This Is a disclaimer for the anime series, Familiar of Zero
Agnes waited near the Edge of the invaded Town before her. This was going to be hard as the enemy had buildings to hid in, and Dragon knights to give them aerial support. That wasn't including the few Mages they had with them that could cast square leveled spells to make Golems that could overtake her forces. Then there was there numbers.
She was shocked as to know they had sneaked in so many troops into Tristain without there notice. But that didn't matter, what did was trying to retake the land before them.
She wanted to go ahead and attack them, but she was told by Henrietta herself to wait until this 'Tech's' forces came to assist her. She highly doubted what some boy could do at all. Was probably helpless without his stuff at his aid.
No matter, she was told to stay in place, and stay she would.
"Agnes! There's something overhead!" informed her second in command Michelle. Agnes looked over to where she was pointing and was met with the sight of Sixteen flying objects. Four of them held large folded up Crab like things, five had strange boxed like objects with short barrels and one held a large thing with six legs and two long Canons and then Five other, smaller flying objects; The last one held what looked like a large boxed container.
"is this Techs Forces?" she asked herself as they drew closer at unimaginable speeds. Agnes put up her hand, so that her forces didn't fire on there potential ally on accident.
Once they got close, Eleven of them stopped just feet of the ground before dropping there cargo and flying off. After all things had touched the ground, they began to unfold. First ones to were the box like objects with Trends and Barrels, five were large and heavily armored with long Barrels and the other five were smaller, lighter armored, smaller barrels but looked faster.
The four Crab things also unfolded, lifting there armored legs to get themselves off the ground and letting out the troops within them. From the four came two Platoons, all forming up. Each Platoon had what looked like one Commander overlooking what they were doing.
The next thing to unfold was the huge thing with Canons and Legs, what ever it was, it wasn't build for speed but power.
The Container was the last to unfold, but all it did was drop the sides to its walls, reviling another Platoon. This one however was bettered armored and armed, with more Human looks then the Skeletal Troops before them. All units jumped out in a more military fashion she wasn't familiar with, aiming every which way being sure the area was really clear of any danger.
She took note that there was also a bigger variety of types with that battalion, some were small and a bit skinny with no weapons, others were big and bulky with huge weapons, then there were ones with swifter body's and sleek weapons. In short, they were the ideal balanced force.
As things continued to get organized, five from the more armed Platoon walked straight at Agnes without even looking at any of the soldiers or the rest of the Gunpowder Squad there. The lead one, colored with red, and had the body design of marine. Stepped up to Agnes without a hit of fear from her Glare. She wasn't going to show any respect to what they were, at least not yet.
"Team Alfred, Sergeant Major Unit YK-447 aka Yak reporting in. you have all of Team Alfred at your disposal as well as two Platoons of Skeletal Troopers, Four MCCC's Five MHG's Five Light Combat Tanks, Five Heavy Battle Tanks and one MDC-Artillery"
"at my disposal?" she thought looking over the force she was given by there Allie. She didn't think they would be any help, but it was better then less numbers…right? She looked at the thing (she still wasn't sure if they were human armor or not) and said "what can they do…Yak?" he stood straight once more and replied "the MCCC's or Mobile Crab Command Center, is where head leaders are to stay and organize and coordinate the Battle in safety. Think of them as miniature holds Ma'am" Agnes looked over to the Large Crab like things. They decently looked the part with the armor and attacking positions on it. Yak then went on "the MHG's or Mini Hover Gunship's are to be our air superiority. They are fast and can fight flights of Dragon knights with ease" while he was saying this she looked up to where he was gesturing. They were indeed fast, and cold move about any direction. She thought this Tech was over estimating his forces with only five of them.
"another arrogant Noble" she sorely thought while griping her sword before asking "and that?" pointing to the Large Artillery. Yak then went to explaining it without question, like some perfect soldier almost "that is the MDC-Artlliery, or Magnetic Disruption Canon - Artillery. Unlike most artillery, this it to slow enemy forces and disarm them by messing with the magnetic polarity in the area. It effects any metal that is conductive, such as Iron. I strongly advise to not let your units be anywhere near the blast area" Agnes could only give a confused look. What was this Magnetic stuff? And how would it effect them with there Iron armor?
