Chapter 4: The Crusade into Jericho.
Italics=Thoughts
Bold=Shouting or loud noises
Underscore= Empathizes via Voice or words.
Quotations means talking.
Author's Note: Hi Everyone one! I hope you'll enjoy this chapter, Once again I'll try to follow My lore and the 40K Lore by Games workshop to the fullest, I should not for all 3 of my stories I don't Own ANY of the Universe I am using, However I did make the Terran Imperial Empire and it's lore.
The Pride of Terra, War-Room, March 24th, 2258.
Sarah was sitting in the War-Room surrounded by Her Generals which included: Valerian who wore his Grey-Brown Fatigues, His hair was Blonde, Like his wife and his piercing Brown eyes was going across the room much like Sarah's, Among them included Tank General Ronald J. Vostoff, A 28 Years old Tank Commander, who was the leader of the 45th "Iron" Tank Division sat adjacent to the 95th Titan Legion's Commander, Cara Gallahan, She was promoted shortly after the Battle of New Grestin and She had been given orders to prepare her Titans for war in the Jericho Reaches, Sarah already authorized for The Terran Imperial Military Intelligence which is attached to the Terran Imperial Security Bureau Section 1 to deploy it's agents underneath names familiar to the Local Inhabitants, But also supplemented with Blades of Irene Operatives, And her Chief of Military Intelligence is none other than Alexi Zasnoff, Who works closely with Section 1 and is the Chief of Section 2, His Sister Elise Zasnoff was the head of Section Three which dealt with Propaganda. "Your highness, I have word." An officer said, "What is it?" Sarah asks as he smiles. "The Empire has found Willow, She accomplished her Objectives and have reunited with Lord Aaron's Forces, They're now bringing their forces here which means our forces have grown." Sarah knew what his meant, She has 3.9 Million Men in the Milky Way Galaxy and now, She will have a total of 7.9 Million Men and Women under arms, She also has a friendly rivalry with her two older siblings were the Three of them tries to pull off either the most pranks or get the most praise from those around them, Now it turned more serious as the 3 children aged and learned more about the world and in subsequently, The Galaxy at large, Her siblings became fiercely overprotective of Sarah in her younger years.
"So, They're bringing 2 Drednoughts?" Sarah asks, She knows the Dreadnoughts were powerful. It was her warship's Sisters and often saved her neck during Ground Battles, The Crew had an impressively professional relationship with Sarah, Although Sarah acts as the Crew's Literal Maternal Mother, always helping the Crew members out. "Yes your highness." He said as Sarah walked over to the Viewport, She noticed the gateway had increased activity, It was mostly Civilian Traffic, But then Warfleet Hammer arrived, She noticed the Pride of Celestia and the Pride of Falkenstien, Her sibling's warships, She smiled as she watches Dropships took off from their respective hangers, Heading towards her ship. Sarah looked behind her and made a request of The Officer. Mikhail, can you go and lead my siblings here?" He nodded and left to go do so as Sarah sat down she turned Serious. "Now are all preparations for the Crusade ready?" She asked as everyone nodded. "Yes, Lady Sarah, The 145th Terran Imperial Marine Division, 45th Tank Division, 395th Airborne Corps, The 95th Titan Legion and the 23rd Ranger Company are all ready." Sarah nods and stands up looking out the windows as she was wearing a Purple Dress with Stockings, And Mary Jane High Heels, Her hair is in it's signature Ponytail. "All of you go make your Preparations, Val remains with me and someone goes to fetch my Children, I think my Sister and brother would love to see their Nieces." Everyone nods and a Blades of Irene Guard left to go and retrieve Katelynn and Angelica….
Hanger 01, The Pride of Terra, 8:30 AM.Willow Victoria Smith was talking with her Twin Aaron, Both Siblings were in their Armor, Their weapons on them and with them are their Personal Guards Willow brought her Tunnel Snakes, While Aaron's Gene-warriors were also there Although the two Royal Siblings brought their guards with them, It was only to help their sister, They heard that Sarah is Planning a Crusade so the two siblings planned to help Sarah by bringing her more troops and fresh and experienced soldiers as well as fresh faced recruits. "Lord Aaron, Lady Willow." They turned and saw An officer ready to guide them to their sister. "I am Mikhial Rasputin, If you'll follow me." They nodded and headed Towards Sarah's War-Room…
Back in the War-Room, 9:20 AM.Sarah was looking out the window, Warfleet Jericho was prepared, Over 500 Battleships, 1 Dreadnought, 400 Cygnus Class Carriers, 300 Battle-Cruisers and Cruisers, 200 Destroyers and 150 Corvettes, As well as 100 Troop Transports carrying over 3.4 Million Troops and equipment, Now Sarah planned to bring Willow's Tunnel Snakes and her Attached 195th Marine Division.
