Eden Prime, Rolin's Frontier
Business was going as usually for Eden state government with the growing expansion into the Halo Galaxy, new trade relation of resources with the alien governments over the years since the post-Dilgar War and earned their friendship after offering aide to many worlds that suffered great pain in the war. New improvements of the relations between them with the majority of the League of Non-Aligned Worlds signing for membership of the commonwealth to built strong alliances, including some major powers in the remote corner of the galaxy such as the Narn Regime and the Centauri Republic who were very interested in joining.
In the office the female Cardassian Aleska discussing some business with the Centauri ambassador Londo Mollari for future plans between the Cardassian Union and Centuari Republic. Sharing a few files on the table to sign. "As we've begun preparations of establishing new trade routes with the governments of the Halo galaxy, you will have access to neutral worlds to begin business deals with members from the Commonwealth." Brushing her finger across the table with a few files and paper sheets to interact.
Like all male Centauri, Londo had a crest-shaped hairstyle and dressed as a nobleman. Looked at the "So long as the Republic continues to be a sovereign state, I see no problem. However, there will be some debates of several laws my government will have sought out to become full members of the Commonwealth. Many of us may not like it, but some feel we cannot risk letting some of our rivals to gain an advantage over our people. Especially those Narns, I still say they are not worth your time, they are barbaric and savage after we visited their world, still worshipping their sun. They will do what ever it takes to expand their fledgling empire, you'll see."
Having to deal with the headaches after finding out that their hated enemies intended to earn a place in the commonwealth, he had the urge to drown it out with wine to not think about it. Gathering the files in his hands and safe the data for his government to sign. "That is done, I hope in the near future to begin business with you again miss Aleska."
Aleska smiles softly to him once they cleared the desk, knowing The ambassadors hate to them, mainly towards the Narn ambassador most of all but ignored it. "The Cardassian Union is very eager to stay on track with the rest of the galaxy, ambassador as And I wish you a pleasant stay on Eden Prime." Just when they were about to leave the room, opening the door and there were so many people rushing about. The two politicians were confused of what's going on with such activity.
"What on Cardassia…"
"Its as if we were under attack or something." Trying to figure out what's going on and looking for anyone who can answer. Londo catches a Tellarite who was passing by. "You, what is going?"
"You haven't heard? It's all over the ISN about the Cabal!" Wasted no time running off. Aleska rushed for the board and opened the news channel to see for herself if it were true. Opening a holo vid to show large fleet of ships nearing orbit of a planet.
"Umm, we have a breaking story. Approximately 1 hour ago, this was a live footage just outside known borders of space, where a Commonwealth expeditionary fleet just recently arrived in an uncharted solar system. Not only to discover what seems to be a new alien race but seems to be engaged in conflict with another unknown ships over orbit of a planet, possibly part of their territory and-wait… Just received further intel that those are In fact Cabal warships as confirmed." A female news anchor spoke. The scene showing the Cabal engaged in a battle against the unknown ships.
"Belle, are you certain they really are the Cabal?" A male voice spoked to ask her. "They haven't been seen or heard from for over 200 years since the Iconian War ended."
"I-I'm not certain how they came all the way from the Milky Way to Halo but they are in fact, without doubt, the Cabal no doubt about-" The Cabal suddenly changed their attention to the Commonwealth fleet, firing their weapons upon the latter. "They opened fired on the fleet. They appear to be offering the unknown ships assistance from both orbit and the planet." The camera zoomed in on the Valkyries swarming in on the Banshee-like fighters but the camera was hit by one of the missiles, leaving only static in the screen.
"My god. Ladies and gentlemen, so far we only caught glimpse of the battle and… unsure what happened but hope they make it out of there. God Help us all."
'Great Maker' was what Londo thinking as he was shocked and awed by such firepower of the new enemy they recently seen, he had seen a few Commonwealth ships in action a few times. Turning to the Cardassian who was paler then her natural skin tone.
MShe turned to him. "Ambassador, if you excuse me. I need to get in touch with my people of the situation. And you should too for what we may about to come across. I truly hope we don't fall into another war."
"I agree, my government will want to know what is happening if this concerns my people."
