Hey there Gears! And welcome back to COG of the Clone Wars!

I checked how it was going when I posted the first chapter and HOLY SHIT! 8 Reviews in the first 13 hours!? You guys are awesome!

Now I gave you guys a notice on where I should set the first contact on Sera and one reviewer said to start it at Gears of War 2. After reading his thoughts I could see where he was getting at. You can check his thoughts in the review section, so i started there but it was a little hard but never the less I managed to get it done.

Now Let me know if I got the characters from GOW off to a good start. Let me know so I can improve. The First contact will be set in a flashback so you can see where and how things came to be as they are now. I will be doing more of these flashbacks since the main action is in the Clone Wars and next chapter we'll see the second battle of Geonosis with the COG and the Republic.

So enough outta me.

Enjoy!

Act 1-Chapter 1: Two sides of the same Gear

I walked through the halls of the Sovereign and made my way to the hanger. I looked down below and saw several King Ravens loading up supplies and troops on board, Armadillos and Centaurs were being tended to when we have a foothold on the planet and established a beachhead.

For the Starfighter support I mentioned were ships that weren't Gears of War vehicles but ships from Star Conflict, having Hercules as our main fighters, Wolf Bombers and Phobos Interceptors, we'll have several squadrons of Hercules fighters supporting the large attack force that will be taking place on Geonosis.

I walked down the stairs and rolled my shoulders several times, I had equipped my trusty MK.2 Lancer on my back and carried a Markza Sniper Rifle as well for a little extra range and a Gorgon Pistol on backup. You'd be surprised at how much ammo Cog armour can carry, hell it sure surprised the hell outta me. I walked up to one of the King Ravens and boarded it then sat down in one of the seats. This will be the first joint operation with the Republic ever since we've been known, all I need to do is not be swayed into the senate of the Republic or Separatists to think that I'll fight for them, I'm fighting for balance in the galaxy too much light or dark will be catastrophic.

"So, if the Republic expects to land at the co-ordinates like the plan says. What happens if their main force is separated?" I looked over to the voice to see none other than Dominic Santiago.

Yep, that's right folks. Dom is alive and well thanks to me actually finding Sera in the unknown regions of the galaxy. A region where only the Cog know like the back of their hand.

"We may need to split small groups off our main force to assist in getting them to the landing site. Besides, whenever has anything gone smoothly in our lifetime Dom?" I said with a smile behind my helmet.

"Well I can't say you're wrong there, besides…" He said mounting the Raven and sitting across from me. "When it came to the Locust most of our operations don't go so smoothly". He stated and in which I nodded in response.

I remember when he and I first met, a little surprising but it's coming from a race of humans that has never achieved space travel I don't blame em.

(Sera-22BBY: 4 Months into the Clone Wars)

Location: 1 Mile out from the last bastion of humanity.

Timeframe: Gears of War 2

I was on a Raven on the way into the Planet's surface and noticed that there were several satellites in orbit as we entered the atmosphere. It was without a doubt that it was the Hammer of Dawn, the amount of satellites that were around the planet were surprising when we saw from orbit, I doubt that the locals will know we're up there since they are probably more busy on the Locust.

"General Terra this is Strike Force 1, we're entering the AO in 2 minutes". I heard one of the troops from a second Raven call in.

"You know your orders, head down below and rescue any captives before the Locust do any harm to them, the faster they're free the faster we can bring the pain to these monsters, search stranded camps first and get them to safety". I radioed back.

"Will do sir. Good luck with the locals". "Thanks, I'll need it". I radioed once more as I then saw the other Raven break off from mine, I looked out the window and saw the road to the city I was heading to meet with the leaders of the COG on Sera. I'll admit, where I go from here is quite the mystery as I'm technically starting mere days before the second game.

So I got to make em count.

"Sir, we're approaching the city now, I suggest you get ready". I heard the Pilot say as I then stood up in the raven as the doors opened up showing me the City of Jacinto. The King Raven then flew in the city airspace and was landing on one of the free air pads, but knowing our unexpected arrival several Gears came rushing towards the pad with MK.2 Lancers in hand. I looked back towards my Squad which were much like Onyx Guards but they had Gold accents on their armour much like I did. However they had helmets slightly readjusted to their species since I take a mix races in my team and there was no limit as to who could and could not be a part of my military.

"Let's meet the locals shall we squad?" I said as 4 helmeted faces looked at me and nodded as they then stood up behind me. As I stepped off the Raven the blue COG had their weapons raised but they all shared a look of confusion as the 5 of us stepped off the raven which looked foreign to them.