"Sarah" The 23 years old heard her Older sister say so, She smiled and hugged her siblings.
"Brother, Sister." Sarah said to her two siblings as Aaron and Willow sat down, Ashleigh and Katelynn ran to their Aunt and Uncle. "Auntie! UNCLE!" The two girls shouted as They sat on their Aunt and Uncle's lap, Valerian walked in, Wearing his Officer's uniform, Surprised to see Aaron and Willow. "Holy shitballs, The Badass Twins are here." Sarah stops and her eyes twitch and then she summons a Sandal into her hand. "Oh Val~" Sarah said creepily and Val was scared. "Baby we can talk this out." He said only for Sarah to hit him and walk back to her seat amidst laughter from her family. "Anyway." Sarah said looking around, "Willow, I need you and your ships and troops for the Jericho Reach Crusade, The Imperium is letting us Transport Their troops and ours on the same starships." Willow nods and listens to the Plan which envisioned The Empire slowly consolidating Defensive lines around Key starsystems and Defending those worlds. "It's Complex Sarah." Willow said but she knew it would work with the amount of Troops and ships. "I know, But I can tell you two do approve." Sarah said leaning on the table The Plan was set…
An Unknown Planet, Unknown Sub-sector, Within the Jericho Reach…Two Warriors wearing different Armors were sitting around a Campfire, One of the two men had Onyx Skin and red eyes, Wielding his Warhammer, The Other was Wearing Yellow Armor with a Fist clenched on his Pauldon, Another with a Drake on his Pauldrons. "You know Sarah is coming into Jericho with her Forces, Right?" The Onyx-Skinned man said as the other man nodded. "I know, Vulkan, I've heard from Father and Irene that she's a…. Stubborn but kind person, Stubborn on the Attack and Defense but open to ideas from her officers and friends."
Vulkan nods and smiles. "She cares about the Lives of the Innocent, Her first few hours in our galaxy was spent keeping the Orks away from Civilians, Dorn she's almost the embodiment of Humanity's fervor and dedication to one another." Rogal Dorn nods and leans back, His Arm was still missing but he knew his Sons would still have it, He'll get a Prosthetic from The Imperium….
Terran Imperial Warfleet Jericho, Enroute to a Planet identified as Habitable, Jengis Star System, Jengis Primaris.Sarah and Willow stoon on the Command Bridge of The Pride of Terra, The Imperium agreed to The Empire's request for a Twin Crusade and Sarah helped Organize the Twin Crusades such as Achlius and Terran Imperial Jericho Reach Crusades. "Your highness, Imperial Naval Assets are following in our wake just as planned." Sarah nods, Sarah had the Kreigers and The Cadians accompanying her Crusade as well as Oddly enough 4 Astartes Chapters, The Blood Ravens 2nd and Third Companies are in attendance alongside the Salamanders, The Imperial Fists and The Ultramarines, They donated their strength partially to see the Empire succeed in this Campaign.
"Your highness, We're coming out of Hyperspace now!" An Officer shouted as the Massive fleet came out of the Hyper-space, The Blue-Green planet by the Empire's Standards is a habitable world, Sarah has brought only one Colony ship to Colonize other planets, But now Loaded with the Colonists are Synthetics, Prefabricated Buildings and it's Garrison force.
"Your highness, Shall we deploy as a Reconnaissance in Force?" Ice asked as Lewellin was standing with Dragos, Draco and Tepes and Vanessa. "Yes, We're going down you guys, Get your shit together and Plenty of Rations, Send word to the Imperial Fists and The Salamanders, I wish for their company, The Imperial Fists for choosing a Defensible area and the Salamanders to help us out incase there's Dangerous Creatures." Everyone nodded as they headed towards the Hangar...
