of what's out there. I want us to act as if those are the only troopers we have, limited sniper fire, conceal the shots. Jacob paused. Jacob; You said the Covenant are going to push for these two areas? Jacob nodded, he smirked. Jacob: Pull our men from the buildings and stockpile the supports with as much explosives as you can to destroy only the building. Jacob paused, he looked around. Jacob: Snipers on this building and the two over there...I want a hundred troopers behind the Bentz and lined up in front of the "rat-holes," as I am calling them. Everyone else stays hidden until I give the signal. Jacob smiled. Jacob: Once I think we can do it...I'm going to blow the buildings, link the charges to my PDA... bury the Covenant, and split their army in half. We'll have snipers fire on both sides, 400 troopers firing on the main army and the other 200 firing on the ones inside the city. Jacob nodded. Jacob: That should bury vehicles, give our heavy weapons teams enough time to line up shots, and confuse the Covenant so quickly that we can take them out...giving our guys enough time to evac. Jacob nodded. He was happy with the plan and turned to Mendez. Jacob: Relay the orders...we have two minutes by my logic. And do not fire until I blow the rat-holes. Mendez simply nodded and talked to his fellow officers and got them to relay the orders to the men. Within seconds the two buildings to the left and right of the Bentz were being evacuated and armed with explosives, linked to a single PDA on Jacob's side. The men evacuating the building were to be sent to the buildings behind it and lining up for an assault on the Covenant once the rat-holes were sunk. Jacob began walking to the side of the wall, where he would repel down. That's when Mendez called his name. Mendez: Captain Sharpmen, where are you going? Jacob turned and chuckled. Jacob: To join the other 100 men on the front! You got another volunteer, LT! With that, Jacob repelled down the side of the building with little stress, as soldiers watched him repel down and run towards the front line. He was going into the fire. Above San Angeles: Harrison was listening in on radio chatter, he could hear the orders being relayed by Jacob and approved of them. The evacuation of White River was almost complete...this distraction so to speak would give the thousands of civilians still in the city enough time to leave. And with the Covenant armada still trapped behind a nuclear field...they had time. Harrison nodded, he smiled. Harrison: And that's why Captain Sharpmen was put in charge...

[Naked Crook]

Tye continued to wait in the Pelican, waiting on the pilots to tell them they have reached th LZ. Tye was silent on the matter, but he knew this mission was going to be close. The one thing he knew for sure, was that he was going to be spending numerous lives to save only one. This fact bothered Tye...but he knew that the capture of command level officers was unacceptable. Pilot: Sir...we are hitting out LZ...150 eters from The Covenant base. Tyber: Get us in closer...right to their front door. We are hoing in hot! Pilot: Sir? Tyber: The less time we spend hoofing it to our target...the more time er have before we are bombed into oblivion! Get us right to their front door...thats an order pilot! Pilot: Yes sir...going in hot. Tye walked to the rear hatch, and he opened it. He watched the scenery go by, as The Pelican flew towards the new LZ Pilot: Incoming fire! The Pelican spun around to give Tye, Cameron, and the others a clear shot at The Covenant base. Tye could see Grunts moving towards their LZ, firing their plasma pistols. Without even blinking, Tye drew one of his automags, took aim out the back of the Pelican, and began to pop the heads of the Grunts. Tye managed to vlear the initial wave with little more than his wits and his automag. The Pelican landed, and Tye jumped out, getting his boots on the front lines. Cameron followed behind Tye. Tyber: Cameron...with me. The rest of you ladies...group up and move out!

[Erex]

Sergai: Marines, your with me understood, stay close to me, and you may live. Lock n load; We'll escort the covs to hell. Sergai and the marines got thier guns ready. Sergai: NO guns blazing, do burst of fire, try to aim for the head, its less protected their, or the neck if your lucky. Marine: We got your six Sergai. Sergai: I guess ladies first? We'll head out

[Kairu]

Inside the Covenant Base The Elites inside began to scramble to defend their prisoner. They had already worked that part out, otherwise, the UNSC could have blown the base to pieces from orbit. That confirmed their suspicions that she was a valuable asset. Lauren was still shackled up in her cell. The beatings had stopped for the moment. Her eyes were swollen shut, most of her bones were broken and bruised. Some of the stronger ones were miraculously fractured, but all in all, she decided that her info and silence was worth dying for, should it have come to that. The lights in the base went out, further blinding Cochraine from seeing anything, even if she could. The higher ranked Elites that were guarding her turned their active camo on. They were going to protect their prisoner even if it meant their lives. The other top ranked Elites began their preparations for the assault. They were watching a camera feed and saw the Spartans. The same Zealot who captured Cochraine spoke to the other Elites in Sangeili. Zealot: "At arms, Brothers! The Humans have delivered us their finest! We have Spartans on the way! It will be a glorious triumph for us Sangheili! Fight well, Brothers!"