She decided to go with the simple term. It was a Canon, and Artillery one, so it can shoot far. The rest was some other stuff that made nonsense. She then looked to the things called Tanks. Henrietta had told her about those during her Tour at this Techs Lab. They came in many variables and were tough, powerful and fast. From what Yak had informed her, they had a more lighter and faster one, for maybe fighting in the Town and a bigger and stronger one for fighting in the open. She wondered if they could take on the Golems out there.
"Agnes!" one of her fellow Squad members yelled running to her "the enemy is advancing!" she could only scowl at the timing. Apparently the air drop had caught there attention, and now they come to be rid of the soon coming attack.
"Ma'am, might I suggest we dig in and ready a counter offensive on them?" suggested Yak, who received a heated glare (unfenced though) "we would, but we have next to no cover here, how can we? If you didn't come in flying on those things, they would of not seen us at all!" Michelle said in a dangerous tone, that to her surprise didn't seem to bother him in the least. She then went on "do you even have a plan for your suggestion?" he only looked at her blankly (these Droids cant make expressions) and said "would you like a demonstration?"
What was her other options? Agnes could do one of three things. One was find cover and hold down there. The next was to stay hold from there, but would be ill-advised as there was no cover where they were at. Then there was the option to run. That wasn't an option.
She nodded her head and gave the order "do what you must" no sooner did those words leave her mouth did the Droid leader take command of his forces.
"ready the MDC-Artillery" Yak commanded a near by Skeletal trooper, who rushed off to do his new objective. Yak continued giving orders to all nearby units "all units break into teams of fifteen, ten Skeletal and five from Team Alfred. Commander units Y2-45 and X9-G12, you are to coordinate battle from the MCCC's" with these new orders given, all units began to reorganize themselves with efficiency unmatched by what Agnes or Michelle had ever witnessed.
Yak then began to order the other four (who were mostly forgotten) on there tasks "Heavy Unite 33-E07, you are to join the front lines" "Acknowledge" it said with its deep robotic voice before walking off. He then turned to the next "MAEA bot 1125, and Communications Unit 777-904. You will both remain here with us" "Acknowledge" they both chorused as one after given the order. He then tuned to the last one and ordered "Sniping Unit R45-Y94 Take Team 3 with you and out fit them with Sniper equipment" the same Acknowledge was given, and it ran off to do its task.
Yak turned his attention to he and said "we must combined your units into our group now. This will make coordination's more efficient during combat" and without another word, turned to a nearby MCCC, as it was digging in. both people stood there a bit dumbfounded, but shook it off quickly "Michelle, go on and give the order to spread out into the other groups. I'm going to have a talk with this Yak" told Agnes, who stormed after the droid who was now inside.
She didn't know what to expect from the strange Carb thing, but what ever it was she wasn't prepared for what she saw. It looked a bit like the head tent of a base camp, but covered in steel and red lighting. She could see other beings, taping away at some pads and muttering words-clicks-beeps and any other noise. Then at the center of this room was Yak, looking over a Map that held a 3D image of them and the closing enemy. In regards to there command structure during combat, this would give them an edge as to see what the enemy was doing.
Agnes, wordlessly, walked over to the Table, where Yak was touching a Team and telling them where to go. It looked much like a game of some sort, with the grid and information of each location. Maybe she could get one for training purposes?
She shook that thought out of her head, now was not the time for that. Stepping up to the Table and leaning over she asked "what is all this?" Yak didn't move his head up when answering "this is the Coordination Table, as most like to call it. It is for, obvious reasons, to coordinate Troops on the filed" as he was saying this, he selected a group of Skeletal Troopers with long barreled Muskets, being led by the same Droid he send for sniper equipment. The thought hung before she asked "what is Sniper Equipment?"
The Droid once more, didn't move his optics away from the Table "they are similar to regards of your Muskets, however, they are more powerful and can shoot much further. A snipers job is to attack the unsuspecting opposition from afar and out of sight" "sounds like cowardice to me" she said with a hint of disgust. This time his head came up so he could make eye contact "it is not cowardice, it is Tactics" for some reason, she couldn't help but shiver under the robotic voice. At that moment, there was no sort of emotion only a calculating and cold voice. She decided to move away from that subject and go on with the battle, there would be more time for arguments of Honor latter.
