Filler for this chapter. You may see more action either in the next chapter or the one after. Sorry.
The next chapter or so may focus on the Quarians, Geth, Cerberus, Ross, etc.
Ozpin's office, Beacon Academy, Remnant, Sol 2
January 8th, 2322 (like 11:00 pm)
Fireteam Linebacker
"So, You two will be helping Glynda with her combat lessons, your room keys are here, and then you will be helping Summer when Spring rolls around. Any questions?" Ozpin asks the two supersoldiers.
"No, not really. Thank you for your help. I'm surprised that you are willing to go all out on us." Jane said in surprise.
"Help from Earth could mean the end of the Grimm. And with the Vytal festival coming up, a few extra moderately calm people would help. You also give us a reason to expand and modernize the airship capacity here at Beacon so we can accommodate that air squadron of yours." Ozpin stated.
"Speaking of which, what other weapons did you bring? We could use some to train students." Summer asked'.
"Aside from what you saw, nothing much out of the ordinary. We have a few HMGs, assault rifles, crabines, SMGs, 2 of everything and an assortment of drones, throwables, and explosives for our heavy weapons but not enough to be used as training weapons. If you want to use our weapons to train students, we may have to get some from the Dragon continent. Let's worry about weapons training once I know what we're dealing with." John said.
"Is the UNAF willing to ship so many weapons? I don't believe we should be training Huntsmen with military-grade firearms." Glynda stated.
"Your students have fucking Rotary Cannons and explosives, all your students train to fight criminals and mosters, and almost all of them use an extremely voltila substance as their ammunition. If using some military assets to improve their skills is dangerous, what you're doing is breaking several rules under the Geneva Convention." John stated.
"Geneva Convention?" Ozpin asked.
"Earth has had some bloody wars in its history. Eventually, all the big nations got together and made a big list of things you should and shouldn't do during wartime. This includes caring for the civilian population to not shooting captive soldiers. It was very difficult to uphold during the early years but when the UN was established and big wars became less of a thing, it became easier to uphold. It's one of the many laws placed on the UNAF, and the Crusader corps general follows many of its principals/rules." John explained.
"Hmm, interesting. Remnant has never had a need for such laws as only Atlas had a full military. Still, let's hope that these laws won't affect our future relationship." Ozpin said, seemingly non-emotional.
"I'm sure the Pact is willing to make an amendment due to your local 'hostile' wildlife. Now, as we will be supporting Professor Glynda here, is there a possibility for us to construct, say, a training post in the Emerald forest? These kids could use the field practice. We'll fund it ourselves if you want." John asked.
"Tempting. Let's see what you two can offer in educational services." Ozpin said.
The group spends the next hour discussing how to better train Huntsmen. As it turns out, the Shepard twins were flabbergasted at the fact that the Huntsmen/Huntresses had little in the way of hand-to-hand combat or the use of other weapons outside their own. So the two commanders agreed to provide lessons on basic hand to hand and to help design secondary weapons.
"Alright, that's about it. Is there anything else that we should do now?" Jane askes.
"Actually yes. I've received some information from a trusted source of mine in Vacuo recently. It appears that some of your aircraft accidently intruded into Vacuoian Airspace. While no one was harmed, the news of the UNAF could break out soon." Ozpin said.
"Alright, I'll contact my superiors, have them ready to initiate first contact. We'll find some story to keep the kids from poking around too much." John said.
"I don't like lying to those kids but I agree. We have to keep this away for now." Summer said.
"Just make sure teams RWBY and JNPR don't spill the beans yet. I'd rather not have the hyperactive child reveal our secrets, and no amount of puppy eying will change the fact.." Jane joked.
"Very well. It's been a long day. I say you two head down for lunch. I'll meet you in the Dinning hall," the twins give Summer a nod and leave for the elevator.
"I know that we've trained rebel groups in counter insurgency operations in Glyrain space but this is another step. Never thought we would be training children to fight monsters." John stated.
"Honestly, it could be worse. At Least we have access to clean showers, fresh food, internet access, and beautiful women for you to find." Jane joked.
"You know that we're 47 years old right? I don't think they understand the concept of you being 3 times their age but as mature as a teenager and in the body of 20 year old." John snarky replied.