From the mass of COG soldiers, one emerged from the back and revealed himself to be Colonel Hoffman, he walked up to me and inspected my armour as well as the armour of my troops.

"You gotta have some balls to land unauthorised at HQ Soldier". He said to me in a calm manner but his voice showed warning in it meaning 'One wrong move, and you're dead where you stand'.

"I assure you my Gears and I mean no harm. We merely just want an audience with the higher-ups. If there's any here at the moment". I stated as he looked surprised at what I was saying. Come to think of it I don't think anyone would expect to talk to Prescott willingly.

"What unit are you from? Onyx?" Hoffman asked me.

"No, I'm not actually part of the COG…well, not the one you know. Rest assured, all will be explained when I reveal everything when we meet Prescott". I stated as the Colonel nodded lightly and held his hand up to tell the mass of Gears around us to stand down. "Thank you". I said to him.

"Don't thank me just yet. Chairman Prescott, I've dealt with the unauthorised landing, and someone wants to see you…Affirmative we'll be there shortly". He then turned to me as he got off the comms. "Come with me, I'll take you to Prescott but your Gears will have to stay here".

"I can't do that I'm afraid, I'll need them there with me. Safety's on I assure you". I said to him and gestured us to follow him. I walked beside Hoffman as my squad was behind us, Colonel gave me a chance to show that I wasn't a threat to his troops or himself as he was the only one with us as we walked and I made sure my team's weapons were stowed.

"I never got a name from you, now that I mention it". Hoffman said to me as we rounded a corner.

"I'll tell you when we meet Prescott, but my troops often call me First". I answered.

"Why the name First?" He asked with a brow raised.

"Because I was the first one of my kind before more came to fight alongside me. I assume you're someone of a high rank here, do I get a name as well…" I dragged on.

"Colonel Hoffman, and from what I've seen from you so far, you in charge of a unit that trains in high risk and elite forces". He said to me which I kinda was surprised a little. And Hoffman seemed to see my expression through my helmet.

"Son, I've been in the military for a long time. I know a special forces unit when I see it". He stated as we then entered an office of some sorts and Prescott was behind his desk and saw us come in which made him drop what he was doing.

"I assume these where the soldiers on board that unauthorised Raven Colonel?" He said to Hoffman.
"Yes sir". The Colonel replied.

"Prescott, my name is General Terra I'm part of a COG much similar to this one. However my COG didn't originate from Sera". I stated.

"Son are you saying that you came from space? I'm finding that hard to believe, unless you have any solid evidence to support your claim I just don't believe any of what's comin' out of your mouth". Hoffman stated.

"The Colonel is right, coming from space? I find that Impossible-," "I'll show you then, squad, helmets off". I interrupted as I then gave the order to my team and they complied. The Look on the Colonel and the Chairman's faces were honestly priceless.

My squad consisted of a Female Devaronian who had white fur and pink skin, named Chesa Jaks.

A Male Duros by the name of Fink Warro.

A Male Kajain'sa'Nikto by the name of Nell.

And finally a Female Pantoran by the name of Qu Vel.

"So…that proof enough for ya?" I asked them both as they both recovered from their shock. "As you see that the inhabitants of Sera aren't the only ones in the galaxy, my squad is consists of several species as you can see and are just some of the races out there that are part of my military". I stated.

"Guess this is something you can't fake. Damn, more races that aren't the Locust? It's almost too good to be true". Hoffman said aloud.

"Well, regardless, there's still a few questions I want to ask you General Terra". Prescott said to me. "First off, who are you under that helmet?" He asked me and I took mine off to show that I was pretty much the youngest of all them.

"How old are you son?" Hoffman asked me.

"Old enough how to use a gun". I answered.

"Well, that answers that. Why have you come here?" The Chairman asked his next question.

"Well the thing is I didn't expect to find several orbital satellites in the unknown region of the galaxy, so I came down to investigate and wound up here". I said telling the half-truth, it was true, I didn't expect to find Sera in this sector of the galaxy, but knowing that it's here now I can have better training for my troops when the time comes and extra training does pay off.

"What about your armour and weapons? It resembles our Onyx Guards but without the Gold accents, and still use the old MK.1 Lancers, it doesn't seem like a coincidence". Prescott is really pushing his questions.

"It's a long story, and quite frankly I don't need to tell you. All that you want to know is that we're on your side and have no intentions of even going against you for that matter". I stated to him and before he could speak Prescott got a call.

