Ch. 1 - Discovery
"Shipmaster," cried the crewman, "We've located something on the radar!"
"What is it?" asked Rtas 'Vadum, the Shipmaster of the Shadow of Intent.
"It appears to be a structure on the nearby planet, & sir, it looks Forerunner." the crewman answered. At that moment, the Arbiter & 2 Minors, Veca 'Sard & Laco 'Sedz, entered the bridge.
"Arbiter, I need you to investigate that structure, take a Phantom & some Elites with you." ordered the Shipmaster.
"I will go." said the Arbiter.
The Arbiter with Veca, Laco, & 4 other Elites boarded the awaiting Phantom.
"I wonder why there is a structure on a planet that is so barren." said Var 'Tsav, a Major.
"Who cares, at least we're not on the ship anymore." Tsu 'Wetum, a Minor, answered.
"Cut the chatter." ordered the Arbiter.
"Arbiter, we're about to land." the Pilot informed the scout party.
The Elites unboarded the Phantom & headed toward the building.
"Radio me when you need evac." said the Phantom Pilot as he flew away. The group reached the building & found a locked door.
"I'll start on the door." volunteered Relos 'Redar, a Minor. "Strange, the lock is much different from other doors." he said a moment later.
"Here," said his Major brother, Saros, "Let me try." The lock opened with a beep, & the door opens with a hiss of steam. The Elites enter the building.
"Greetings!"