She said that to me once. About being a machine. – 117
Hello there folks Chaodixe here bringing you another chapter of Dawn of The Spartan. Let us see what awaits Chris and Tanya this time. Since the poll is over and the following option that, we will stay in the Halo 'verse a little bit more won, if this bothers you please feel free to leave no one is forcing you to stay. Anyways let's get to the chapter shall we now? I do not own any of the franchises those do entirely belong to Bioware and 343 industries.
Dawn of The Spartan chapter 2: Artifact
Location: The Pursuing Destiny, Time: 07:17
The Spartan opened his eyes and awoke from his slumber, awakened by Tanya to be more accurate.
"I hate you."
"I love you too Chris."
The Spartan let a small sigh out in defeat. He did not want to be spending all day long in his quarters, so he wanted to explore the ship.
"So how was it sleeping in a bed?" Tanya asked curiously.
"Overrated, I prefer the cryo."
"Really? That's unexpected; I thought you wanted to sleep comfortably."
"Overrated, enough said."
"Fine then."
The Spartan lifted himself up from the bed, took his helmet with both hands, and put it on his head. The Spartan walked over to Tanya who looked at his visor, he looked back at her.
"I hope you didn't forget bring me."
"I never forget."
"What are you waiting for Spartan?"
Chris pulled out her chip and put it into his MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet.
"Good to be back." Tanya said as she went back into the Spartans helmet.
"Fill me In about the Destiny."
"Okay here we go.
"UNSCS Pursuing Destiny
FFG-439
Paris-class Heavy Frigate.
Built on the Martian Shipyards over Mars, Sol System, Local Cluster. Laid down in 2541, launched and commissioned in 2542.
The crew has participated in dozens of battles and even helped evacuating entire colonies to save the population from the Covenant. The current Captain is George Lincoln, a veteran of the Siege of Paris IV, he was onboard a UNSC Cruiser that engaged the Covenant Navy over the planet. His Captain was killed in a boarding attempt and he assumed command, leading the Cruiser into a crash with a Covenant Corvette, destroying it and saving a few dozen civilian shuttles. "
"Thanks for the info Tanya."
"You're welcome Chris."
Location: The Pursuing Destiny, Time: 08:00
As the Spartan and the A.I walked around the Destiny, they noticed many ODST's was around. Chris could hear their whispers, calling the SPARTAN-III a freak and whatnot. However, he did not care much for it. He was getting stares from everywhere as if they have not ever seen a Spartan. Tanya began to speak to Chris.
"You are getting many stares this time."
"True."
All the sudden the captain requested to see the SPARTAN personally.
"Sounds important Chris, we better go and meet him."
"Affirmative Tanya."
The couple reached the captain as he was facing a large window revealing the beauty of space.
"Spartan, glad you could make it." The captain said with a rather relaxed voice.
"Captain."
There was a moment of silence before the captain spoke again.
"Beautiful isn't it?"
The Spartan stood there silent in response.
"You don't talk much do you?"
"No." the Spartan responded.
" I see, but at any rate you know where we are heading, or did Tanya fill you in on that?"
"Sir, we are heading to an UNSC research outpost."
"Correct Spartan but ONI wants you down there to rescue a team of scientists."
"Sir, I believe there is more to it."
"Correct Spartan, the scientists have uncovered a Forerunner artifact of some sort. The functions of it are unknown to us, but it is your job to get it back here. Everything clear Spartan?"
"Yes sir. When will we depart to the outpost?"
"Soon, better get your gear up and running Spartan. You are going to go down the fast way."
"Sir." Chris gave a nod and left to get his weapons.
2552, After the Fall of Reach.
A handful of UNSC ships that survived the fall of humanity's fortress among the stars had arrived at a remote UNSC Research Outpost on a dead asteroid that's diameter is 370 kilometers. It had dozens of smaller asteroids around it that could provide natural cover or a shield for the weaker frigates and destroyers to hide behind and perform field repairs. The UNSC Fleet consists of 49 frigates, 33 of which are Paris-class heavy frigates, 15 cruisers, three of which were the old Halcyon class light cruisers, 21 UNSC Destroyer class vessels and two damaged carriers. They came here to perform some repairs, evacuate the outpost and make their final jump towards Earth before the Covenant find them.