"Still, you could find a date here. Or are you attracted to that Quarian girl you found wandering the Endurance?" Jane teased.
John rolled his eyes. "Ok, maybe a little. But she's what, 14-16? A little early for a relationship."
That was when the elevator doors opened and the twins stepped out and headed to the Valkyrie, only to discover Teams RWBY and JNPR waiting there.
"Oh hello. What can we do for you students?" John asked.
"Were you the ones who disrupted almost all the classes this morning?" Wiess asked, seemingly a bit annoyed.
"Uh, are you talking about the many explosions that occured in the forest? If so, yes." Jane
"Ohhhh, What did you use? Please tell me!" Ruby jumped up and down excitedly.
"RUBY!" Before her teammates could scold the cookie addict, Jane laughed.
"Maybe later, we'll show you some of our stuff later. By the way, don't you have classes to go to?"
"Uhh, the constant explosions in Emerald forest drove a few of the teachers mad," Ren said. "By the way, thank you for that. Professor Port was…. Maybe not the most interesting teacher. We could use some more staff."
"Well, then it looks like you're getting a few new teachers then. Ozpin wants us to help provide aid in your combat classes. No offence but your discipline is trash, hand-to-hand skills mostly non-existent, and some of you need to learn how to shoot straight. So you'll be getting to use our guns when more arrive." John said as he began to fiddle with one of the consoles.
"Ohh, more weapons. What kind?" Ruby asked excitedly. Even Nora was a bit euthisatic.
"Some of our older gear, but gear that has worked well for the UNAF for hundreds of years. That reminds me. For the time being, you are not allowed to say anything about us from being from outer space, your mother living with robots, or Earth. Anyone asks, we're just an independent military organization that lives on a bunch of islands near the dragon continent." John notices some of the members of JNPR and RWBY pouts and sighs. "Listen, I understand but for the safety of all of Remnant, I'm asking you to keep quiet about this. No need for everyone to panic over aliens, clear?"
"Fine, not like they are here to steal our cows and zap our brains," Nora said.
"You know we have cows on Earth, we don't need to steal yours." John deadpanned.
"Who names a planet Earth?" Yang scoffed, along with a few others.
"It comes from a long list of names. We thought about calling it Terra but that sounded a bit old-fashioned for us. As for why we named it Earth, comes from a long list of names of ancient languages." Jane said.
Small talk continued to go on for a while, right until Lunch began.
"Alright, I need to finish up a report for Ross and Williams. Jane, can you get me something from the cafeteria? I would rather not eat MREs for lunch today."
"Sure, why not. Anything in particular?" Jane asked as she got up.
"Eh, whatever is available to you. Just don't blow all of our Lien. Remnant's business doesn't take energy credits." John said as he headed towards the lounge.
"Alright, I'll see what's there." Jane left with the two teams, while John got to work writing a report.
To:Dragon Actual, Comanche Actual (Ross)
From: John Shepard, Crusader Corps
Subject:First week
General Ross, General Williams, we have officially accomplished one of our main objectives: contacting Headmaster Ozpin. It appears that he is sympathetic to our cause however the White Fang appears to have been very active lately. He has requested additional UNAF support in dealing with both the White Fang and the Grimm. So far, it's only an air squadron and additional personnel. Additional mission reports by Hecate should explain what happened.
I should also note that we have reunited Summer Rose's family together. Both Ruby Rose and Yang Xiao Long were a part of the force to retrieve us. We may have won the approval of a number of Huntsmen teams here. I'm sending the files on what we have, they may make decent operatives or Crusader if they volunteer.
Three more things I should add that haven't been covered in the reports by Hecate. 1:Ozpin has recruited us into his Academy as instructors. While this is good for cementing an alliance with him and potentially Remnant, it does mean we may be using UNAF resources to help train these students. Therefore, I request access to 21st-century weapons for training purposes, along with accompanying munitions, equipment, and a deployable FOB for training centres. 2: Several locals have seen one of our air flights hunting a Grimm air swarm. It may be best for us to initiate limited contact with the locals. 3:Ozpin has offered us to unlock our Auras though we have refrained from doing so. We are still unsure of the consequences in Terrans.
We are requesting further orders.
Linebacker Actual out.
P.S: I should also note that we have changed our fireteam name to Linebacker, to better suit our operations.
After 10 minutes, John got a reply.