Tolvah system, Aevanna
1 hour earlier…
Light Upon Heaven
Officers stood in the bridge among to over see the battle near the planet, observing the view of their ships coming into battle with the ancient enemy long ago. Captain Christina Pember was present among them, a human with mid-length dark hair and in a commonwealth navy uniform. Receiving orders from K'rrel to hold the Cabal in position of and give aid to the aliens they recently met, immediately accepting the orders as she cannot stand the sight of the bloodshed, the Cabal do not seem to care who they attack so long as they get what they want and seems like something on the planet is their objective. Just a few days ago after leaving Eden Prime to explore the Halo galaxy for the Commonwealth on a two-year assignment with a small fleet of ships, she had hoped it be a new cruise with little to worry about. After spending days of travelling beyond the known territories, they round up in another conflict, only to fight an old foe from the time of the Iconian War just when things were starting to get peaceful.
'Guess it shows you that some deity in the universe likes to mess with fate.' Approaching the table with the officers and seeing the holographs and 3-D projections lid up before them. Displaying a planet with two a fleets exchanging shots at each other, one faction registered the Cabal as 'Hostiles', the second being an unknown group of aliens not a threat to them, and the third would be their own ships slowly approaching the two. "What is our current status?"
"Ma'am, our ships are in formation and immediately brought the Cabal's attention towards us. Already detected weapons active and likely for us." The lieutenant said from his post.
"Guess they already found out who we are, they are a stubborn race. Anything we know about their ships, we can't assume their technology hasn't changed in centuries." They needed to know if any new tricks the Cabal have picked up, and seeing as they have received news of Kig-Yar fighting alongside them, they were likely hired mercs, pirates or volunteers that joined them.
"They seem to be equipped with new weapons, some of the fighters resemble that of Old-Covenant fighters. Apart from that, their technology seems hardly different from that of the Iconian War."
"We're deploying all VFs under our command to commence the attack, the Macross will move into position and ready for the fireworks when they're giving the all clear." The ensign officer said from her station.
"Carriers are prep ready to reach the planet below for planetary assaults. Should be enough to give the colony on the surface time for recovery and help them evacuate if needed."
"What of the Vanguards?" The captain pondered, so far this was a first experience encountering a group of elites with extraordinary abilities, many thought they'd be something like magic, however many see it as something just unable to understand yet but another psionic ability. Even Vulcans don't believe in such superstition.
"The Vanguard fireteams under S'veek's command offered their assistance to our soldiers to weaken the enemy forces." The lieutenant replied. "Those Rhinos and their pirate lackeys will definitely be in for hell of a surprise."
Christina gave a smirk to her crew. "Oh they will be. Now lets get into action people, we can't let the Cabal get the better of us." Everyone didn't want to argue and went into every direction in the bridge.
"Ma'am, got word from the Fenrir, they say we have a go to send troops to planet surface." The helm officer said after receiving a message from the captain.
"Transmit the landing coordinates to the carriers when we're in the clear, on the double!" Giving him the order before taking her chair and observed the battle and the planet they were closing in.
The sound of stomping boots into the metal floor by the soldiers, running towards the hanger, most of them were getting into various starfighters and dropships. Mechs and tanks or various classes drove into the carriers . The Engineers worked their tendrils to perfect their skills to make the technology operational for the soldiers alongside technicians to ensure everything was ok and ready. The Valkyries prepped up and ready, by the green light they were given a go.
"Listen up people!" A tall male Serrakin colonel shouted to assemble the troops in his command to listen in on to what he has to say. "We're going down to the planet and help evacuate anyone who doesn't shoot us. When you see the Cabal, Psions or mercenaries fighting with them, you give them hell before they do the same to you! But on the basic rules of warfare is simple; don't be heroic, get out alive with, watch each other's back, and last but not least is show those oversized walking tanks they aint the toughest force in the verse. Do you get me?"
"Yes, sir!" Everyone responded at the same time, but he didn't seem convinced and decided to repeat the question.
"What was that? I can't hear you! DO YOU GET ME?!" Barking out that everyone in the docking bay could hear him.
"WE GET YOU SIR!" They responded in a more loud and clear tone. Satisfying the
"Then get your asses, tails or whatever the frell you have on to those dropships and give them hell! MOVE! MOVE! MOVE!" Ordering the soldiers to get into the shuttles and ready themselves for battle. Those who are religious prayed to their gods and deities for a safe return from the battle.
USN Fenri
"Captain, Light Upon Heaven is ready to launch and carriers are ready for planet fall." Sung reported.
Nodding his head. "Tell Pemper to be ready, once they've landed I want all ships in available to handle the ones up here. What's our status?"