Several Charon-class light frigates docked with the outpost to load up in people while the ships of the fleet took formation around the outpost. The carriers began self-repairs with assistance from the crews of the other ships. All of their systems were taken down but it was a bad decision. The Covenant arrived with a fleet of fifty ships. Frigates, CCS-class battlecruisers, corvettes but no Assault Carriers. The chances were better for the UNSC's Fleet than they thought because Assault Carriers can rip their Carriers apart in a few shots.
Rear Admiral Carl ''Jack'' Jackson, a black skinned human veteran, was in charge of the Fleet. He has gained quite a lot of experience while fighting the Covenant on his flagship, the UNSCS Eye of Ra, a Marathon class Heavy Cruiser that has participated in numerous battles and survived. Its crew has been forged in the line of fire and service, their experience fighting the Covenant is worth more than a thousand frigates. RADM Jackson ordered a defensive line with the frigates out in front with the destroyers and the cruisers behind, covering the valuable carriers.
''All ships, defensive formation, light ships in front, heavier ones out back protecting the carriers. Load MAC guns, activate the fifty millimeter guns and load the missile pods with Archer missiles.'' Jackson issued his order and took his seat on the bridge of the Eye of Ra. Seconds after, he could hear the mighty guns of the United Nations Space Command Navy firing on the Covenant. His fleet had taken formation and every ship was firing its MAC. The missiles were released from the heavy frigates first and then from the destroyers and then the cruisers.
''Admiral, they're releasing Seraphs and Banshees!'' One of the crewmembers on the bridge reported and waited for the Admiral's orders.
''Release the Longswords!'' RADM Jackson ordered and every Longsword that the Fleet had was released into battle. The starfighters clashed in the middle of the battle and a new casualty was gained every minute but the UNSC Starfighters were gaining the upper hand while the larger ships were being decimated. The Covenant Corvettes were no match for UNSC Heavy Frigates and they were getting decimated as they tried to rush past the Fleet and hit the Carriers and then decimate the Outpost before the Charon class Frigates could depart.
The Covenant Frigates and Battlecruisers began their push and the UNSC Fleet was throwing every round, every missile it had against the Covenant. Reloading the MAC on the Frigates was quite troubling but the UNSC's might – the Cruisers – went outside the line to decimate the heavier battlecruisers.
Few of the Marathons were decimated by concentrated fire but the rest managed to hold their own against every Battlecruiser.
''Cruisers reloaded and ready to fire on their designated targets.'' A crewmember informed the Admiral to prepare a coordinated fire of the MACs while the ships kept firing their 50mm PDGs on the Covenant fleet.
''Fire.'' Admiral Jackson ordered and every MAC that his Cruisers had fired on the Covenant Battlecruisers. The Battlecruisers were decimated in a single burst and the rest of the Covenant fleet was being surrounded by the UNSC's decimated fleet. The casualty amount was staggering and the amount of ships lost was also high. Out of 49 frigates only 28 were left. The Covenant Fleet was taking heavy losses until another, a larger fleet, jumped out of slipspace. Two hundred ships with Assault Carriers. The UNSC's Fleet was forced to retreat with their Carriers only partially operational.
''All ships, enter slipspace. Make a random jump and then regroup in the Alpha Centauri system.'' Jackson ordered shortly before his ship made a jump to the nearby star system. The docked Charon class frigates were being sniped but most of them managed to leave the system entirely. The destroyers left next and the remaining cruisers left right after the carriers. The battle was a loss for the UNSC.
Location: The Pursuing Destiny. Time: 11:17
Chris stood there and gazing upon the vast space he saw, he was about to drop down to the planet the research outpost was located in. He was going to jump down from orbit, he weren't unfamiliar with it exactly.
"Ready, Spartan?" Tanya said, she sounded somewhat nervous.
"Nervous?"
"Well, it's just that I'm not exactly comfortable with jumping room orbit."
"We have to; it's the fastest way to get to that research outpost in time."
"I know, but we shouldn't waste any more time."
With those words, the SPARTAN ran and dived into space and began falling towards the planet. The SPARTAN had a bit thinking time while he was falling.
"That voice in my head… Sounds hot."
Speaking of hot things the Spartan started to feel the heat coming upon his armor. The beautiful world reflected at the Spartans golden visor.
"Beautiful isn't it Tanya?"
"It is." Tanya did not sound too impressed since this was not new to her.
The Spartan went through the atmosphere and he was focusing about the objective he was given. Tanya suddenly yelled aloud.
"LOCK YOUR ARMOR SPARTAN!" his helmet was filled with her voice. The Spartan did as he was ordered. The surface of the world just came closer and closer for every second that passed by. Finally, he crashed down the surface of the planet.
