AN: I do not own Halo or Infinite Stratos. They belong to their rightful owners.
Prologue
Year – 2506
Location – Unknown
"We simply cannot ignore this threat!" a commanding female voice yelled.
In a dimly lit room, a crowd of people sit silently, listening intently for any sign of reply.
"What do you suggest we do? There are no viable solutions!" another voice replied.
Silent mummers could be hear within the crowd, each word laced with anxiety. Silence looms over the room, filling it with enough tension that a knife could have trouble cutting through. Another voice speaks up.
"We must act quickly, due to recent examinations of the Carver findings, the instability in the Outer Colonies are going to escalate. And fast! We must take action or we could have a bloody war of attrition on our hands!"
"Indeed, our projections have concluded that the inevitable war between the inner and outer colonies will culminate drastically by 2525" another agreed.
The lack of noise from before returned each person waiting desperately for an answer...
"I have a suggestion..." a new voice claimed.
All the attendees turn toward the new voice, a woman in her thirties, evidence enough from her somewhat youthful appearance, stands from the crowd.
"Very well Doctor, please proceed to the front and explain" the commanding voice spoke.
The woman proceeded slowly toward the front of the crowd of people, feeling their eyes upon her, all the while reassuring herself that her plan would work.
"Are you all aware of the ORION Project from 2506?" the woman asked
Everyone looked at each other silently, knowing the clear answer.
"We all have Doctor, and we are well aware that you know that we know." a crowd member replied condescendingly.
The doctor gave a cold glare toward the one that replied "The question was rhetorical sir, now please be silent and allow me to continue" the doctor responded.
The crowd member receded into their seat under the gaze of the rest of the crowd.
"As I was about to say, the project was originally conceived to counter insurrectionist forces. While initially successful, problems began to arise and the project was eventually abandoned" the doctor continued.
"How is this relevant to our current predicament?" someone asked.
Here we go, moment of truth... "I suggest that we reboot the project, but this time, we take an alternative approach." the doctor declared.
All was silent in the room, until the commanding voice spoke up.
"The Project was abandoned for numerous reasons doctor, how do you suggest we 'reboot' the project once more?"
"I believe that in time, I can create a force that can deal with the insurrectionists. However, in order for this to work, things have to be done my way" the woman responded.
Murmurs were uttered, and from what the woman could gather, it was a mixed response. Well it could be worse she thought to herself. The doctor could feel the level of tension arise within the room. Eventually, the main voice of command finally replied "Enough".
The room fell silent upon his voice.
She continued "Doctor, with all due respect, are you certain that you can carry out this project? You're skills are undeniable but-"
"Before you continue director, this manifest will show you what the project consists of, and what it would yield" the woman interrupted.
She approached the woman with the manifest and handed it to her. She acknowledged the gesture with a curt nod. She opened the manifest and began the agonizingly slow process of reading it. The woman eyed the files with great concentration, reading every vital piece of information. After a long period of silent torture, she spoke up.
"Doctor, from what I've read in your manifest, there are many controversial methods included, controversial methods indeed. If we were to agree with your suggestion, can you say, without a doubt that you can carry out this proposal with an unshakable resolve and give us results?"
The doctor paused for a moment, then responded with a firm voice "Yes."
The murmurs began once again around the room, until the female voice of command cut them off.
"All those in favour of carrying out the Orion reboot?"
Almost all of the crowd raised their hands instantaneously.
"Very well, by the authority of the Office of Naval Intelligence council, we hereby give you authorisation to carry out your proposal."
The doctor released a breath she hadn't realised she'd been holding and replied "Thank you director".
And with that said, she began to walk toward the exit, until the female voice stopped her.
"Doctor Halsey"
The woman turned to face the woman at the head of the crowd.
"Yes?" she replied
"Don't let us down"
"Don't worry Parangosky, I won't"