[Hells Sniper]

Meanwhile: Jacob ran towards the front line, within a few moments he was joining a hundred marines on a road, surrounded by cars. Marine: We got one more coming up! Marine 2: Give 'em room! Jacob slid into cover and looked at the marines. Many noticed his rank and started to adjust themselves. Marine: Sir, we weren--- Jacob: No formalities now gentlemen! Jacob paused, he began to set up his sniper. Jacob: I am just another soldier in hell with the rest of you! Oorah? Many of the marines spirits were lifted, having an officer, especially a laid-back one, out on the field was a good thing. Many cheered, many threw their hands up, and many replied "Oorah!" Jacob turned to the marines next to him, there was an assortment of weapons. DMRs, Battle Rifles, Assault Rifles, SMGs...etc. Enough firepower to keep the Covenant at bay for them to get a reading of the amount. The two marines standing next to Jacob, were holding Battle Rifles. Marine: Captain...whats the mission? Jacob: We hold here until we get a good judgement of the force. Once I call it, we retreat...fall back into the buildings. We're going to pretend like we are the only force out here...on my signal I'm blowing up two buildings and funneling the Covenant. Marine: Like fish in a barrel? Jacob nodded. Jacob: Exactly...name and rank soldiers? Marine: Private Albert Jameson, sir. Marine 2: Private Nicholas Vistan, Captain. Jacob: Jameson...Vistan. Got it. Jacob paused. Jacob: You both volunteered for this? Jameson: Yessir...we all did. Jacob: Family? Vistan: We all have somebody on San Angeles...mom, dad, sibling, spouse. Vistan paused. Vistan: We just want them out of here. Jacob nodded. Jacob: I understand...Genesis was my wife's home planet. She begged me to get people she knew out. Jacob paused. He looked at Vistan and Jameson. Jacob: Privates... I'm going to let you in a little secret. Jacob paused. Jacob: You can't save everyone without losing yourself. Jacob looked at Vistan and Jameson...the two simply nodded. They understood what he meant. Jacob had been fighting this war for fifteen years, and he hadn't lost himself...he hadn't saved everyone. Not yet.

[Naked Crook]

Tye and Cameron began to move forward. Tye moved forward, almost in prone, as he kept his automag low. They broke off from the main group, taking an alternate and less direct path into the heart of the large Covenant firebase. Tye and Cameron each stopped behind several Covenant supply crates. They observed The Covenant scrambling to respond to the attack. Tyber: There are a ton of these guys. I am guessing they are lining up to protect Reynolds' officer. I am going out on a limb with this...but I am sure they have guessed she is, at least, semi-valuable if she prompted a rescue mission from The UNSC. Cameron: IN reality...we are here as a favor. Tyber: I dunno if this gives us an edge or not... Cameron: Well, we know they will not kill her...so we can call those bluffs with a reasonable degree of certainty. Tyber: Good point. We should try and exploit that if the chance arises. Tye took a visual sweep of the area. Tyber: We will move in once the main body of the "rescue team" makes a first strike. If they can divert a large portion of The Covenant's attention, we can blind-side them, hit them with frags, catch them in cross fire. Cameron: Agreed. I can take point, get close once we wither their initial numbers down. Tye holstered the Automag in his hand, and reach to his sides, grabbing both of his M7 SMGs. He took the safety off of both of the weapons. Tyber: I will lay down suppressing. Spray and pray...you know? Cameron: I am familiar with the tactic...which explains why I use an Assault Rifle. Sometimes...you just need to drown them in hot lead.

[Hells Sniper]