"The fleet has took formation and the carriers will be ready to deploy when in range. I have managed to scan the Cabal ships, there are some changes and developments of their technology since our last encounter with them."
"No doubt trying something new to rebuild the glory days of their empire. Prep the weapons ready and have the Destroyers ready to fire on my command when we're in position. If the defending forces accept our help we'll do what we can to make sure there is still time." He had a feeling that when the Cabal learn who they are, they will instantly give them a 'warm welcome'
The turrets mounted upon the Destroyer-class ships took position and aimed at the ships. The fleet kept on moving towards the fleet, fighters took flight and made a vic formation. Every officer in the fleet was waiting for the next move.
The Siege Dancers were a detachment of the Cabal, assigned to secure new territories and set up a base for military purposes. Should they encounter a Citadel colony or base suited for their purpose, they are to take it by force and take whatever Element Zero technologies the alien races posses to study for their primary mission. They had easily managed to understand the simple basics of the technology after capturing the Batarian ships for study. They thought they could defeat and conquer the proud warrior race. After discovering this planet had valuable resources they had to obtain it rather then devastate the planet, wipe out the defending forces of this star system that stand in their way.
The head of the expedition entered the bridge as he was informed of some news. "What is the status of our forces?"
"The Colossus and Legionaries troops are marching towards the colony as we speak, Primus. We will take the colony by force and wipe out the inhabitants." The Cabal soldier explained to his superior who seems to approve of this.
"Excellent, these Citadel cowards are weak. They claim to be the ultimate force of this galaxy and yet hardly worth our time. But when we bring them into the fold of our Empire, we be doing them a favour for what awaits them."
"Primus, multiple anomalies detected from our scanners. Unknown ships recently appeared after they vanished and are moving towards us." A Psion helmsman proclaimed. "According to the readings, they appear to be hyperspace windows. Their technology is… it can't be, the readouts show similarities to Federation technology and Forerunner."
Earning his attention when hearing the name that was familiar to him. Approaching the helm to see it. On screen there were a fleet of ships, all armed and built for battle, there was some species the Cabal know so well that could posses and operate the advance technology from one of the most powerful races in existence.
"The Federation? So they are here as well." Growls under his helmet, for every Cabal who share their disdain towards them and but also in rarity out of respect to their enemies who fought in one of the greatest wars in the Milky Way galaxy that know the meaning of warfare. He and those under his detachment still remembered the day he fought them in the Damocles Gulf Campaign. Now, after 200 years, they will be engaging battle with one of their enemies. "Continue firing on the Citadel forces until we have completed our mission, the rest engage the enemy!" He would instantly send word to the soldiers on the planet they will be expecting a greater threat very soon and will need to fortify the occupied areas.
Once the entire fleet had learnt who the third party are, most of the warships turned towards them. Weapons locked on to their targets and fired the moment they were in range.
As anyone who knows much about Cabal warfare would have predicted; they opened fired. Valkyrie fighters soared through the vacuum of space, moving to their targets and immediately began firing on the Cabal warships and fighters. The battleships move in to give aide on the Citadel fleet, delivering a shower of beams and missiles over the enemy ships, only to make impact on shields that lid up over the targeted vessels, few manage to only punch through and made a light impact on the surface.
With the Cabal intercepting the Commonwealth fleet, carriers descend upon Aevanna for ground support and give aide to the inhabitants. Against a common threat
The turrets mounted upon the Destroyer-class ships took position and aimed at the ships. Waiting for moment to fire.
Soldiers within the carriers were heavily armed, wearing segmented armor and geared for battle. Each of them were strapped to their seats to avoid having thrown about upon entry to into the atmosphere, sounds of gunfire and explosions were heard outside the ship. The soldiers held close to their guns and weapons useful in combat. But as it feels like no one was making any sound, the first one broke it.
"Sooner we land, the Cabal will wish they never messed with us." One of the soldiers said, prepping his gun.
A dark-skinned human with a bandanna wrapped around his head nodded. "Same here, but never thought we find the Rhinos all the way out here. But least they'll get a taste of the pretty lady." Pulls up his heavy gun with a big grin on his face. "Haven't had a decent fight since we thought against the Dilgar or having to deal with the Scarrens.