"What's happened?...Now of all times? Dammit, send teams over there and destroy those monsters!" He said before looking at the Colonel. "The Locust are pushing towards the hospital, get on the horn and send any available Gears to reinforce that position!" Hoffman nodded and ran out the door before looking at me and my squad.

"Let's see if you are more than looks General, head over to the hospital and do whatever it takes to defend it". Prescott said as I nodded and gestured my squad to follow as we then put our helmets back on. Looks like I'll meet Delta earlier than I thought I would.

(A few days later)

My squad and I were walking up to the main entrance of the hospital to coordinate our next move into helping the COG of Sera end the war against the Locust. My Gears have been fighting pretty well against the horde and they'd probably be just under Gear on Sera would. I took the time to train them to fight against several enemies from races of the Star Wars Galaxy, to Battle droids and as well as the Locust Army as we just added to the training simulators.

I made sure to train myself and my Gears to get used to the gore that will come our way when fighting, there was no avoiding it when you have a chainsaw bayonet on your rifle. It wasn't pretty, but the training paid off. Even though Qu, felt a little queasy sometimes as I could swear her face get a little sick from the organs that were blown to bits by grenades.

But back on track.

"So, what now boss?" Fink asked me as we saw several wounded soldiers or civilians suffering from Rustlung. "The way I see it these people won't survive a small attack from the Locust, and not to be that guy, but I doubt a few extra guns and bodies will make a turning point in a huge war".

"But it can turn the tide of a battle Fink, from now on we're going to survive much like the COG do here. Scavenge ammo from fallen enemy and ally troops to keep yourselves topped up. Take any weapons you think may be useful to help you fight, be sure to have weapons ready to be exported to the Sovereign for production, Hammerbursts, Boomshots, Longshots any weapon that we don't have, have it loaded up on the Raven for transport when we clear out the Hospital". I ordered.

"YES SIR!" they responded as we turned our attention to several ambulances and Armadillos arriving at the front of the hospital delivering more wounded soldiers.

"I've never seen so many wounded troops in my life". Chesa said with a solemn tone in her voice. "Is this how bad the war is here sir?" She asked me and I sighed and nodded.

"Unfortunately, when it comes to the survival of a species, you'd do anything to ensure that you're kind survives no matter what Chesa". I answered. I looked around to see a familiar sight before me and it was none other than Marcus Fenix, Domenic Santiago and Anya Shroud walking up to the front completely unaware of our presence at the moment.

Well until Anya saw me and walked up to me.

"Is there a problem Ma'am?" I asked her in which got the rest of my squad's attention.

"Well depends, from what I recall you don't seem familiar from the ranks of the COG. Who you people?" She asked me with curiosity.

"We're Onyx Golds Ma'am, got orders from the Chairman to assist in defending the hospital". I answered and saw Dom and Marcus walk up to us.

"You're here because of Prescott?" Marcus asked with a brow raised.

"We don't follow his orders, but he gave us an opportunity to prove we're not here to cause trouble". I answered him and then Dom stood forward and spoke up.

"I remember a group of unknown COG soldiers landing at HQ with a Raven of unknown design. You must be them because you fit the description". Santiago stated.

"Right on the money". I praised. "I'm General Terra, or sometimes they call me First, and yes that is my name. Gotten it over time and it kinda stuck. This is Chesa, Fink, Nell and Qu. Onyx Gold Alpha". I said introducing myself and my squad.

"Well, you guys don't act like the Onyx Guards we know but I think actions will speak louder than words. I'm Marcus, that's Dom and Anya". Marcus said introducing themselves.

"I'd shake your hand Marcus but I think it might be better if we weren't being harassed by Grubs yea?" I said and I saw Marcus had a sliver of a smile on his face as he nodded in agreement. We then saw several more wounded being taken inside the hospital. It just gets worse and worse the more of this we see with our eyes. I mean the Locust war was a living nightmare in the Games but seeing it for real? It messes with your head and I've only been here a couple of days.

"It never ends". Marcus sighs.

"They're getting bolder. Those Gears were guarding Pemeroy Depot". Anya stated.

"Damn, that's just down the road". Dom said with surprise and a little bit of shock. I mean I don't blame em.

"Exactly they're moving deeper every day".

"In all honesty Ma'am, they might be getting desperate. We've only been here a few days and I know desperation when I see it in tactics". I added to the conversation as they seemed to agree. We looked up to see another Raven fly over for what seems the 5th time today and drop off some extra troops to reinforce our position.

"At least we got reinforcements". Dom said hoping to stay positive.