Good To hear from you. Glad to see that you survived your first few days on a deathworld.
I've authorized the delivery of 21st Century firearms, however, we cannot directly drop these materials to Beacon. Therefore we will be airdropping these supplies and deployable FOBs in the Emerald forest. Sign out the forms and I'll see about you getting your guns.
As for the Aura, I recommend only one of you unlock for the time being. We want to see how it affects Terrans if it can be unlocked. Cerberus theorizes that Auras are an evolution of the mythical Psionics or similar to the Biotics of Citadel Races but the Prothean data is still too jumbled up. We'll have some answers within a few months but if you can get us a volunteer (or an EPW) for examinations, that would be great (Why we didn't just examine Summer, I argued that losing our only test subject wouldn't be great, especially one that had family).
Anyways, I'll get you on the speed of what's happening galaxy-wide. One of the newest Titans came online recently, the UNAF Weyvernia (Named after one of the Ztrakphor's honourable nobles). We're also beginning construction of a small fleet for our Quarian allies, just in case, the Terminus systems get a bit nosy. Speaking of the Quarians, two things. One, they are settling in very nicely on Rannoch and two, that Tali girl misses you. Seems that you left a small impact on her. Maybe you should consider dating her (your mother said that, not me. We were talking some time ago).
Now, onto something more important. It seems that the Citadel races are very interested in Remnant. Nothing concrete yet but we theorize that the Council may be sending Spectres to this system. The fleet will turn them back but still, be careful. Any outside contact could jeopardize the mission. I'm also giving you access to a number of automated defence drones. Use them for patrols against the White Fang. ANy communications with the two parties could be terrible.
Now, here are you updated objectives:
1. Continue scouting out the Grimm, the White Fang, and any other factions.
2. Ensure an alliance between Headmaster Ozpin/Vale and us..
3. Gather additional data on the planet's culture. I know we can simply hack into the CCTs but first hand experience is preferable.
4. Safeguard Remnant from any foriegn espionage.
5. Scout out additional landing spots for emergency troop deployments.
6. Have fun.
Supply drop available in 26 hours.
Good luck, don't die kid.
Comanche Actual out.
P.S: Your mother got a promotion. She's leading a Battlecarrier Strikegroup headed by the UNAF Mithari. Say hi to her when you go on leave.
John blushed slightly at the mention of Tali. Admittedly, he found her cute. Nevertheless, he went to work signing a number of forms. It was nice to see some more quiet action, even though it was fighting monsters. He could live with that, for now.
2 days later, the outer boundary of Sol 2.
STG Vessel Shadow.
At the outer boundaries of the system, a single black stealth ship jumped out of Mass Effect FTL. This ship was an advanced version used by the Salarian Union. It was also carrying three Spectres with a mission to find out what was going on in SO-3497.
"Spectres, we've arrived in the system. We are beginning the scans of the system now." a Salarian officer reported.
"Very good. Inform me when it's done." Saren turned to his two comrades and spoke "Whatever these primates are doing, we must shut it down."
"You forgot that the pact has more than the Humans Saren. Don't let them cloud your judgement. What they were doing was in self defense. After all, we gave them a hostile welcoming party." Rix rolled his eyes.
"Still, they are reckless and must be watched. AIs, war fleets of that size, that doesn't do well for comfort." Vasir replied.
"Spectres, scans are complete. Nothing's changed for the system except for the UNAF and Commonwealth presence. That's the troubling part." the STG officer spoke while showing the data.
The Spectre's eyes widened at the information. Over 400 warships of varying size (thankfully or thankfully only 1 Titan), over a dozen defence platforms, and one very large space station that was bigger than Omega.
"In addition, we're detecting a large convoy of ships heading this way. Cruisers and Dreadnaughts (Or Destroyers and Cruisers for the UNAF). There also seems to be some sort of dreadnought class vessel within the fleet, but it doesn't match their normal dreadnaughts." the officer showed a picture of a dozen dreadnought/cruiser sized vessels in the center of the convoy.
"Hmm, they lack any spinal mount or heavy turreted weapons. My guess is that those are transports of some kind." Rix said.
"Wait! We've been spotted. 4 Frigate classes and 24 fighter craft and enroute to our location. Eta, 4 minutes!"