The Pride of Terra's Hanger Bay Alpha, 9:50 AM.Sarah and her Fireteam walked out from the Elevator, She armored up and has a M-94/95A Pulse Rifle on her Left shoulder, Her Pulse Pistol on her left hip, Her sword on her right and on the small of her back was a grenade launcher and On her right shoulder was an S-36 Pulse Shotgun, Her friends were using M-94/95A Pulse rifles but each also brought either swords, pistols or shotguns, Or in Tepes case, An M-19 Pulse Sniper Rifle- His own Creation which was far better then the older M-92 Pulse Sniper Rifle, They boarded the Dropship "Lucky Lucy." Whose Pilot was a good friend of the Princess. "Greetings Your highness." Andrew said as Sarah smiled and hugged her friend Andrew, Nice to see ya." Andrew smiled, The 23 years old became Sarah's shuttle pilot when they were 19, After they graduated both of them have done some really batshit crazy things. "Are you ready to go, Andrew?" Sarah asks as the Squad sat in their seats and Andrew nodded. "Yup, Be ready Commander." He said as the Dropship shot out of the Hanger, Flanked by Exodus class fighters and Thunder-hawks from Brother-Captain Lysandar who is the Imperial Fist's Representative on the Crusade Counsel. The Salamanders brought Some of the 1st Company, Some of the Second, Third and Fifth Captain Zek Tsu'Gan was it's representative and brought The Salamanders 1st,2nd, Third, Fourth and fifth Company, With Elements of the 10th Company, Only the Tenth Companies with their Sergeants from the two chapters were leading the Scouts out…
Scout Sergeant Re'Kar Messada, Near an Unknown Encampment.The Imperial Fists and Salamanders as well as Sarah and her Recon team peered down the Hill, Overlooking two Men sitting by a Campfire, Sarah spoke. "I can barely see their faces let alone what Armor they're wearing." She said her Low Terran voice containing frustration which manifested in her getting pissed off. "I understand your frustration Commander." Re'Kar said as he himself could barely make out who those men are, Before Sarah had an idea. "Let's move closer, But quick and quiet." Sarah said as everyone nodded, It wasn't normal for Astartes to listen to a Mere Mortal like her but after finding out she's descended from Irene, Who counseled The Emperor of Mankind during the Great Crusade and participated in the Horus Heresy with the Blades of Irene, Irene did mentioned 20 Primarchs but…. Sarah is aware of the Traitor Primarchs a little bit according to her talks with the Imperium's Inquisition who trusted her to a Certain Degree. 'Fuck those Primarchs who betrayed the Emperor.' Sarah thought, Her anger and fury is centered on those traitors. "If I were you, I'd not take another step." Sarah was shocked seeing the Massive form of two men in front of her.
"Uhhhh….. Hi." Vanessa said as Sarah sighed deeply and spoke. "My Name is Sarah Beatrice Smith, Commander of the 145th Terran Imperial Marine Division, I am the Heir to the Terran Imperial Throne." This surprised the two men. "As in Sarah the Wise?" The Man with Onyx Skin said shocking Everyone Terran Marine present.
"Wait…. I know him…" Re'kar said as he Kneels before the man.
"Hello Father." Sarah's eyes widen, She knew who the fuck she's talking too.
"Vulkan?" Sarah asked she was shocked and took a Step back as she Eyes the other man, Immediately his file came back to him, Rogal Dorn.
"Hey, Someone get Lysandar down here, Tell him to bring his Forces as well as Notify The Salamanders to do the Same, Our Crusade may have been at the fore-front of The Emperor's mind." Sarah uttered that but at the end she went quiet not realizing Vulkan and Dorn heard her. "Father spoke to you?"
Sarah nods and then speaks, "Yea, I'll explain in private, First let's find a Defensible Position for the Colony." Everyone nods and leaves to find a suitable Place for a Colony…
Near The Plains of Yellowfield, 10:20 AM.Sarah and the others walked onto the Plains Sarah liked this location it has everything the Colony needs to the South was a ravine which Sarah nearly fell through but she Teleported at the last possible second back to everyone, Dragos ironically scolded his Best friend to which Sarah responded with a light punch on the Shoulder Amusing both the Primarchs and their sons, Even to a lesser extent some Eldar who were watching The Terrans…
130 Kilometers away from Yellowfield, Eldar Webway Portal.Farseer Macha and Taldeer watched as the Terrans and Imperials both worked on Mapping out a Safe place for the New Colony, Ships began landing and The Imperial Fists and Salamanders rejoiced in being reunited with their Primarchs, The Empire and Imperium agreed according to the Eldar Scouts to jointly rule over this new world, Slowly Troops and Vehicles were landed, The prefabricated structures went up first, The Eldar watched as Their Leader worked alongside her people, Armor was off but her weapons were reduced to her Pulse Pistol and Sword, She wore a Croptop, Blue Pants and Socks and Work Boots, Sarah even drank and ate alongside the workers and soldiers. "What the fuck Vanessa! You did not just fucking yeeted a Log!" Sarah yelled, It was one of the more weirder aspects of the Terrans their Soldiers and Civilians give a genuine fuck about each other and that's why Sarah was talking to a few females who recently became mothers and the fathers, The Leadership geniunely respect their Citizens.