"Yea…but for how much longer?" Marcus shrugged, not knowing the answer to his own question.

"Okay. I'm heading back to the hospital now. I need to check that lead". Anya said with her intentions being spoken as she looked towards Dom.

"Thanks, Anya I…good luck, alright?" He said to her.

"Sergeant Fenix". We all looked to see a gear with a duffle bag and a Lancer in hand walking up to us. "Are you Sergeant Fenix? Delta Squad?" He asked as he fumbled with his stuff in hand. "I'm you're new trainee". It was easy to describe this guy as Benjamin Carmine, the youngest of the four brothers in the family. I may not have gotten the chance to save his brother Anthony, but I'll be damned if I won't save Ben from being eaten alive.

Plus I can get on Clayton's good side as well.

"And Green as Grass by the looks of it. Time to train the rook?" Anya asked Marcus.

"Yea, lucky me". He said in sarcasm.

"Just go easy on the Kid okay?" Sha said as she walked off.

"This ought to be interesting". Nell whispered to Chesa who nodded in response. Benjamin set his things down and walked up to us.

"Private Benjamin Carmine Sir! Reporting for Duty Sir!" He said as he saluted.

"Cut the Sir shit kid. We're not all that polite out here". Marcus said putting it bluntly before looking at me. "Got somewhere to be?" He asked. I then Looked at my Squad and gestured them to go on without me to the next job we were going to do leaving Chesa in charge when I'm not there.

"They can handle whatever comes their way, wouldn't mind a tag along?" I asked in which Marcus Shrugged not really caring.

"Doesn't bother me in the slightest". He answered before turning to Dom. "C'mon let's go". I then began to walk with them as Benjamin grabbed his things and followed suit. "Oh yea. Welcome to Delta". He said to Carmine.

(Present time)

With the success of saving people who were destined to die, giving the COG of Sera the needed edge and survivability it paid off quite well. When the war was over several people from Sera decided to tag along and help in our cause to ensure that the war doesn't come to their planet, and Dom was one of them. However some people had enough of fighting and deserved to rest from the nightmare on Sera and started to live their lives.

Marcus was a prime example and in all honesty, he deserves it. After being tossed in prison and fighting the Locust after being busted out by Dom, fighting in The Hallows and the Lambent Pandemic but most of all losing his Father. The last one was something I couldn't prevent no matter how much I tried. You can save as many people as you can when fighting. But you can't save everyone, it was a simple and harsh fact that you must come to terms with. I looked out the side of the Raven and saw Gears mounting up and getting ready to deploy as the ship was entering the Atmosphere.

"Well look who decided to show up". Dom said as two others came and mounted the Raven we were in.

"Yea, yea we get it we're and not on time. Since when did you start keeping track of time Dom?" Came the smartass remark from none other than Damon Baird, another part of Delta Squad who tagged along due to the amount of technological and mechanical opportunities there was with my military and the freedom I gave him. Baird was the guy who we all hate but love him at the same time due to his sarcastic and smartass attitude when we see him in the Gears of War games.

"Late or not, all that matters is a grand entrance to show how much we mean business baby!" And last but not least the last member of Delta was Augustus Cole. AKA The Cole Train. Straight up, when Cole was introduced in the first Gears Game we all fell in love with the big guy and I gotta say, when I was training Gears he was a great help in moral when they saw him in combat. No matter how bad things may seem, Cole always knows how to boost moral by 100 on the battlefield when he's around. And when off the battlefield he's the guy who' charismatic as all anything and lightens up the mood instantly.

"An entrance is quite important thing to Cole. You of all people understand that fully". I smiled.

"Everyone wants to see the train baby". Cole smiled back brightly.

"Here, here to that". I said as I then opened up com channel. "All forces we are a go, I repeat. Green light is a go!" I called as all the aircraft in the hanger began to lift up and fly out of the hanger doors and joining the Republic gunships in the assault as the Hercules fighters were the tip of the spear and were ready to engage an protect the transports.

Watch out Geonosis, the COG are coming for you. And we show no Mercy.

There we have it, next time is the second battle of Geonosis. And Straight off the bat, I'm not good with making up Star Wars names with all the species of the galaxy, simple as that.

But this chapter shows that any species can join the COG and isn't restricted to any species. And in all complete honesty, how could I not add Baird and Cole in this chapter? Anyway I hope you enjoyed the chapter and hopefully I got the characters right in this chapter since I kinda worry if I get them wrong, I really do.

So until then, I'll see ya next time!

Cronus Prime Out!

WHOOOOOOOOO!