"Spirits, jump us to FTL. They can see through our stealth." Saren swore.
To the relief of the occupants, the stealth ship slipped into FTL safely. Now however, the Humans were on to them.
"That fleet in orbit's going to be a problem," Vasir muttered.
"Maybe it will be. For now, continue gathering information." Saren replied
Groundside, Beacon Academy.
Training Hall
"Oooh! I heard that we're going to be getting some new teachers today."
"Hmm, wonder what they're like."
"Have you heard of that incident from the Shade Academy Students? Apparently a bunch of unknown airships attacked airborne Grimm."
"I think it was the White Fang."
"It could be aliens."
"Shut you idiots."
Teams RWBY and JNPR rolled their eyes. They knew about the truth but chose to not tell anyone. Still, they entered the training hall with the rest of the 1st years pretending to be oblivious. They spotted Professor Glynda waiting for them.
"Welcome everyone back to combat class," Glynda called out. "Today, we are extremely lucky to be joined by two of our newest staff that will be helping you train for the Vytal Festival."
Everyone's attention snapped to the Professor. "They will be helping me train you for combat and for today, will be taking over today's class instead of me. Please come out to you two."
A door opens and out comes the two commanders, wearing their 21st century combat gear, though only carrying 21st century weapons instead of the standard UNAF modern weapons. That was when the Peanut Gallery started.
"Is that their costumes?"
"Their uniforms remind me of the Atlas military."
"They don't look like Atlas."
"Are those grenades?"
"I like those guns, where can we get those?"
"Quiet down students." Glynda waved her hands, causing the room the become silent. "Please you two, introduce yourselves."
"Gladly. For those of you who don't know, I am Commander John Shepard and this is my Subordinate Commander Jane Shepard. We are both twins and members of the United Nations Allied Force, an Independent Military Organization chartered with guarding several isolated settlements and installations across Remnant. And before you ask, we have nothing in relation to the Atlas military."
"So you're mercenaries?" one student asked.
"We prefer the term Private Military Contractors or Rangers. Main difference between us and Mercs is that we actually have to listen to rules and things like that. We charge higher prices but we are generally as capable as Huntsmen or Atlas soldiers." That statement got several people murmuring, including those from Atlas.
"If you're so good at your jobs, how come we haven't heard of you?" another student asked, this time from Atlas.
"We usually operate in Vacuo or near the Dragon continent and usually in the shadows. Typically only very rich people hire us and jobs are far in between." Jane answered.
"Why are you here?" This time it came Sage of team SSSN.
"Recently, we recovered an injured Huntress that was working for Headmaster Ozpin on a mission. We came to Beacon to drop her off and Ozpin offered us a job as a liaison, mainly because our CEO wants to begin expanding the customer base." Jane waved off any questions.
"Now, we're here today to begin several combat evaluations. While many of you are great fighters, there are many issues that would make any UNAF rifleman cringe at. Mainly at the fact that many of you have terrible aim and lack proper coordination." Jane said.
"Bull crap! You guys are simply weak Atlas copycats with no idea-" everyone turned their eyes to the voices, it was coming from team CRDL, Cardin Winchester to be exact.
"Congratulations Team CRDL, You've been volunteered to be the first to fight Jane here. Now before we proceed, I'm laying some ground rules here." while John spoke, Jane gave her best sadistic smile which caused shivers down all the students' spines.
"ONE! I do not care if you are a Fanus or a Human. Practice a religion or not. Being of a different skin color or having different face dimensions. You will treat each other as you would wish to be. No fucking discrimination, bullying, or other crap in my teaching room or you will be thrown in the pit. Got it?" several people recoil slightly at John's swearing, but nod.
"TWO! You will either address me or Jane here as Commander or by our names. No Professor, sir, or ma'am crap. Clear?" the students nod.
"THREE! When you spar, you are clear to go all out on any students. However, when we say stop, you stop or we will intervene. No killing or mortally injuring Understand?" all the students nod.
"Good. Team CRDL, get your weapons and go down to the sparring area. You're first up." Jane gave another chilling smile and suddenly team CRDL didn't feel very confident anymore.
Soon, everyone crowded around the arena, with team CRDL on one side and Jane on the other side.
"Ok then, Team CRDL, are you ready?" John called out. The team got into combat stances.