"These Terrans are weird, They seem to be tightly knit." Taldeer said as Macha nodded even as The Eldar brought a Terran Marine Trooper towards them.
It was a Male with Major rank on his shoulders. "Who the fuck are you guys?" The man asked as he was allowed to stand up.
"I am Farseer Macha of the Craftworld Biel-Tan, This is Farseer Taldeer of Ulthwe."
The man nodded and saluted, "Major Ice, 145th Terran Imperial Marine Division, Irene Battalion, Gypsy Company, Wrecker Squad, Orion Squad." They were surprised, He wasn't angry nor mad, He was calm. "Let me Arrange a Meeting between the Leaders of the Crusade and the Primarchs." Macha and Taldeer nod and follow the Marine Major…
New Stalingrad, Crusade Command HQ, 11:30 AM.Sarah was sitting down, Her fleet was already securing this system placing Outposts on Moons and setting up a supply-line, Dorn and Vulkan agreed to stay with the Empire to help plan the Crusade, Sarah already has detached Scoutships to find planets that'll serve as The Empire's defense line. "Milady." Ice said as she stood up and hugged her friend, There was worry among Terran Soldiers and Commanders. "Don't leave me like that you stupid idiot." Sarah said, She was like a cat but she is only human, She worries for her friends and fellow soldiers and Officers, Ice for his Part just hugged Sarah, Allowing Sarah to calm down, This surprised Vulkan and Dorn, She wasn't emotionless but she was full of life and emotion.
"I have brought guests here." He said as he invited them in, Causing the Imperials but not the Terrans to jump up in Alarm as the Newcomers entered. "What are the Eldar doing here?" Dorn asked with Venom as Macha glared at Dorn.
"So…. These are the Mon'Keigh Primarchs." Macha said as she looked them over, She wasn't afraid of the Imperials but she was afraid of the Terrans.
"What the hell is going on?!" Sarah demanded, She wasn't too happy at all.
"We are constantly at War with the Eldar, Sarah." Dorn said just as Sarah sighs.
"I read some texts from Irene's vaults, She and the Emperor secretly wanted the Eldar to help our humanities, But the Eldar taught us the Secrets of Plasma Weaponry first, I was able to develop some more exotic Plasma Weaponries." Sarah said stunning everyone Present, She's still quite new but this resolved some of the tension, But it was still tense, She can feel the fucking tension in the room, It was bad still but not worse. "Macha, I want to ask, Is it possible the Empire can help the Eldar people have a home?" Sarah asks as she noted that a Blades of Irene Scribe was writing the conversation down, This will go down in The Empire's records as the Time of Healing and Warfare….
Battleship ISS Stalingrad, Near The system codified "Alpha-76B"Captain Ronald Henderson was looking out at a Blue-Green Planet codified by The Empire's Records as A-76B or Alpha-76Bravo in Military terms, Accompanying the Ship was her 5 Destroyers and 17 Corvettes alongside two other Battleships the ISS Dakota and the ISS Rodger Young.
The Ships were on patrol to discover any and heavy emphasis on any Chaos, Orks or other forces present in the Sector. "Captain, We're detecting a Gothic Class Cruiser on Intercept, It seems to Imperial Pirates." A Officer reported as the Captain nodded.
"All Ships brace for a fight." Ronald ordered and sat down in his seat, activating his crash webbing, The Ship came within firing range even as more Pirate ships emerged stunning the Fleet as they were confronted by 20 Different ships, But prevalent among them is an Emperor-Class Battleship.
"Holy shit…." A Crewman said knowing it was impossible to judge the different ship classes but they had an Ace in the hole, The Purity of Thought is nearby, If the Pirates really wanted to they would have attacked the Terrans but much to their surprise this wouldn't be the case. "Attention Terran Forces, This is Captain Cassius Bellicus, I am offering the Surrender of my ships and their crews, The Orks have taken over our outpost, Trapping our families and those of our remaining ground troops on the planet, Can you help us?"