Location: Planet's surface. Time: 11:30
The Spartan lied down there as if he was dead. Until a voice started to fill his mind, even if he was unconscious, he would never forget that voice. It was very feint and barely hearable. Tanya called for him.
"Wake up Chris! Wake up! I need you…"
The Spartan moved his finger slowly in response, and then he clutched his fist.
"You're awake." She sounded relieved that he was awake once again.
"How long was I out?"
"Long enough to get me worried."
The Spartan checked his weapons; the assault rifle was a no-go. Only his shotgun and handgun was intact. He saw a cliff he planned to climb up to.
He was on the side of the cliff, which had a very small path in it. He looked down and scanned the area around him; there was a path below him, which was straightforward. Beside the path there was a large gap which would be death if you fell into it.
"Chris multiple contacts inbound."
The Spartan faded away from plain sight and lurked in the shadows.
"Affirmative Tanya."
The Spartan scanned the enemies, it was the covies. Three elites and a group of grunts. Easy fight thought the Spartan. He watched them walk the path, going to the research outpost no doubt. Chris lobbed a grenade right in the center of the grunts, he sent them out with a bang almost all of them was sent flying down the gap or crawling half dead. He jumped down at an elite headshotting it with his shotgun, and jumped on its dead body getting the other elite by surprise and jumped on him snapping its entire neck causing it to drop dead. He sprinted forward pulling out his handgun and finishing off the remaining grunts. He felt plasma blowing from his back causing him to fly back, he got on the ground trying to collect himself.
"Chris watch out!"
A elite came flying down at him roaring straight at his face. Chris gripped his head at an attempt to break it but with no success, instead he turned to a last ditch attempt. He rolled forcefully to the side of the gap; the elite released the Spartan and fell down the ditch. Same fate would have followed the Spartan if he did not grab the edge of the gap. He pulled himself up and made sure no more surprises awaited him.
"That was pretty extreme." Tanya chuckled.
"Maybe too extreme." Chris responded
"Let's go the research outpost is just up ahead this road, marking the location on your HUD."
Location: UNSC research outpost. Time: 12:00
The Spartan and his A.I arrived at the outpost. The covenant wasn't seen yet.
"Let's go and grab the artifact and the scientists now Chris."
"Affirmative."
The Spartan walked to the front gate of the facility it opened up and three marines walked past him to see if everything was clear. He walked into the facility and he heard the scientists talking about him.
"A Spartan?"
"What is he doing here?"
A blonde haired woman walked up to Chris she was quite pale by the looks of it. And apparently the lead scientist.
"Greetings Spartan, my name is Jessica Tyson lead scientist."
"I am here for the extraction of the artifact and the scientists; we don't have much time left the covenant is on the planet."
"But we can't just leave! We have years of invested work here and." The Spartan cut her off.
"I am not giving you a choice." She sighed heavily and began to speak again.
"But what if the covenant gets the research data; we don't have enough time to pack everything up." The Spartan did not really think about that, until Tanya spoke.
"I have a suggestion."
"Shoot."
Then Tanya began to explain what she had in mind until Tyson interrupted.
"WHAT?! You want to blow up the entire facility!"
"It's the only reasonable option since we don't have enough time to pack or destroy all data." Tanya said.
"Il go and fix the bomb, Tanya call for immediate extraction."
Tanya then began to contact the pursuing destiny.
"Destiny we have the artifact and the scientists, I repeat we have the artifact and the scientists. Requesting immediate extraction."
"Affirmative, Pelicans heading your way."
Location: Pelican. Time: 12:00
The artifact was secure in the Pelican so were the scientists. Chris sat in the pelican with a detonator in his hands. As the outpost was fading away from sight he could see covenant ships landing there and he smiled behind his helmet and said.
"See you in hell." And a click was heard the bomb could be heard rom a distance, the covies were annihilated in the bomb.
"Well Chris another successful mission."
"For now."
"Don't be so negative."
"Fair point."
"Going to be good to be back at the Destiny later."
"Indeed."
And so the Pelicans faded away to its destination The pursuing Destiny.
Well guys I hoped you enjoyed this chapter of Dawn Of The Spartan, I am terribly sorry for releasing this late as I had some tech difficulties. Big thanks to Stealer for writing me the space battle scene, I appreciate it very much. And also thanks to IanDeathShadow for adding me on Xbox live Sorry if I got your name wrong. Good night people and Chaodixe out.