"L.C, you are you combat effective?" Jane racked the bolt of her M14 for good effect.
"On my go. Three….two….one….BEGIN!" Both Russel and Sky Rush forward instantly, with Jane grinning like a mad person as she leveled her rifle.
Before anyone could react, her M14 barked twice, firing UNAF stun rounds. These consisted of rubber bullets, with a small electrical discharge that caused a taser effect. The rounds impact into Sky before he could react, the first round shattering his Aura, the next hitting him straight in the forehead. He collapses in great pain.
"Sky is out!" Before anyone could say anything, Jane leapt forward with such speed that it simply looked like she teleported. She flipped her rifle and slammed the butt of it into Russel's face, knocking him out instantly.
"Russel is out." the students murmur in shock as in less than 6 seconds, half a team was knocked out.
"Damm, these guys are serious." a Shade student whispers.
Not relenting, Jane turns her attention to Dove Bronzewing, who hesitated and raised his sword to deflect any rounds.
"Interesting, the first person to not immediately rush me. Great self preservation, not so great reaction times," before Dove could reply, Jane grabbed a flashbang and threw it at Dove, emitting one very bright light and very ringing noise. While her enemy was blinded, Jane ran forward, brushing aside the sword, and tackled Dove. She then fishes out a micro sticky stun grenade and plops it down on DOve's forehead. The electric shock knocks the teenager out.
"Dove is out." That was when the Shepard twins looked at the rest of the students and realized that the flashblang and inadvertently affected them as well, most notably the Fannus.
"My eyes!" Ruby cried out.
"WHAT WAS THAT!?" Several Fanus cried out, being more sensitive to light and sound (future flashbangs are 4 times more effective compared to 21st century ones, also rechargeable).
"Oooowww," several of the Huntsmen groaned.
Nora seemed unaffected for some reason.
Somehow recovering quickly from the Flashbang, raises his axes and brings it down on Jane. Jane quickly unsheaths out her combat knife and deflects the blow with one swing. Quickly sidestepping, and forcing Cardin into a chokehold. Jane then promptly brings her knife to the Student's neck.
"Yield!" Cardin didn't say anything. "Yield!" Cardin begins sweating and the knife inches closer to his neck.
"I yield," Cardin groans. Jane removes the knife and places it back in it's sheath.
"Team leader Cardin Wincester is out. Team CRDL has been eliminated." John announces.
At this point, the entire class recovers from the flashabng, and now looks in shock at the now defeated team CRDL, 3 of them unconscious.
"Ok people, tell me what did team CRDL do wrong?" John asked.
"Uh, they charged an opponent with a ranged weapon," Ruby said, slightly drooling at the M14.
"Correct. Half of team CRDL charged directly at Lieutenant Commander Shepard, who had a range advantage on her side. What else?"
"Lack of communication?" another added.
"Very good. Team CRDL failed to communicate their plan properly, if they even had one. When in battle and you have time, try to formulate an actual plan and not directly charge into the enemy. That only works when you have surprise on your side." John replied.
"Team CRDL was there for the Lortina incident and failed to make use of any prior knowledge?" Jaune asked, causing Cardin to glare at the blond.
"Correct. Team CRDL was there at Lortina, where an unfortunate incident resulted in the entire team being incapcaited." turning to face the team. "Learn from your mistakes people, one screw up and you can die."
After team CRDL was successfully removed from the arena, the twin Commanders turned to face the rest of the students. "I hope you've learned a lesson, people. Now who wants to go next?" John cheerfully asked. No one raised their hand.
"Alright then, team FALR you're up." the Mistral Team groans.
Meanwhile, in Ozpin's office.
"It appears that the Commanders are really good at their job," Ozpin muttered as he continued to watch them methodically spar with several teams over the course of half an hour.
"Indeed, didn't they mention that they were special forces?" Glynda added.
"Crusaders, I believe that's what Hecate told me. Planning to send them out against the White Fang?" Summer asked.
"Maybe. However I need to gauge them more effectively. Perhaps wiping out some bandits or Grimm near the coast." Ozpin muttered. He still wasn't sure how to take these soldiers and potential contact the UNAF.
"When will we tell Qrow about this?" Glynda asked.
"Soon, but I need to invite a few more people, Namely Ironwood and Tai," Ozpin replied.