Ronald gets out and nods. "Well help, Contact Lady Willow and ask for Support." The Captain Ordered as the Fleet gets closer to the Verdant Green and blue planet the Captain personally directed the Fire from the Three battleships while The Purity of Thought jumps next to the fleet, the Tremors from the ship's entry created a shockwave of sorts which surprised both the Pirates and the Terran themselves.
"Purity of Thought this is ISS Stalingrad, What in the fuck was that?" The reply came not much later.
"Sorry about that. The ship does that from time to time but…. Eh." Willow said as she loaded up her troops and began landing…
Pirate Outpost's 3rd Defensive Line, A-76B PrimarisPirate Lieutenant Johann Klaus was resting against his Trench, The 2,000 man Division of the Pirate Defense Force was outnumbered 3 to 2, There was no way they could hold out without reinforcement.
"Here they come!" A man shouted only for a bolt round to enter the man's skull just as hundreds if not thousands of Green-skinned bastards..
"OPEN FIRE!" Klaus shouted just as Heavy Stubbers, Lasguns and autoguns. Suddenly, War horns were blaring, the fighting stopped as Titans charged forward and then their pilots jumped out of their titans and began firing, While soldiers riding on Tanks and APCs came into view,
"Reinforcements!" Klaus shouted just as the Commander of the Relief Force stopped and spoke. "I am Lady Willow, Part of the Terran Imperial Expeditionary Force, You might wanna get your head down." The Pirates were serious only for said curiosity to be answered by a 120 Kiloton slug being fired from a Ship then it hit him: Orbital Fire Support.
"Holy shit!" A Marine said while Willow smirked. "I marked out where the Orks were." She said as another round from the ISS Stalingrad made it's mark tossing the Orks like ragdolls or mulching orks into fine red mist. "Lady Willow, More reinforcements have arrived, particuarly from the 145th Marine division, Sarah brought her Forces and have outflanked the Enemy, Dorn and his Sons are pushing in from the west." Willow nodded, She also paused remembering something as she glanced at Klaus. "All pirates will be brought underneath the Empire's Fold, Your captain is up in orbit with the Rest of the Naval Force we brought in." Klaus nodded and watched as the Terran Imperial armed forces went to work…
145th Marine Division's Staging area, The Hardwood Forest.Sarah was standing around a Holomap, Willow was holding the Center, She was defending the Right flank and managed to get the Drop on some Ork Armored Formations, Dorn and Captain Lysander as well as those Imperial Fists that landed on the left flank and from all reports, Discovered some Xenos Ruins which Sarah dispatched the 62nd Clone Army Corps to defend said Ruins and bolster Rogal Dorn's Advance. "Lady Commander." One of Sarah's Officers reported as She looked up and nodded. "Make your Report, Captain." The Officer saluted and spoke, "Lewellin has been sent to find Sergeant Issabella's Squad." Sarah smirks and looks up at the Captain. "Good, Send Rancor Battalion ahead to reinforce the Rangers." The Captain saluted and went to go find Solica Dominica…
Captain Lewellin's Position, 23rd Ranger Company.Lewellin was stalking an Ork Unit that captured Isa and her squad, They recently pitched their camp in some Ruins, He saw many ways in to rescue the Trapped squad.
"Cap, Should we move in?" Henry asked even as Lewellin nodded. "Remember, Strike the Orks down like the mindless beasts they are." Lewllin said Coldly even as the Rangers moved up, Terran Marines led by Solicia struck from behind catching the Orks between the Two formations, It was almost like a Sandwich and Ice also swung in from the eastern Approaches, Wielding a Mace and Pulse Pistol while keeping his Pulse Rifle Holstered, It was a bloody slaughter, The Blood Ran red with the Blood of both Terrans and their members and the Orks, By the time the sun was starting to turn to dusk, over 20,000 Marines died, 170 Rangers were KIA or wounded, The Orks casualties were horrendous out of the 40,000 Orks assembled on the right flank, all were wiped out to the last.
Lewellin walked over to Izzy and helped her up after cutting her free.
