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[Naked Crook]

Xyrho: Chieftain...we may already be too late. The Humans have been needling with the Construct for some time. That has become abundantly clear based on how much they know, and also based on the fact that they know what to do with it. Xyrho paused. Xyrho: When I first learned that Vanguard was here, I considered itr a reality that it may have been possible to halt the Construct...to stop its return. Now, I am not so certain that it is possible. There may be no stopping the return of Vanguard. I believe that a battle with The Construct is inevitable, and victory may not be possible. Xyrho paused. Xyrho: A moment ago, you spoke of the stubborn nature of your species. I am curious Chieftain, is your species as stubborn in the face of certain death, as it is in the face of fleeting victory? Is ytour species stubborn enough to fight an Instrument of the Gods...or will they kneel to it? Xyrho paused. Xyrho: If they kneel to it...will they kill YOU if you don't? How far does your trust go in your subordinates when it comes to doing battle with Vanguard? I do not even trust my own Elites with the task. Do you trust your Brutes to obey your orders over Vanguard's commandments? Concurrently: As Tye and Cameron holstered their weapons, Nighthawk turned, as he heard Anaconda groan on the far side of the Prolwer bay. Nighthawk looked over his shoulder at ANaconda, and then back at Tye and Cameron. Nighthawk: You guys go ahead and round yup whatever is left of ONI and the UNSC. I am going to go and check on the big guy over there. Tye looked passed Nighthawk, and saw Anaconda climbing back to his feet. Tye then shrugged, and nodded. Tyber: Very well. I will round up what is left of ONI. I will also contact the brass, and see if I can get a few extra teams over here to help secure the ship. Cameron: I would recommend engineering teams as well to start digging through the mainframe. Tyber: I was thinking the same thing. Nighthawk nodded. Nighthawk: Alright, I will catch up with you two. Nighthawk turned, as he walked off to regroup with Anaconda. Tye and Cameron, on the other hand, turned, and proceeded to the exit of the Prowler Bay, as they were intent on making their way up to the bridge. As Tye and Cameron left the Prowler Bay, and returned to the corridors, Tye sent out a message to any ONI or UNSC forces left on The Ulterior Motive. Tyber: THis is COmmander Vernette to ANYONE still aboard The Ulterior Motive. Any ONI or UNSC personnel...sound off and state your current status and position! This is priority one!

[Hells Sniper]

Dangerus took a few steps before stopping when Xyrho began to talk of his species. It was a question he had been asking himself the moment he began his quest to destroy Vanguard, that if, and most likely when, Vanguard was activated, would his brutes obey it? Or would they obey him? Dangerus knew he had ones that would obey him, leaders of packs like Chieftain Furium, who owed Dangerus not only their lives, but everything they had. Dangerus knew he could trust some, but could he trust all of them? That is an interesting question, Shipmaster. Dangerus grunted as he watched his brutes and Xyrho's elites shuffle towards the phantoms. Dangerus: Many of my brutes are stubborn, hot-headed, vengeful. But some of those brutes are loyal, the ones who owe me their lives will give me everything. Dangerus took a few steps forward as he stared out of the bulkhead, as he stared at his fleet a few hunred thousand kilometers away. Dangerus: I have brutes under my command that will follow me to the end, that will destroy a holy artifact if I demand it. And I have brutes that would try to stop me. But that's the thing Shipmaster, they will only try, they will not succeed. Dangerus turned back to face Xyrho and smirked. Dangerus: If what you say is true, if you say that there will be a battle, then we will need every brute still loyal to me. We will need every brute willing to disobey the Prophets and it will be my job to weed those brutes out of the many. Dangerus placed his hand on Xyrho's shoulder and nodded. Dangerus: You have trusted me with all of this so far, I hope you can trust me in these final moments. Meanwhile: Acker: Commander Vernette, this is Assault Team Ivory, we are green and currently datamining the ship in the engineering bay! The radio began to crackle to life as teams began reporting in from across the ship. Ice: Strike Team Diamond and Fireteam Harmony have secured hangar bay four on deck three for extraction, Commander! We have three birds filled with Trust prisoners on the way to the King Raven and Vigorous Inferno.

[Naked Crook]

Xyrho: I have trusted you thus far. I have no reason to stop trusting you. Xyrho paused. Xyrho: You have proven that you are serious about stopping Vanguard, in spite of what it is. I only hope that the desire to commit heresy is as strong in your most trusted Brutes, as it is in you. Xyrho simply stared at Dangerus for a moment, before he turned, and proceed towards the Phantom that he had arrived in. Xyrho's Elites were already waiting for him, and they were ready to depart. Xyrho: I will return to my ship to see if I can find anything else. If I do find something...I will contact you right away. Concurrently: Tyber: All points...solid copy. Tye paused. Tyber: To all points...we have managed to secure The Ulterior Motive. As far as I can tell, The Trust has seemingly abandoned The Ulterior Motive, effectively leaving the ship in our hands. With that being the case, I need this ship secured, which means that any areas that we are in control of, must remain under our control. Vital areas of the ship; engineering, the medical bay, hanger bays...all of these areas need to be locked down and patrolled. Any captured Trust personnel should be secured, or if possible, returned to either The King Raven or The Vigorous Inferno. Tye paused. Tyber: I will be contacting the senior brass to ascertain our next course of action. Stand by by for further orders! Vernette out! As Tye closed the comm line, he and Cameron were closing in on the bridge of the Ulterior Motive. As they got close, Tye noticed that Jade was on the ground, near the entrance of the bridge. Tye gave a brief sprint towards Jade, as he knelt down next to her. Tyber: Sergeant? Can you hear me? Tye placed his hand on Jade's neck, and felt that she still had a pulse. Tye looked up at Cameron. Tyber: Cam...secure the bridge! If there is anyone left...shoot to kill. Cameron nodded, as he drew his Assault Rifle, and walked onto the bridge of The Ulterior Motive. He moved slowly, as he checked his corner, and took in the sights of the bridge. Every single bridge station was abandoned, and all of the chairs were empty. It was one of the more eerie sights he had ever seen. Cameron made a sweep of the bridge, and eventually determined that it was defiantly abandoned. Cameron: The bridge is clear, Tye!