Vistan and Jameson were thinking about what Jacob had said and he had surely noticed it. Jacob: Don't worry gentlemen. This extra push we're giving here will give everyone you know time to get out. Just stay focused on killing Covvie, got it? Vistan and Jameson both nodded. Jacob was about to speak again, but further down the line he heard someone yell. Marine: 12 o'clock! Covenant infantry moving up! Jacob took a deep breath and nodded. He set his sniper down on the car he was behind and peered through the scope. From what he could see there were dozens of grunts moving forward. Jackals behind them...and elites. Hundreds of Covenant infantry units were converging on their position. They were on their way. Jacob activated his radio so everyone could hear him. Jacob: Hold your fire! Jacob wanted the Covenant to get closer...get them by surprise and then fall back. Hopefully the snipers in the buildings behind them would be able to cover their retreat. Jacob wanted to get as many back as he could. The Covenant were in an open area and the grunts were moving faster, jackals were sprinting and the elites were jogging. Jacob knew they wouldn't know what hit them. But he had to wait...he had to know what else laid behind the elites. The closest Covenant soldier was 400 meters away. 350 meters. 300 meters. That's when the ghosts appeared on the horizon...followed by Wraiths. Jacob: Ghosts and wraiths confirmed. 250 meters. Jacob: Troopers...open fire! With that command, the entire line fired their weapons, dropping dozens of grunts. Jacob fired his sniper across the field and scored a head shot on an unfortunate elite who had his shields down. Jacob fired off three more shots, killing another three elites. He reloaded his weapon and noticed the snipers behind him firing their weapons, dropping even more grunts and jackals. That's when plasma fire began to rain upon his position. Three marines were hit and the rest jumped behind cover. Jacob: One more volley men! Kill the bastards! Jacob yelled into his comms and set his sniper up again. Hopefully, the encouragement from an Officer would help the new marines. When Jacob popped up again, the Covenant were close. The ghosts were speeding over and the Wraiths were already starting to fire their weapons. Jacob fired off his sniper in a quick concession, killing an elite and two jackals. That's when he threw his hand in the air and waved backwards. Jacob: All forces retreat! Let's move! Jacob tapped Vistan and Jameson, and pointed to the towers, making them move. Jacob wasn't going to leave his position until he saw everyone marine moving. Jacob reloaded his sniper and fired off his rounds again, killing more jackals. The marines were moving, half of them already towards the buildings. The extra sniper fire covered their retreat and gave them enough time to fall back. Jacob: Everyone move out! Back to the buildings! We can't hold this line! Jacob slung the sniper on his back and pulled out his Socom. The grunts had gotten so close he was managing to fire off shots and kill them. That's when the last marine broke from the cars. Jacob nodded...everyone who was breathing was moving. He turned around, firing his Socom into the crowd of grunts jumping over the cars. Turning around, he could see elites standing on the larger ones, energy sword in hands, yelling out commands. He could also see the elites getting shot from the snipers 100 meters away. Jacob smirked and continued to run. Suddenly, and without warning, the ghosts started popping over the cars, jumping over them and landing in the clearing. Jacob cursed under his breath, he along with many soldiers were still out in the open and at least fifty meters from the safety of the buildings.

[Kairu]

Vhat' and his phantom had closed in and hit the clearing the Ghosts had gone up to fortify. The phantom turned showing off one turret and firing its concussion and plasma cannons. Vhat jumped out of the phantom, his sword's handle at his side, his plasma rifle in hands. He barked some orders at the newly arrived Covies in Sangheili. Vhat': "Move forward! Kill as many of them as you can! Show them real Honor instead of running like the cowards they are!" Vhat' like many of his comrades were blinded by the fighting and Honor that they didn't think as to why the Humans were prematurely fleeing, to anyone with a clear, objective mind the trap was obvious, however to those who were unfortunate in having that ability in combat, the trap was well-hidden. Vhat' like many of the Elites stopped and allowed the Covenant lessers move first and return in formation.

[Hells Sniper]

Jacob had managed to get a few ghosts to follow him and they all began to speed towards him. He looked around, and he noticed most of the marines diving behind buildings and into cover, he smiled. And then, he snapped back into reality. The ghosts were closing in on him, so he quickly slide behind a flipped over car. The first ghost was able to divert away and speed in the opposite direction. The other two however continued on their current path...Jacob smiled, letting them get as close as possible before jumping over the car and landing on the other side. The two ghosts rammed into each other, the sheer force of the impact causing them both to implode. Jacob stood and quickly ran the last dozen meters into cover. Jacob: Everyone down! Let them keep coming! The marines inside of the buildings laid low, and the ones on the higher levels hid behind cover. Jacob peered over every now and then, catching a glimpse of the jackals, grunts, and ghosts moving towards the rat-holes. He smiled. Meanwhile above San Angeles: Dangerus at in his chair aboard the Perilus Avenger. He knew the plan he was about to propose would only last a short while...and then the fight with the Navy would begin. Dangerus stood and activated a fleet-wide transmission. Dangerus: Covenant Battlegroup...prepare for a land invasion. Dangerus paused. Dangerus: We only have a limited time zone here...assemble your finest teams, get them on board phantoms and send them to the surface under cloak. We will land as many troops as we can in the next hour...until the human filth realize what we have done. Dangerus smirked. Dangerus: Their only option will be to attack us...in their field of missiles. Dangerus growled. Dangerus: For the Covenant!