Hello I hope you enjoy the story but before you read there are somethings that you should know first off.
1 The Helghast in this will be slightly different then the Helghast you know.
2 This first chapter is only an introduction, the next chapter will begin in the past and continue from there.
3 This will feature characters from the Helghast and ISA working together (ex: Templar and Radec facing down Britannia in combat)
4 Expect serious Britannian pwnage, and Helghast badassery (Not that Helghast badassery should need an excuse)
With that out of the way I hope you enjoy.
Helghan(Australia)
Pyrrhus City(Sydney)
2015 A.T.B
Colonel Mael Radec walked towards the podium that sat in the center of the large stage on the outskirts of the Autarch Palace, upon reaching it he click a button on his helmet lowering the gas mask and visor.
"Helghast, sons and daughters of Helghan!" Radec spoke extending his arms to the large crowd as the Helghast Triad flapped on banners below him. "I present to you, your Autarch. Alec Visari Radec, HAIL!" Colonel Radec reengaged his mask, before turning and giving a Helghast salute along with the crowd to the figure approaching from the landing Overlord dropship, painted with custom white markings.
The figure was flanked by Elite Shock Troopers with markings of a large black monster, on their arms below the Helghast Triad. The figure was wearing a Helghast general's uniform, along with a hooded black overcoat. The figure lowered his hood revealing a pale face with snow white hair, and blood red eyes. The boy himself was no older than fourteen wearing a black wool fingerless glove on his right hand. His left hand gloveless showing a mechanical bright white hand, a trophy from Britannia in the second Oceania War. Unlike most Helghast the boy was thin and lanky some might call him frail, or weak.
The boy walked up to the podium as his uncle Mael stood by his side, along with mysterious woman in Elite Shock armor, and a red hood. The white haired teen confirmed as the Autarch stepped up to the podium, took a deep breath and spoke.
"My people, my brothers and sisters, my fellow children of Helghan. For far too we have been a broken people, broken people living in a broken nation. We have been shunned, oppressed, and under constant scrutiny by those we sought to escape. After the failure that was Washington's Rebellion our forefathers embarked on the greatest exodus in the history of this earth, on a quest for freedom. Helghan became that freedom, freedom from the Tyranny of Britannia, and its pathetic royal family. We allied with the natives of the island and our two people became one. We expanded and grew, our dream realized."
The Autarch looked down with a snarl on his face before lifting it to the crowd, who stood entranced by his speech, hanging on every word.
"But sadly you all know how that story goes. The Britannians saw our growth and tried to stomp us out, just like they had in the Americas. We fought tooth and nail and despite our best efforts we lost Vekta. But when they invaded Helghan they learned a valuable lesson. HELGHAN BELONGS TO THE HELGHAST!"
The crowd erupted into a yell of cheers, and hails to him and Helghan.
"We secured our land, but to our unexpected fortune, the Britannians are sore losers. They released a weapon into the skies of Helghan changing her forever. The day was constantly shrouded by clouds and dust storms, the nights by lighting strong enough to split the ground apart. They thought they could weaken us, but infact they made us stronger. My father the great Scholar Visari had asked for ten years. And although he was taken from us before his time his wish has been granted. His wish granted by you. You the strength in my heart, and the holders of the dreams of me, my father, and his father before him."
As the Autarch continued all across the world people watched. The rally being presented around the globe, every channel from hijacked television networks.
"My grandfather rebuilt our nation."
The screen panned over the Helghast capital of Pyrrhus, which was one of many cities rebuild by Viktor Visari, known as Visari the Architect. Who during his reign rebuilt Helghan from a poverty ridden slum to an economic powerhouse, while at the same time fixing the infrastructure and housing situation.
"My father rebuilt our strength."
The screen panned over Helghast men and women marching alongside tanks in formation as the Third Shock Army mobilized. The military having grown massively during the reign of Scholar Visari. Known also as Visari the Martial, who increased military spending by eighty percent and grew the army five sizes larger.
"And I shall restore our pride."
The screen flicked to the image of two Helghast soldiers forcing two Britannian spies onto their knees. Before killing them execution style. Offscreen however, a non-Helghast teen with silver hair and blue eyes, wearing a Helghast commander uniform oversaw the operation.
"Our enemies at home have been...reeducated, and now have newfound insight to our cause."
The screen changed back to the Autarch who continued his speech although around the world others watched.
Forbidden City
"I will not forget our allies however, those who I call friend, know who you are, and how important you have been to me and my dreams."
Upon hearing these words Empress Jiang Lihua smiled.
Middle Eastern Federation
"To all those who are my enemies however, my god have mercy on your souls for I sure won't."
Princess Cornelia sat in her mobile command base after crushing another enemy army, watching the speech by her nemesis. Upon hearing these words she scowled and downed her glass of wine.
Pendragon
"And to the great Emperor of Britannia, I hope you enjoyed the little world you built, because I'm going to enjoy watching it burn."
Emperor Charles zi Britannia sat in a dark room watching the speech, alongside his brother V.V.
'This boy could be a problem' he thought.
Area 9/Vexta(New Zealand)
"Now then go forth my Helghast. Go forth and show those who would divide us. Conquer us. Oppress us. And enslaves us. Show them hell, they who look down on us, shall hear our voice. For on this day we strike as one, and we shall be ignored NO MORE!"
In the control tower for Area 9's automated defenses a Britannian officer watched the speech from a small TV in the corner of the room until a Nine called for him.
"Captain Bradford we have multiple contacts approaching."
He looked at the radar to see a large amount of red dots approaching the south island of Area 9. when the building shook he looked outside to see the Third Shock Army begin their landing.
"A whole invasion force god help us all. We need to act fast activate the guns, sound the alarms, alert the Viceroy someone call th-"
*Bang.*
Bradford looked down at his chest to see blood pooling out. As he fell to his knees he saw all other Britannians in the room meet the same fate. The shooter crouched to his level and lifted his chin upwards. The assailant was a man he recognized.
"Hakha, you filthy Nine." Gregor Hakha an honorary Britannian was standing there before him. Behind him Bradford saw the auto-cannons firing on the Britannian air forces, ignoring the Helghast allowing them into the area unopposed.
"I am no Nine Captain, I am a Vextan, but you forget Captain, I am also Helghast, goodbye Bradford, hail to the Autarch."
*Bang.*
Back in Pyrrhus Alec was closing his speech
"Children of Helghan, defenders of the Helghast dream NOW IS OUR TIME!"
Upon the end of his words the crowd erupted as the banners waved and shouts of HELGHAN! erupted through the air. Smirking to himself Alec raised his hood and began to walk away, the people by his side falling in line behind him. As they entered the Overlord there was a woman in her early twenties with bright blue hair sitting in wait.
"So is it over." She asked in a french accented voice, her bright cyan eyes staring at his hooded face.
Alec chuckled lowering his hood to stare back. The pupil of his left eye being replaced by a soaring neon red bird.
"No my dear M.M." he responded. "It is merely the beginning."
And so it begins.
As you could see this chapter and Alec's speech, were heavily based of the Killzone 1 opening (He is Visari's son after all)
The next chapter like I said before will start at Alec's childhood and continue from there.
Until then please favorite, follow, and review as well as I'd love to read your opinions and ideas for this story's direction.