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[...] - Cortana speaks through the speakers
{...} - Cortana's Private chat with the chief
/.../ - and Cortana replaying voice message or message
"Comm lines"
(-) - this show the other end of the communicator, so it goes from one end to the other until further notice.
|...| - Astromechs speech/ intelligible talking of varies species
Halo: A Galaxy Divided
Chapter IX: Destroy The Malevolence part I
(Location... Malevolence, Section... Bridge)
"So much for the Jedi escort." The bio droid mocked as the Malevolence destroyed the ship escorting the medical transports.
"The last transport is fleeing general, you got them on the run" one of the droids reported.
"We'll see about that, charge the plasma rotors." Grievous ordered with a cough as the droids quickly went about to fulfill it, one of the droids said it was ready "fire!" he shouted pointing his robotic finger at the ship to emphasize the command and then the ship proceeded to tear the ship apart with it's cannons.
"It's much more fun when they're not shooting back" one of the droids stated.
"I still can't seem to hit anything." another complained only for Grievous to ruthlessly smash it with an annoyed growl immediately afterwards.
the hologram of Dooku saw that and began chiding him. "Grievous those battle droids are expensive the Jedi are never that harsh with their clones." 'mostly' he added in afterthought.
"Ha, the care the Jedi show for their clones is a weakness" the cyborg stated 'Do you really believe that?' a voice asked in his head only to be cut off by Dooku.
"A weakness we shall continue to exploit." Dooku said with a sadistic undertone then produced a holo-projector to show a station, "this is the republic 'secret' medical station in the outer rim, it is unprotected and currently treating over sixty thousand wounded clones we shall do them a favor and put them out of their misery."
"It'll be a pleasure." Grievous stated 'after all killing a soldier who can't fight is a mercy.' he thought to himself.
(Location... The Resolute, Section... Hangar)
The hangar was filled with activity, as V 19 Torrent fighters had land in the bay. Clones were huddled in a area taking their seats as they began their debriefing for the attack on the Malevolence.
"This strike force has been commissioned by the senate to hunt down the enemy's new battleship." Yularen gestured to the holo image of the Malevolence, "as the bulk of our fleets are engaged on the frontlines, we'll be on our own. General Skywalker has assembled our attack strategy."
"Thank you, Admiral." The Jedi knight began his explanation. Anakin stepped forward as the Diagram began to show the Y-Wings flying towards the warship. "I believe a squad of bombers can outmaneuver their ion weapon."
{from the speed that the disc was traveling he's right} Cortana had calculated using the information she gathered when she and John witnessed the purple electric disc.
{Good to know.} John stated.
"Our target will be the bridge and General grievous."
"The head clanker. Skywalker's getting pretty ambitious." Chief managed to hear a Clone say as the rest were joining in, but silenced when Anakin continued.
"Our bombers will attack at high speed to evade the enemy's ion weapon." The bombers soon launch its torpedoes which is heading towards warship, "We'll concentrate our firepower on the bridge superstructure, here."
{I will say it's a daring plan.} Cortana declared.
{But it will not work, there will be many defense turrets covering the bridge making the mission difficult.} Chief stated, but let Anakin continue.
"We destroy General Grievous and the ship will fall with him." The image showed the Malevolence explode as the torpedoes impacted the bridge. "Any questions?"
"Just tell us where that metal head is, Sir." a Clone stood out and claimed. Another clone joined in as well, "Yeah we've been waiting for a chance to take him out."
"All right, men, settle down. This is an important mission. We destroy Grievous, we can bring this war to a quicker end." he finished with an air of finality.
{Well I can see why his plans are so daring} Cortana said, Chief knew as well but decided not to comment on it.
"Pilots, prepare your bombers." With the order set, each clones began to head towards their ships.
"Skywalker, this is an aggressive plan; are you sure your squadron can complete this mission?" Plo inquired.
"Let's ask them. Matchstick!" He called out to the clone trooper. "You think our boys can pull it off?"
"Yes, Sir! There hasn't been a mission Shadow Squadron couldn't complete." The clone had declared.
"That's right minimal casualties maximum effectiveness that's us." Matchsticks teammate said confidently.
"I admire your confidence, Pilot." Plo commented but then he also knew the dangers of this mission. "Even so, minimal casualties may be enough to prevent you from breaking Grievous' defenses."
"Master Plo is right; with Grievous on that ship's bridge it's bound to be well protected." Ahsoka agreed.
"Don't worry, Ahsoka." Skywalker tried to convince her that he could pull it off. "We'll destroy that bridge
and Grievous along with it."
"Even so the plan is already at risk." The green soldier stated as they looked to him.
"You too? I would have thought that you would agree." Anakin held in his annoyance.
[No, we agree to the plan, it's just that you may need to think of the lives of the clones.] They almost jumped and forgotten that Cortana was with him when she spoke up, [There are many other ways we can plan this out.]
"The plan will work we just need to be confident that we can do it." He had tried to state. But the Chief wouldn't have that so he decided to try and convince him otherwise, that there has to have been another way
"A few years ago the UNSC had a plan similar to what you're proposing." John started.
"And what would that be?" Ahsoka asked intrigued to what he was about to say.
"Operation: Red Flag. Cortana can take over the details."