"Thanks Captain, They jumped us while we were investigating these ruins, They seem to be old…. And I mean very fucking old." Isabella said as she blushed being rescued by her crush. "You're welcome Izzy, Wait…. You sent the letter?!" Lewellin asked, shocked as Izzy nodded. "Yep, I like you a lot!" She managed to say before Lewellin kissed her on the lips, The two were locked in Slow, Passionate kissing, Any Soldier nearby took pictures, Solicia sent a Picture to Sarah whom back in her Command Center Laughed and high fived those who wanted those two together…
Death Guard's 1st Company, On bard The Terminus Est.Typhus sat in his Chair even as Nurgle flies and such as were sending his fleet towards the Terran's Jericho Reach Crusade, Typhus was confident that the Terrans won't be expecting a Warm welcome from Typhus and his forces.
"We're coming out of the warp now." One of the Infected Crewmembers reported as the tides of the warp receded, Typhus was stunned, 2 larger ships were present, Battleships, Battle-crusiers, Carriers, Destroyers and many other ship types were nearby He smiled and began to order the Engagement of the Terran Forces…
The Pride of Terra, The Bridge.Admiral Micheal was stunned to see a Pox ridden fleet right in front of him, The Fleet was already battle-ready but the shock of the enemy ships coming into view was cast off by The Admirals' booming voice. "All ships open fire!" Soon, the Terrans' opened up, Their shells and lasers tearing through or caused burns along the enemy's "hull"
The Enemy ships sent fighters and bombers out to punish the Terrans for their insolence but Exodus Fighters took off and intercepted them, As the two side's ships got closer, Aaron brought his fleet and Dreadnought in, The ship's name is "The Herald of Irene." Is visible even as Both sides were in a stalemate, Sarah, Dorn and Vulkan were back on- board, As the Bridge was filled with Chatter, Sarah was determined to slay The Terminus Est. "All Batteries switch to Incendiary Rounds, Send this order throughout the Fleets." Sarah said as The Terrans finally gained a crucial advantage during the battle when Some of the Terminus Est's escorting ships were destroyed and The Terminus Est was soon separated from the fleet…
The Terminus Est, The Command Bridge.Typhus was stunned, His ship was being destroyed, The Crew couldn't escape, And the Terrans' Bombers streaked overhead, Dropping more Incendiary bombs. "I curse you Terrans!" He yelled just as the Terminus Est was blown up..
Sarah's Office, The Pride of Terra, Enroute to the New Grestin System.
Sarah was reading the reports and she was shocked by the losses and they were staggering, Almost 75% of the Death Guards 1st Company was killed in action, But the Terrans' Losses were also great, 56% Casualties, Multiple ships were damaged and 17 cruisers were damaged, Needing vital repairs, 80 Corvettes were destroyed by all hands had barely escaped, The Pride of Terra took Minor damage and would need at least two days to repair the damage. "Your Highness, Dorn has encountered the Ork Warboss and engaged them, The 145th, 45th, 95th and Willow's Troops have launched an Assault to support them." Sarah nods even as she stood up she remembers a Memory from when some of her bullies faced not just Willow's Wrath but also Aaron's…
March 21st, 2237, Terra, Sarah's Flashback.Sarah was 7 years old and currently running home, She was trying to make it back home before she got bullied, They always tried to hurt her, Her blonde hair was just to her shoulder and her Blue eyes contained Innocence.
"Hey Sarah." Sarah heard a familiar voice said as she turned around her eyes widened in fear, As she backed up, She was in her School's uniform with a Cream Pleated Skirt, Red Blazer, Tie and she often wore a Beret on her head.
"What do you want Maxi?" Sarah said as she was backed against the wall as Maxi walked over.
"Oh nothing, I want to maybe punch you and then laugh as you try to run away." He said as he and his gang approached Sarah, She braced herself for the Punch that'll come. "Hey! Leave her alone!"
Sarah and Maxi looked and saw Willow, She was 14 years old and extremely overprotective of Sarah, Next to her was Aaron, Sarah smiled and Darted over to her Siblings, Happy for once. "So… You're her siblings huh?" Maxi asked as Willow and Aaron nodded. "You do realize Sarah is a coward." This set Willow off. "WHAT DID YOU SAY ABOUT MY BABY SISTER?!" Willow roared in anger, Aaron knew better then to stop his Twin and ushered Sarah home much to Sarah's displeasure.