From her view she could see the lay out of the battle filed.
In the back was there Artillery, then the light Tanks and Heavy Tanks after those were the MCCC's all in a line with armored claws spared out, making a wall for the Troops to stay behind and the Gunship's kept an impressive altitude.
Then the Enemy forces were seen. In all, they had amassed a Battalion in the area. A Holo screen popped over it giving specifics.
150 Dragon Knights, 200 Horsemen and 500 Troops.
It wasn't long after this Michelle stepped inside and looked about in wonder as Yak traced a cercal in an empty spot on the map where the Enemy was heading and said "ready to fire the MDC-Artillery on my order" Agnes wondered how they would fire the Canon so effectively from its position, but didn't bother. This magical stuff didn't need to be thought over.
"Fire" he calmly said as a sound of a high-pitched explosion was heard. Agnes didn't bother looking away, as the shot was seen on the Table. Not long after the shot went off, there was a explosion at the selected spot. This was new to her and Michelle, as the Soldiers either fell to the ground, stick to one another or couldn't get near one another. This was further shown as any thing made from Iron began to act in the same way.
Agnes put the Logic together at what she was seeing and remembered. Whatever the Magnetic stuff was, it let one control steel! (she's close, give her a little credit)
It was then the Dragon knights rushed forth with Horsemen and any unaffected Soldier at there wall. Not long after that did they fall one by one, or three by three. It was Michelle who pointed to the Snipers positions did Agnes see what was going on. There the Snipers were, shooting at an impossible distance away, and cutting down the Enemy.
She was blown away once more as the Enemy reached the red area with the label "Kill Zone" as they fell in greater multitudes, either from Sniper fire, Troops using there new Walls for cover or from Turrets on the Crab they were in. it was a one way battle of lights and bullets mowing away at the enemy.
The Dragon knights above didn't have the same treatment. They were more busy with the Gunship's that were to high to see, as they descended down on them and shot down a good number of them before they took notice. It was being made very clear to the two Humans that these Droids carried out there job very efficiently.
A few Solders would break from the attack and try flanking them, but with eyes of unknown origin in the sky, they were ready for there flanking maneuvers.
After a minuet of brutal (one way) fighting the Enemy brought out there trump card, being square leveled Earth Mages. There earthy constructs towered over the land and they lumbered over to the battle filed, and potentially them. Yak then gave the next order "Heavy Battle Tanks, deploy. Objective: eliminate all Armored opposition before retuning" they Acknowledged and began to drive off into battle.
Once they were out of there hiding spots, the Solders and Horsemen began to attack. They soon found out quickly that there attacks were more then fruitless, as Pike's, Swords, Javelins, arrows, Jousts and any other tool they used only bounced off with no effect. And those few foolish that attached it head on were crushed under tread or cut down by gunfire.
Soon the Mage saw the Tanks and began there attack on them.
-up in the sky-
From left to right Dragon knights dropped from the constant barrage of blue Laser fire and Cluster Missiles. So far the remaining 80 or so knights have tried attacking from all sides. If they attacked from below, they would either get hit by there turrets aiming down on them, or the Ground units. Attack from the side, and they'll strafe with you to attack. A frontal assault was thrown out the window when a few got blown up by Cluster Missiles. They tried from above and behind, but had not much success either, and the same turrets on its wings kept it safe.
What made matters worse, was that fire didn't harm them.
A few used Lightning spells, that had some effect, but not one they'd hope for. All it did was anger its pilot, who would target you and attack.
So it was a majority vote to retreat, as they didn't have any means of fighting. They then turned around back to there occupied town to warn of the coming threat.
-back with the tanks-
Another Golem rasied a bolder above its head and readied to throw it, only for it to be blown up and crumble all over it's master who was on its head. So fare, from Michelle's count, the Tanks had taken out five Golems, this being there fifth. The first was attacked by a shot to it's left leg, forcing it to collapse before getting hit again and destroying it. The next was attacked by two Tanks, to say the least, all that can be found now it ash and dust. The third was hit in the gut and arm, right before a Sniper removed its masters head. The forth tried to man-handle one of the Tanks, but found out the hard way that it was more then strong enough to grind its fingers with its tread before sending a shower of bullets at the exposed Mage.