[Hells Sniper]

Dangerus nodded as he watched Xyrho leave the ship and head back towards his own. Dangerus then went to his own phantom, rejoining his brutes as they all left the Ulterior Motive. Dangerus knew he needed to talk to many of his brutes, but he needed Furium on his side first. If he could get Furium, he knew he would have the backing of the senior Chieftains, and in that way, he knew that not only would his brutes join, but many others. Dangerus only hoped that the war against Vanguard could be one they could win, Dangerus could not let Vanguard escape this planet, he could not let him leave. Not just to stop the devastation of the Covenant, but to protect his species. He had a duty to them, as a leader in this war, to stop anything that threatened the homeworld. And at the moment, Vanguard was the only thing threatening his homeworld.

[Naked Crook]

Tye looked at Cameron, as Cameron gave the all clear. Tye nodded, as he stood up, and left Jade on the ground. Tyber: Well done Cameron. Tye walked onto the bridge, as he looked around. Tyber: A lot of shit has gone down in this room... Cameron: SIr? Tyber: Never mind. Tye sighed, as he accessed his comm system, and contacted The King Raven. Tyber: King Raven...this is COmmander Vernette; Jennifer, do you copy? Tye waited a moment, for someone to respond. AFter a few moments, Tye finally heard Jennifer get patched through on his comm line. Jennifer: Tye...I read you loud and clear. What is your current status? Tyber: Well, ma'am...we have managed to capture The Ulterior Motive. The Trust abandoned the ship. Everyone who ios someone in The Trust is gone; they all left. There are a few stragglers left behind, but, they are being dealt with. Jennifer: That is excellent news, Commander. Tyber: However, there has been a development. It seems The Trust is in possession of some AI of unknown origin. The Trust are very intent on activating this AI, and it seems to be the only thing motivating The Trust. Jennifer: Stand by Commander...I am going to patch Reynolds and Harrison into this conversation. This is something they will want to hear. Tye waited a moment as Jennifer patched both harrison and Reynolds into the communication frequency. Jennifer: Admiral Harrison, Captain Reynolds? Do you two copy? Meanwhile: Nighthawk and Anaconda were both still down in the Prowler Bay. They were both pretty silent, as Anaconda was resting up, catching his breath for a moment. Nighthawk, on the other hand, simply sat on top of a crate. Eventually, Nighthawk broke the silence. Nighthawk: Are you feeling alright? Anaconda: Somewhat. How about you? Nighthawk: I do not know for sure. I have had a bit of a headache ever since I touched Vanguard's...storage thingy... Anaconda: What happened? Nighthawk: I do not know...but that thing...I don't know what it did...but it felt like it had actually reached out and touch my mind. I had never experienced anything like that before in my life. For a brief moment, I could hear that thing in my head. It was...very disturbing. It was almost as if that thing was digging through my brain, pulling out anything it could find. I wouldn't be surprised if that thing knew things about me now. Anaconda: How much does it know? Nighthawk: Well...it called me Nighthawk. So, I guess that is a good sign. Anaconda grunted. Nighthawk: Whatever this thing is...whereever it came from...there is MUCH more to this thing that just being a machine or an AI. We are dealing with something that is terribly evil.

[Hells Sniper]

Harrison was on the bridge of the Vigorous Inferno, catching up with the current situation, and directing engineering and escort teams to the Ulterior Motive. He wanted as many of his own men on that ship and he wanted to know what was going on. When he got the call from Frost, he immediately jumped on the comms. Harrison: I read you loud and clear, Captain. I hear that we have control of the Ulterior Motive now?

[Naked Crook]

Jennifer was the one who answered Harrison's question. Jennifer: That is correct sir. The Ulterior Motive is now under ONI Control. Tye chimed in, as he added to the conversation. Tyber: The most critical parts of the ship are secured; the bridge, the medical bay; hanger bays; engineering. However, I will require addition personnel to sweep the rest of the ship for stragglers. Tye paused. Tyber: Aside from that...we will have our work cut out for us as we try to gut this ship for intel on that...construct. Tye paused again. Tyber: Sir...before you ask what I am talking about...you would be better off seeing it for yourself. I have seen things on this ship that defy rational explanation.

[Hells Sniper]

Harrison didn't wait for Tye to finish, he started walking towards the elevator the moment Tye suggested it. Harrison: I will be over on the next bird out. Harrison took the elevator down to the hangar bay.

[Naked Crook]

Jennifer also acknowledged Tye. Jennifer: I will also be joining you, Commander. I think it would be very important for me to get a look at what we have been dealing with. Tyber: Yes Ma'am. Jennifer paused as she then spoke to Reynolds. Jennifer: Captain Reynolds...will you be joining us? Jennifer waited for a response from Reynolds before she ordered the comm line closed.

[Kairu]

Reynolds perked up from his reports. Reynolds looked at Cochraine and Anderson. Reynolds: "Sure thing, Captain, I will be there." Reynolds stood up from his chair. Reynolds: "Lauren, you have the bridge." Reynolds walked off of the bridge with a brisk stroll. He entered the command deck's elevator and descended to the pelican bay.