Willow walked over and as Maxi's gang walked backward while Maxi held his position, Against Willow. "You really think you can take me on?" Willow asked as Sarah by this point was now at Home with Aaron. "Eh, You wouldn't dare hit to hit me." Maxi said even as Willow shakes her head. "Nope, But the next time you bully my sister, You will hate me for what will actually happen." Willow said as she walked off the Memory ending there….
In the Present, Sarah's Office, The Pride of Terra.
Sarah shook her head even as She remembered Willow actually coming home and spoke to their parents about the situation. "Certainly, Earned Willow and Aaron some praise, That's why I look up to them." Sarah said softly, Her voice containing a sibling admirance in it. "Your Highness." She heard Admiral Micheal's over over the Intercom as Sarah presses the button to speak to the Admiral she is curious as to why he's calling her. "Yes, Admiral?" Micheal spoke with these next words. "We're intercepting a Distress Signal coming from a Star System named Istvann, Thank Irene we got Star Charts from the Imperium and the Locations of each of the Imperium's worlds, Useful for Trade." Sarah nods and thinks. "We'll head to the system, Have Willow remain in This area to continue our crusade." The Admiral acknowledges and sends the word to the Other ships in Warfleet Terra and orders for The other troops to Return, Willow was also reinforced by other units….
Near Istvaan 3, The Pride of Terra, March 27th, 2258.Admiral Micheal watched as the Blue of Hyper-space ended and The Entire Warfleet was in-system. "Pride of Terra this is Fox 2-1 We're deploying with Wrecker Platoon now." A Terran Pilot reported as The Dropship headed down to the Surface Michael responds. "Copy That Hock, Be careful." Soon Sarah's voice came over the radio. "This is Sarah to all Terran Forces in-orbit be advised, This place is a fucking toxic Sludge, Good thing We're all wearing Specialized Equipment." Micheal nodded, unaware that Wilhelm has taken the opportunity to follow the Platoon down at his request…
The Ten Knives, Dropship.Sarah sat and checked her M-94/95A Pulse Rifle, Sarah had her sword and her Pistol on her hips, She is traveling with Less Equipment as is Wrecker Platoon, The Platoon's Leader is a Rila Parkerson, She was at the top of her class from what Sarah could tell, She was 2nd in her class of 100, Perfect candidate for the Marines. "Commander, We're coming up on the LZ now." Sarah nods and speaks. "Wrecker Platoon, Prepare to land!" Sarah shouted as the Soldiers prepared their gear, Sarah watched as the Doors opened and she could see the Former Governor's Palace, Wilhelm also came along, Holding onto a Plasma Pistol….
At Landing Zone X-Ray…Sarah and Wrecker Platoon deployed from the Drop ship, The Toxic sludge felt…. How does she put it…. 'This all feels wrong.' Sarah thought as Wilhelm walked next to Sarah, He then pointed out the Governor's Palace. "Least we'll find something there." Sarah said as she and the other soldiers walked forward, Entering the Palace with their flashlights activated. "This place feels wrong, Commander." A Soldier said unaware they were being watched by survivors who managed to survive, One of the survivors got caught by Sergeant Draco and he chased the Survivor to a small camp surrounded by their family.
"Sarah!" Draco called out just as the Entire Platoon entered, Guns cocked.
"Who are you?" A Female roughly in her 20's asked as the flashlight stun their eyes. "I am Crown Princess Sarah Beatrice Smith, Terran Imperial 145th Marine Division's Commander and Heir to the Terran Imperial Throne." The Woman looked at the man whom Sarah assumes to be the Woman's husband. "My Name is Maria, Maria O'Neil, This is my Husband, Jonson O'Neil." Sarah nods and gets on the radio. "Sarah to fleet, I am sending Sergeant Draco back with Survivors, I want Decontaminations on them ASAP." Sarah said as the Radio Crackled to life. "Understood your Highness, Sending a Troop transport down." Sarah nodded and Looked at Draco and India Squad. "Draco, You and your men will head back to the LZ, Make sure you keep them alive." Draco nods and says. "Yes, Lady Commander, Alright men, You heard her! Let's move!" Draco and his Men escorted the survivors away from the camp after helping them pack up their Belongings, While a Soldier found an underground area and ran up to Sarah. "Commander, I discovered an Underground space."
Sarah nods and looks at him.