There was only two left, and they began to retreat. The Soldiers and Horsemen did the same, as they found the area to open for an attack now. Once they were done running back, Yak asked "shall we begin our Offensive?" Agnes was in some ways shocked "don't you men need rest after that?" she questioned as he shook his head "unlike you squishy organics, we do not require rest. What will your orders be Ma'am? As orders by Tech, you are to lead the Offensive"
Agnes glances over the Map they had and asked "can you get a Map of the Town?" no sooner did she ask did a new Map appear, showing everything that was happening. The front of the Town was fortified with some crudely made walls made up of wood planks, rope and tables. They were guarded by archers and a few Mages. The sides had some extra made cover and archers placed in higher areas, obviously made to slow any advance. The rear was lightly protected, but to out of the way to really attack from there. The town itself was crawling with Enemy Soldiers and skis filled with Dragon Knights who patrolled the area.
After looking it over she asked "can we attack them with the Canon at this range?" the Droid seemed to think it over a few seconds before replying with "we would need to move it a bit closer, but yes. But doing so will cause Damage to the surrounding Building that have any Magnetic Metals inside" "like Iron?" Michelle asked remembering how the effects went with the last attack "affirmative. So before doing so, take that into account"
The two thought it over and came up with the same conclusion that if the Enemy had any captive, they could or will be killed by such a thing. The thought of a flying Mace to a civilians head didn't sit well with them.
"then we'll go in ourselves. Yak, what do you have that will help?" asked Agnes as images appeared above the map, showing what they currently have as Yak began to tell her "if you speak of infiltrating the Town, then yes. The Heavy Battle Tanks work well in opened area, and can be used to open up a way in thru there defenses. Then we may send in Teams with Light Combat Tanks, as they are perfect for tight areas with short brails and small body's. then we have a Team of Snipers, the MDC-Artillery and Five MHG's and seven normal Teams consisting of Skeletal Troops, Team Alfred and your Units. And finally, you have four Command Crabs"
Agnes thought it over before looking down at the Map and tracing her hand over it as she explained her plan "we'll separate our forces, fist take one Team and a Light Tank thru here-" she began to trace a line (that showed on the map with mini fingers to) "-and attack from the left. Then do the same for the right. For the frontal assault I want two Crabs to be placed here and here-" she pointed to each location, that in turn put down a MCCC "-then have the Heavy Tanks to make us a way in. after that, get three Teams all with there own Light Tank, to storm in"
Agnes then looked at Yak and said "I'll be joining them with another Team. Understood?" he gave a nod "Acknowledged. I will remain to coordinate the Battle. MAEA bot 1125, and Communications Unit 777-904. You will both accompany our Commanding officer" "Acknowledged"
Agnes and Michelle began to rub there temples as they thought the same thing "I'm going to get real sick hearing that word"
"alright then, we will prepare out men and attack" Agnes said before leavening with her second in command and two Droids.
-outside-
Agnes looked over the Team she had before her that she would lead during battle. The assembly was ten Skeletal Troops, five Alfred Team units, four Pike men, eleven soldiers and three of her Gunpowder Squad. The Skeletal Troops, now standing before her gave her time to look them over. She could see there name does define them, as they looked very much like skeletons walking on there own. Each had either a Musket or a 'Blaster' if she recalled correctly. Then there was the five Units from Team Alfred. They varied one was big and burly, with heavy armor, a shielded arm and a multi barreled musket. Then the next two looked like better versions of the Skeletal Troopers, only they had two Musket weapons and two Combat Knifes. The next looked like them, but had a long barrel attached to it's right shoulder and many orbs and egged shaped things all over him. The last two puzzled her. These two were the ones that Yak ordered to go with her.
Agnes then pointed to the Skinny one and asked "what can you do?" it's response was calm and seemed to almost clam her "I am a MAEA bot, or Medical And Engineering Assistant" Agnes didn't know why they would need an engineer on the battle filed, but if it was a medic, then that was a pulse. She then turned to the more shorter one, with big pack with many stick poles jutting out and had a extra set f arms, that clung close to its small body "and what are you?" if smugness had a voice, this Droid had it "why, I'm a Communications unit. On the Battle filed I'm the one who makes sure your informed" she only cocked a brow "how so?"