Summer gulped. She knew she had to run into Tai eventually. She wasn't sure how her husband would react to being in outer space.
"Still, is it really a good idea to invite some of their troops here? Namely those deathly aircraft of there's?" Glynda questioned.
"Perhaps, still. Let's see how the Commanders act. We still have some time." Ozpin replied.
Team CNEM's dorm.
"Well by the brothers, these newcomers are tearing into the first years like they are nothing," Emerald whispered as they watched the fighting against the Huntsmen in training.
"Military-grade weapons. Not Atlas, nor of any military or defence force." Mercury added.
"No matter, our plan is still going on. Whoever these people are, they will fall like the rest." Cinder said.
"Maybe they are connected to the attack on the Grimm by the unknowns?" Emerald suggested, looking at the rest of the group.
Neo simply shrugged.
"Weapons seem not to use Dust. So it's possibility." Cinder replied.
Whether these are Atlas or some mercenary force, they are not getting in the way of the operation. Cinder thought.
No codex today :(. Not sure what to talk about
Q/A (need to do this for today, sorry It took so long).
MarauderPrime12:Thank You
Evil the Last: Thank you
Chloe: Thank you very much, will try to improve
Cordovilla: I came out with this triple crossover idea some time ago and was partially inspired by the Rise of the Commonwealth, another alternate Mass Effect Universe. Though it hasn't been updated in some time, the story ended with Remnant joining the Earth Humans
Guest: I'm trying to improve. I am still pretty new to fanfic writing.
ThyDevoutBeliever: I need a scapegoat, team CRDL was the best I could think of. I may try to redeem the later.
MarauderPrime12: Thank you very much
Kitsune Obessed Freak: The plan is to give the Shepard twins Auras but not until the battle of Aura.
Dragon44pride: Governments. Have to to act powerful or the people lose trust in them.
Kitsune Obessed Freak: Sorry about that. Grammarly screws up with the writing sometimes. Will try to catch those earlier.
Chloe: Thank you.
Kitsune Obessed Freak: I just realized that I spelled Remnant wrong. I'll try to go through and fix those soon, maybe during the holidays. Grammar, will try to fix but I'm usually not the most attentive.
hbgShadowKnight:Maybe not a direct war, but enough to hurt the influence of the Citadel. Batarians are definitely going to be beaten down thou.
Dragon44pride: Very good question my friend. For this AU, the Relics don't exist. The maidens due but are less of a factor. Amber will be playing a role here, mostly as an information agent and Salem is technically killable, but we'll need blow somethings up.
Guest: Thank you
Chloe: Thank you very much
MarauderPrime12: Thank you much sir. Will work on improving.
Fanfic21011: this story will go on. It's my first Fanfic story that is being discontinued.
Someone: Thank you, will attempt to update some more.
Ann: Sorry about that. I've only just gotten out of the habit of avoiding swear words in my stories. Will attempt to improve the flow later on.
Sugoijack9:He's technically immortal, or immune to conventional damage. The Shepard twins are as well, but can still be harmed with a great deal of damage.
Yiggdrasil: Sorry about that, I will try to stay consistent with small details next time. And I like that idea of Auras being apart of the shroud. I may use that idea (mind if I borrow it?)
Gotts: Umm I'm not entirely sure what you mean here. Perhaps you can message me directly to explain it better?
MarauderPrime12: Thank you
GloGan214: Sorry about that, will correct for future chapters.
GloGang214: Crusaders are somewhat similar to Huntsmen/Huntresses. As in they typically eschew more modern armour and weapons in favour of things that 'work'. Besides, people get very suspicious of giant railguns.
Shypunk: Ok, it's technically canon but not importent. I may make more Omakes that focus on more hilarious stuff (or as in honor for holidays of stuff like that. I was planning on making one for Remembrance day in Canada but never had the time).
Evilthelast: Wait until we get to April fools. Someone is going to suffer.
Guest: Thank you.
Frankieu: Thank you good sir. I was inspired by the Shattered Soul by RGQC. Will make more. I'm thinking about making Auras related to pisonics but IDK, that has to been seen.
Zadenados: Will begin work on other POVs. Maybe even a Geth-UNAF AI one. Quarians as well.
That's all for today. I hope this chapter was satisfying enough.