"Maxi, I…. I'm sorry for being a coward when we were younger." She told the Soldier as she and the others walked forward Maxi stopped and put a Hand on Sarah's shoulder. "No, Sarah I'm sorry for an ass to you, I hope we'll still be friends." Sarah Nodded and smiled. "Maxi, Whenever you bullied me, Sure it hurt but it did bring me out of my cowardly state faster." Sarah said surprising Maxi. "I Did?" He asked as Sarah smiled and nods. "Yea, You did." The Platoon was getting ready to Enter, The Platoon had 4 squads but now 3 Squads due to Draco and India Squad escorting Survivors. "Stack up, Sarah said as the Troopers stacked up, Sarah walked backwards and then dropped kicked the door in, Allowing The Soldiers to move in, Sarah stood up and walked inside as well…
Inside the Former Governor's palace, 3 Hours since Wrecker Platoon Landed.Sarah, Maxi and Rila Plus Wilhelm entered the Room, Terran Marines are currently scouring the area. "Wait… Is that." Wilhelm spoke as Every soldier stopped and looked at a Massive figure in the room as Sarah and Wilhelm approached it, Only for Electricity to spark as the construct awakened, The thing pointed a weapon at Sarah and Wilhelm. "Who are you?" His voice rasp, Sarah recognizes it as a Contemptor Class Dreadnought. "I am Sarah Beatrice Smith, Grand-daughter of Lady Irene an-" Sarah was caught off by the Dreadnought when he spoke.
"Lady Irene…? Hah! Been a while since I saw her, Hell she was a fine lass, Stuck her neck out for me and those of my Loyalist Brethren." Sarah was shocked he KNEW Her grandmother so she had a question of her own. "What is your name?" Sarah asked even as a Soldier contacted the Pride of Terra for Engineers to retrieve the Dreadnought.
Suddenly the air turned Colder and Sarah looked behind her, Eyes widening as a Creature appeared, Sarah knew she had to protect this Dreadnought. "TROOPERS! TAKE COVER AND PREPARE TO FIRE!" Sarah glanced at Wilhelm. "Wihelm make Repairs to this Dreadnought, I will hold off whoever the fuck this is.." Wilhelm stared at Sarah and then nodded as Sarah took out her sword the creature fully manifested. "Ah, Rylanor, Nice to see you again…. Son." This grated the Drednought's nerves when the creature said both his name and said 'son' "At last Fulgrim, You've come." Sarah decided questions Later for now, She has a job to do.
"Perhaps you should be more concerned by the Fact I have troops and Machines." Sarah said as she charged, Fulgirm swung his blade at her and Sarah blocked the strike and attacked with vigorous intent, Terran Marine Engineers finally arrived and while Sarah kept Fulgrim distracted.
"Ah…. You're Sarah Beatrice Smith." Fulgrim said as he clashed with Sarah once more, The 23 years old being much stronger and faster than Fulgirm but Fulgrim isn't a normal person, He is a Demon Primarch and Sarah won't last long unless her engineers get Ryalnor outta here. "Your highness, We got the package, and something else too." One of her Engineers reported over the radio, It was then she realised after 15 minutes of hard fighting, Her forces had completed their Objective and got Rylanor out. The Pride of Terra's Engineering Bay, 4:00 PM.
"All Forces Retreat!" Sarah shouted as she forced Fulgrim back on the defense and then ran, Her Troopers were already on the Shuttle, By the time she jumped into the shuttle, Body first, Slamming into the wall and nearly knocking herself out, "We're all aboard go!" Rila shouted as She and Maxi helped Sarah into the Seat, The pilot took off, climbing quickly to avoid being attacked by Fulgrim…
Within the Astra Telepathica Communications Room, The Pride of Terra.Wihelm entered the Astra Telepathica communications Room, the Empire has offered to hand over their schematics of Radio technology to the Imperium, But Wihlem hasn't quite understand the Logic of the Empire wanting to hand over its technology, But many of it is advanced and is a Treasure trove.
"Greetings Arch-Magos Wilhelm." One of the Astropaths said even as Wihelm approached him, He spoke. "We need to send a report back to the High Lords…. The Empire has found Rogal Dorn and Vulkan as well as Saved an Loyalist Emperor's Children Dreadnought named Rylanor." The astropaths nodded and sent word to the High Lords of Terra, Unknown to Sarah, but this single week will finally give the Empire a much needed Reputation boost across the Imperium…
Hey Guys! I hoped you enjoyed this Chapter, Yes I brought Dorn and Vulkan back, There will be more like this in the not too distant future, However We're also almost close to my next planned Arc, I will see you guys next time! P.S Read and Review.