On the hanar homeworld of Kahje, a number of shuttles with the colors of the Galactic Coalition were landing in the capital city of Enkindlers Rise. Out of one of the shuttles stepped Commander Sierra, and her squad mates Ivan Olaf Alexander, and Tim.
"Well. This is so far going better then I believed it would." Ivan said.
"We lost a lot of fighters and bombers, just to compromise the air defenses. I wouldn't call that 'better' even if they got the job done." Tim said bitterly.
"Focus, we have a mission to complete. We can worry about the losses when and if we survive this fight." Sierra said as she, Ivan and Tim ventured into the city. They were immediately beset by Reborn Protheans.
"Ambush, get to cover!" Commander Sierra ordered, and the three of them dove into cover from the weapons fire of the Reborn Protheans. "Tim! Get a drone out and harass them! Ivan, erect a barrier!" Sierra commanded.
"And this is why you are commander!" Ivan said as he erected his barrier, and Tim threw out a drone to harass the Protheans.
"What are Protheans even doing here? Why aren't we seeing hanar? This is there homeworld after all!" Tim said.
"Not sure, but we'll figure it out as we go along. We're not the only team on the ground, and you know it. Now cut the chatter and trying to get a shot on them!" Commander Sierra said.
The firefight grew in intensity as more Reborn Protheans joined the fight.
"This is getting ridiculous! How many Reborn Protheans are there?" Tim shouted.
"Last reports say, roughly one-billion Protheans cloned from Collector DNA, Javik himself, and whatever remains have been scavenged from across the galaxy. So if nothing else, they have a stable breeding population at this point… though how many we should even be fighting here is head scratching to say the least." Sierra said.
"Pah! Less talking, more shooting!" Ivan said, and then a gunship flew up from behind, turning the tables for Commander Sierra's squad.
"Why didn't we get gunship support at the outset?" Tim complained.
"Hellooo down there." The gunship pilot said as it landed.
"Commander Sierra, leader of Squad Gundnir." Sierra said, and out of the gunship stepped an asari in red armor.
"Gunnery-Chief Ahsoka T'soni-Shepherd. And you're welcome for the fancy shooting." Ahsoka said in a smug tone.
"You have my thanks. But what is the situation?" Sierra asked.
"To make a long story short, the Reborn Protheans have this place better defended then we thought. The AA guns are silent, but the ground defenses are stronger then the brass anticipated." Ahsoka explained.
"Figures that command would screw up." Tim said.
"Tim, it could be worse. Besides, we've only just started. What is worse that could-" Ivan's reassurance was cut short as a cut shot thundered. And Ivan himself fell dead.
"SNIPER, GET INSIDE NOW!" Ahsoka shouted, and Sierra and Ivan ran inside. "Either of you been onboard a Roc-Class Gunship? Regardless, welcome aboard, I'll be your pilot. My sisters are the crew, and before you ask. Yes, this thing does carry a Goliath walker, and we haven't deployed it yet." Ahsoka said in a hurry as she made her way to the gunship cockpit.
"Tim… I'm sorry about Ivan." Sierra said to Tim.
"I've known that man since we were kids… and we didn't even take the body!" Tim said.
"We'll recover his body when we're done with this place! For now… we just have to soldier on." Sierra said.
"You heard that from our dad? Because that sounds like… wait. You're not his protégé are you?" Ahsoka asked.
"Yes, I'm Commander-"
"Look, just get to know my sisters. In the meantime, we'll be helping stranded marine squads. As we go along, help clean up the mess that daddy-dearest has made." Ahsoka said as she took to the controls.
"Ahsoka, you know it's unfair to blame father for how this attack is going." Elizabeth, an asari in a jumpsuit said.
"I know Lizzy, but really. The man killed a Reaper WITH A THREASHER MAW! You'd think this whole thing would be going smoother." Ahsoka said.
"Past accomplishments do not indicate a person's capabilities sister." Beneziah, one of Ahsoka's sisters said.
"Look… just keep things running smoothly. Sierra, I need you and your friend to help us. Roc's maybe durable birds, but I'm not taking any chances." Ahsoka said.
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A number of harrowing rescues of Coalition marines went by, by the time the attack on Enkindlers Rise's capital building started in earnest.
"It's good to see you salvaged the operation Ahsoka. But remember, I want Javik alive! It's imperative that-"
"I know dad! Sheesh, believe it or not, I do read the mission briefings." Ahsoka said snappishly.
"Regardless. Only kill Javik as an absolute last resort, if he won't listen to me… you remember why this is so important." Shepherd said.
"Pretty much every year since Javik took over Kahje dad. Now, let's get this whole thing over with." Ahsoka said.
"Shepherd out." Shepherd said, his hologram disappearing.
"You do not seem to get along with your father." Sierra observed.
"It's a long and personal story. Nothing you need to know about Commander." Elizabeth said.
"And what about Javik, what's so important that his survival is a mission priority, especially after all he's done?" Commander Sierra asked.
"You'll find out when we get to him. Just pipe down and DO NOT. Bring up our father again." Ahsoka said in annoyance.
"If it is alright by you Ahsoka, I would like to join in Commander Sierra's squad when we make the final attack on Javik himself." Benezia said.
"Fine… you need some fresh air anyway, even if here it's salt air." Ahsoka said.
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Eventually, Sierra and her squad, now joined by Benezia were in Javik's throne room.
"Javik… the last of the Protheans, you look to be doing well despite the years… and facing the Reapers twice in one life time." Benezia said.
"And you are one of Shepherds daughters from Liara… have you come to finish what the Reapers started fifty-thousand years ago?" Javik said.
"Far from it, in fact… my father wishes to parley." Benezia said as she produced a small orb that floated towards Javik. And from it, came a hologram of John Shepherd.
"You couldn't face me in person, Commander?" Javik asked.
"Javik… you need to stand down." John said.
"Really? You have developed a strange way of asking for things. Sending in armies onto my world-"
"Kahje was never yours to begin with! Now stow your vaunted pride somewhere where I can't hear it for the umpteenth time. And LISTEN. TO ME." John said in anger.
"And why should I do anything?" Javik asked.
"Because… I need your help. I would have just asked you directly, but Kahje is a rogue state… thank you for that." John said.
"With what, Commander? Surely you do not require my Reborn to face it." Javik asked.
"It's… complicated. Just have your forces surrender, return Kahje to the hanar, and I can explain." John said.
"And even if you are being honest. What good would any help I could provide be of use?" Javik asked.
"Well… to make a long story short. It's in another galaxy… Andromeda to be specific." John said.
"Hmm… I did not even know that you primitives had the capacity to leave our galaxy. Very well… I will have the Reborn stand down. But I will personally destroy you if I ever learn that I have been deceived." Javik said.