It used one of its extra arms to pull out a small disk, handing it to her saying "with these and myself. I'm the only one here that can send and retrieve multiple singles at once and still keep them organized. Or to make it simple, you want information, I call to base and get it" "can you both fight?" they stopped and looked at one another before back to her "were not designed to fight, I even less as I am programmed to fix and heal" said the MAEA bot.
She only shook her head at it but just forgot about it. She then drew all there attention and she held up her Sword. From inside the MCCC Yak began sending orders to all units that it was time to move out.
As soon as Agnes pointed her Sword forwards, all units charged forth. Three MHG's flew ahead, catching most of the attention of the Dragon knights, locking them in air combat. The two teams that were briefed earlier broke off from the charge and made there ways to the sides. The MCCC's soon reached there destinations to, stopping and digging into the ground while there turrets unlashed swarms of suppressive fire.
Anguses Team soon reached the wall where archers began to ready there arrows. They didn't get a chance to fire off as the Heavy Tanks fired first, blowing huge holes in the wall and sending the Men flying.
The Light Tanks soon joined in, with there Teams and Stormed in. the Light Tanks proved there worth to Anges to, as they would either run over the Enemy or act as a protective shield for the Team it accompanied. There firepower was to be revered to, as one miss shot blew away part of a building with little effort at all. As she pushed her way in with her Team, she couldn't help but see all the Chaos around her. Sure War was like that, but with this added gun fire and these seemingly unfair odds, it was even more so. Every now and then she would see an Enemy Soldier die on the spot from sniper fire.
They knew there Muskets were deadly, but seeing these Muskets almost struck fear in her. Especially the Sniper. You don't even see it before it's much to late. Was this what the wars were like for this boy Tech? were any second you could be blown away from some attack?
Agnes stopped at a corner for a moment to clear her head. This was so not the time to think of that stuff.
Now with a cleared head she got out of cover and rushed another Soldier, running him thru before backing up and blocking another blow. She pushed back before drawing back and slashing in a upward manner before stabbing his heart. A rumble of Laser fire was heard from behind, and when she looked, found a Mage falling dead trying to attack from behind. The one responsible for her save was a Skeletal Trooper, who gave no remark or "your welcome" only turned around and kept shooting at targets.
That was another thing that bothered her. They didn't show fear. They didn't show pain. They didn't show remorse. They only did as they were told.
Her thought was cut off as the ground rumbled in the rhythm of steps. There was a Square Earth Mage around with a Golem. She was correct as a Light Tank was thrown into a Building before part of it exploded for unknown reasons. She looked up at the Golem who had a hooded Mage on top. This Hooded Mage was doing a number on the Troops and Light Tanks that were more easy to handle. She stayed close to the Golem, to be sure not to be hit by whatever force was taking people's lives like snuffing out a candle with a breeze.
Agnes felt hard pressed herself, as all attacked the Golem, but with little effect. Even the brut sized Droid's Multi Musket was only doing so much. It was then the Droid with Spheres and Egg things walked over. It plucked a Egg thing and put it in a slot on its long Barrel and kneeled. For a moment, nothing happened. Then there was an explosion at it's end, and no sooner did it, did another explosion come blossoming on the Golems chest, making it fall back. It then grabbed a sphere shaped one and put it in before firing. This one Agnes could see flying out and bouncing on the ground before reaching the Golems feet, were it proceeded to blow up taking its legs off for good.
But this didn't stop the Mage, who got back up and readied her wand. She didn't get a chance to attack and a roaring sound was heard from behind her. They looked past her (and she behind herself) to see one of the Flanking Teams and the there Light Tank all aiming at her.
With no options left, she surrendered. This continued around the Town as the more Advanced forced wiped out any real threat.
With the battle finally won, after a few hours, Agnes with Michelle began to look over there captives. One, being the Earth Mage in Town, was the thief that tried to steal the Staff of Destruction.
With the place now recaptured, more drop ships began to file in to pick up there units, and search the area over for any missing parts
===============Notes================
there you go, thats this chapter. as i said, it did take time but i try to diliver.
the next Chapter will hold Tech and Louise, why? well thats for me to know and for you readers to soon read about.
so ready for the next chapter
Battle 3: Creator and Creation
until anouther time.