As the LAAT's follow the pelicans, a couple ARC-170's fly past. Commander Troy smiles from behind his helmet and he switches to the main 196th Attack Battilion survivors.

"Alright boys. Lets be on our best behavior. DC-15A's on safety and form a double column on me. Am I clear men?" A series of "Yes sir!" is his answer.

"ETA to hangar bay 3 in 30 boys. Remember, first impressions count!"He switches off the channel and takes off his helmet. He looks at Yash. "Sir, troops are ready"

"Thank you commander. Get ready yourself." The LAAT stops and lowers into the hanger bay and the doors slide open. As on point, the clones hop out and they make a double column on Troy. Yash walks over to Master Chief, who is standing with a man in white. The jedi holds out his hand to the man. "Greetings. I am Jedi Master Yash with the Grand Army of the Republic. I'm guessing your the captain, correct?"

"Correct you are, Master Yash. I am Captain Noah Riley of the UNSC frigate Gettysburg. I welcome you and your men aboard my ship. I can see they are trained well" Riley points to the clones approaching in their formation. Shia nods and calls one of his men to come over. The tropper runs over and looks at the jedi.

"Yes general?"

"Introduce yourselve commander"

"Yes sir." He turns to face John and the captain." I am CT-1787 of the Grand Army of the Republic. My othe known name is Commander Troy. I lead the 196th Attack Battilion alongside General Yash." The Chief looks at the captain as Troy says "CT"

"CT commander? What does that mean?"

"CT means Clone Trooper, captain"

Master Chief and the captain share a glance before the alarm goes off.

"Captain head to the bridge and battle stations! Covvies exiting slipspace!" The captain runs to the elevator, the spartan, jedi, and commander, following.

As the the blast doors open, the four men enter the bridge. The captain takes his spot as the other men watch the main hud, showing a covenant battle crusier.

"Are they hostile, Deva?" The AI appears beside the captain.

"If they are, they haven't shown it yet sir. I'll keep you posted."

"Lieutenant Green, warm up the MAC and Archers. Lieutenant Green, keep that ship on our radar and watch it carefully. Don't need them to drop some Banshees and dropships to try to take Reach 2.0. Commander, General, this is how we fight in the UNSC"