CH.2- Going into the blaze
-Know your duty
It was Namoni's first mission as sergeant of the 8th Cadians Storm troopers. Today they were flying in to destroy one of the Necris Black legions weapon cashes, and he was really worried about the fight ahead of him.
As they flew into the atmosphere, he wondered why he had been chosen as squad leader. He wasn't exactly one of his squads best men, though his squad mates usually referred to him as the smartest one of them. They had just completed officers training when they got the news that there old squad leader was brutally murdered by a pirate on Ocan.
"What's a matter killer?" Beck said, as he turned to face Corax who was staring at the wall of the shaking ship.
"Just worried" Corax replied.
Beck was Corax's best friend in the squad and the one who deserved squad leader the most. He was short, but strong and quick on his feet. Beck was also the squads Melta gunner, a high honor in the Guard (Even though Melta Gunners don't last long). He, like Corax was young, but was ready for any challenge the Imperium threw at him.
The rest of the squad were a cheerful bunch, even though they've seen plenty of death and gore to make a man crazy. They were all friends, and they all graduated along with Corax.
The illustrious Jeb and Kez were brothers who attitudes about war were the same; they loved it. Jeb preffered getting up close and personal with the enemy, and had a nack for it. Kez was the guy who liked to sit back and just waste endless rounds against a target like there is no tomarrow.
Lucas was the squads sharpshooter. He loved being seen in uniform, and would suck up to any officer. His smooth talking and wit kept him out of trouble, and usally got us in trouble instead.
Kren was the only wierd guy in the squad. He was originally stationed at Armeggedon, one of the worst areas of Imperial Gaurd fighting(Also known as the Greenskin front because if the heavy Ork attack that occured there). His unit was a famous hit and run team. In fact everyone who has ever served there knows that his unit was famous for giving out fake limbs.
"Ten minutes!", the pilot yelled to Corax through the noise of the lander. It was shaking everyone inside like they were in an Orks stomach.
"Alright listen up!" Corax yelled over the whine of the engine to get everyones attention.
"Lets go over some stuff before we hit the dirt" He said as everyone gathered in closer.
"The front gate of the Black Legions fortress is gaurded by two very large Autoturrent positions, and intel suggests that there hiding artillery inside the base. Squads 1,2,and 5 are all packing Melta charges to hit the first gate, and were deystroying the smaller second gate. The inside is a mess, but we should be able to find our way through via Vox-Net. The main power generator, and the ammo storages are the main targets."
No one spoke as Corax said all this. He was surprised how he commanded his squad so well, and that they actually listened to him so quietly. After a second, he continued.
"This is the main enemy trooper, and be ready! You will face alot of them. The casual raider carries a Laspisol and a close combat weapon, usually a piece of metal, or another pathetice excuse for a bat. Autoguns are common in the higher ranks, so target anyone who isnt carrying a pistol first. Plasma guns and other Xeno wepaons have been spotted in earlier raids, so watch out for them too."
Once again the strange silence commanded his men, and no one wispered during his talk. Corax knew what he would say next would cause his men to break the silence.
"I've also been informed that the pirate Xan might be present, so be careful!"
"Xan!" Kez shouted out, "Thats the bastard the killed Sgt. Syzangy!"
"Be quiet and let Sgt.Namoni continue the brefing", Kren said.
"Thank-you Kren" Corax said to Kren as he turned his head twords him. The mention of his former sargents name had made him angry as well.
"Heres a picture of the inside men", Corax said as he pulled a picture out of his pocket. The image showed a place that only knew dirt and heresy. The chamber was filled with items of value as well, and Corax wondered as he looked at the picture where these people got these items.
"Dropping down in one minute!", the pilot yelled over the scream of the engines.
"Alright get ready men" Corax siad to his men ''Dont forget to re-energize your ammo before we go in, theres isnt very much light inside"
The lander hit the ground with a loud thud, and the back opened. Corax saw a Chimera waiting to move them to the front lines, and he stepped out.