[Right, The operation consisted of four phases but I will have to shorten it for you] Cortana began to explain that the plan was to capture several 'enemy' ships, which she had explain only the best soldiers would be able to infiltrate and eliminate any and all hostiles on the ship. Master Chief was one of few that were going to be placed for this, the third phase was to find what world the 'enemy' homeworld with the help of herself. the final phase was to capture the leadership for negotiation purposes and they could come to a truce to end the war. But then the UNSC realized that the enemy did not want to surrender and they would still continue the war. She had left out the details about the Covenant, they thought that with this information they could at least change Anakin's mind. But like him, he was persistent on going with his plan.
"Just because you're government failed doesn't mean we will." Anakin said patiently.
[I'm not saying your plan doesn't have merit I'm saying it needs a little revision] Cortana stated causing Anakin to think on it.
"I suppose you have a point but I don't have a better plan right now, I'll see what we can do as the battle continues but until than we'll stick with the plan for now." Anakin stated causing John to nod.
"That's all we ask, Skywalker." John said respecting his decision, while Anakin took his Padawan to the bombers.
"Master Skywalker seems to be getting wiser, hopefully he will see what needs to be done." Plo said and turned to go but he stopped after a few steps and turned to the Spartan and was curious, "You keep mentioning a war that your government was involved in, yet you don't mention any details, Why is that?."
"There's no need to concern yourself with it." John stated firmly and began walking after Skywalker and Ahsoka, Plo decided to respect his privacy knowing that when he's ready he'll talk about his troubles to someone, but still held some suspicions.
"Which one's mine?" Ahsoka asked looking at the rows of bombers they were walking through.
"You're with me. You'll be my gunner." Anakin stated earning him a look of disbelief from the young Togruta, "Somebody's got to watch my back." He said as if to calm her down.
"Broadside could do that. Besides you have Artoo." Ahsoka stated gesturing to the astromech
"But I so enjoy your company, my Padawan." Anakin said with a charming grin that would be enough to relieve the tension in most situations 'most'.
"Just admit it. You don't like my flying." Ahsoka said like the moody teenager she is.
"Well, no, I...No, it's not that. it's just I..." Anakin stuttered nervously.
"Skywalker." Plo Koon said saving Anakin from an awkward situation as he turned to Master Plo who was walking with the Admiral, the latter of which seemed distressed.
"The enemy warship has attacked our convoy of medical transports near Ryndellia." The Admiral reported.
"Medical transports?" Ahsoka asked appalled, "Only General Grievous would go after clones who can't fight back." John could understand why she was upset, the Covenant had done similar as opposed to capturing any.
"The Ryndellia system. Near Naboo! isn't that near where our medical base is?" Anakin concluded, "I bet that'll be his next target."
"There are many star clusters in that area with a ship that big, he will be unable to chart a course that's less than 10 parsecs." Master Plo addressed, Chief was listening intently.
"Looks like we're gonna have to take a shortcut." Anakin stated with conviction then turned Yularen,
"Admiral, warn that station what's coming." The man nodded and headed to the bridge.
This concerned Master Plo though, "This journey may be treacherous; If you lose any ships before you reach the target..."
"We won't lose any." Skywalker said with confidence.
"I will come along and fly fighter escort." Master Plo said as a matter of fact.
"Any help is welcome, Master Plo. Just try not to fall behind." Anakin responded with a cocky smirk as he climbed in the pilot's seat.
"I had a feeling you'd be coming along you ship has already been prepped." Ahsoka smiled and climbed into the gunner seat behind Anakin
[What about us?] Cortana asked as if they forgot about them.
"Yours is right next to ours, though you're gonna need a gunner." Anakin advised from the cockpit of the Y-wing.
"No need then, Cortana can take place for the gunner." John assured as he went to get in his bomber.
"Huh, I guess she can operate a weapon." Ahsoka whispered to Anakin.
"Don't tell Rex." Anakin whispered back with a grin drawing a chuckle from his apprentice.
John took his seat and closed the hatch then proceeded to put his hand over the console the three golden rings appeared signifying Cortana had left the confines of the suit and into the Y-wing's system.
"So you ready?" Cortan asked the John as she appeared on the monitor.
"Ready as I'll ever be." John answered with a tone that suggested he'd rather fight the enemy face to face over ship to ship.
"Then let's fly" Cortana said ignoring his tone as bomber after bomber out of the hanger and into the endless void as each ship was in standard formation. The first ship began to enter hyperspace as another follows suit and soon all of the bombers went into hyperspace.
Happy Anniversary to Halo: A Galaxy Divided! I am glad that you my fans have stuck with me and this story even though I've slightly improved on this. This is the first Anniversary since I had started this fic and boy you should have been here when I first published it. The whole thing was a disaster, since I was new to fanfiction I didn't know how to put a chapter in the damn story which left most people wondering what had happened to the chapter. But I improved and learnt to fix it, I am glad you have stuck with my story. And now for the Authors Note.
A/N: Thank You Mandalore the freedom for reviewing this chapter before posting. This chapter was short for very few reasons. I had started College two weeks ago and have been busy with homework assignments mostly math which I am struggling with at the moment. Anyways I am trying to find a way to put time into this but it gets harder every time, but I'll try to get back to it. Remember to REVIEW TOO if there are any complaints. Also this is the Chance to ASK QUESTION to ME the Author so if you have any ever leave it in the review or PM me.