"You wanna hold on just till we land, Brake." An armored soldier who remained silent like the rest decided to speak. "The Cabal have strong armor and powerful soldiers along side using some Kig-Yar and Psions to work for them. Sounds crazy, but I was there in the Iconian Wars and seen them in combat." Brought up his fist into a sharp blade made up of diamond-like skin.
"Oh yeah. Sorry Keltrad, forgot that your older then you look." Brake said.
"Better prep up guys, think we're about to land." A female soldier said, just before a nearby explosion caused the ship to shook a little by the shockwave.
"Whoever kills the most earns a free drink. Doubt the captain would trust us on using battlesuits without causing too much damage after that stunt on Io."
"We have to make it out of this fight first." One of the marines said before the ship reached its destination, opening the hatch for the squad to disembark the shuttle, leaping from the edge to land on the ground. Greeted by the Cabal soldiers coming from the top of the cliff: Cabal, Psion, Kig-Yar forces and any mercenaries hired for their service. Seeing the looks on their faces they seem surprised by their sudden arrival, immediately given the Commonwealth soldiers the so-called welcome party, not worried about the numbers with a rain drop pods, fighters and mechs raining down upon them.
The Phalanx took their stand, bearing their shields for covering fire against bullets and phasers by their old enemies. Firing heavy guns at the marines to hold their position, giving their battle roar before slowly marching forward towards their enemies before they could go any further.
Every soldier was trained for in the art of combat, never to back down and look out for each other, no matter what species one is or would put their lives to preserve the peace of the Interstellar Commonwealth.
It was going to be hell for the enemy.
Aevanna Colony
Out in the outskirts of the colony, the battlefield drew closer as the defending forces stood their ground against the invading armies of the Cabal. Exchange of plasma and kinetic lances and bolts from both sides with the Cabal army continue to force their way through to destroy their enemies. The colonists of Aevanna took up arms to defend themselves; civilian or military alike, they had to hold the line for any reinforcements to come or to give the galaxy a fighting chance. No matter what race they were; even non-Citadel members to fight with them. But the question is; will they hold out long enough?
Missiles soar through the sky in great distance and descend down upon the ground where the fighters stood. "INCOMING!" A soldier shouted and immediately scattered before it plummeted into the ground, shook the earth and only those unfortunate had their corpses scattered across the field. Any Spectres in range would pull up a kinetic barrier to minimize the casualties from the impact.
Clearing through the debris was a Turian Spectre, Arbius Acillin, hoisting out a M-76 Revenant rifle over his shoulder, taking out a few Skirmishers soldiers coming out of their hiding places before they even realise he was there.
A Kig-Yar, two Psions and a Cabal Centurion, all armed to the teeth and drawing their enemies out in the open and take them out from the nearby fort. From the reports by in the past conflicts, these appear to be a different units by their roles in combat and factions banners they serve under, recognising the yellow and blue armor, they were the Siege Dancers. Using the advantage while he remains unnoticed to their sight and crept behind a crate for cover. Timing it right until his opponents were in clear sight through the debris, his body was engulfed by blue illuminated energy. When the enemy troops realised he was there they immediately reacted by aiming their weapons at him to fill his body with Spikes and bullets.
Pulled his fist back and thrust forward, throwing a biotic blast into the enemy forces and suspended them from the ground their feet stood on. He can see they were taken by surprise and found it amusing with all they could do was flap about their arms and legs to return to the ground or grab on to something. But he did not wanting to give them time to get over the disorientation while pulling his rifle and taking out each of his targets one by one.
But to his shock, the Psion in his grasp created a kinetic field that somehow rebelled his Lift and survived the receiving bullets with a shield that manifested within the mass energy, freeing him and the surviving soldiers but the Cabal only suffered a wound in the arm and turned towards him. The Psion returned the favour with his body glowed, lifting off from his feet but hardly effective. Draws out a heavy slug thrower to make many holes into the Turian.
"Damn! So the reports are true, they have biotics of their own." Arbius was careless to realise that the Psions were no ordinary soldiers. Firing his rifle at the Centurion, aiming at the helmet until the head was exposed, revealing a small and ugly looking beast with grey leathery skin, exposed V-shaped upperlip, along with their sharp teeth and upper gums. The Cabal's eyes were small and wide across the face. Once he saw what the enemy fully look like up close he noticed some sort of black vapour wheezing out from his combat suit, the alien struggled to breath and watching the behemoth collapsed on the knees, fell forward and died simply after struggling to breath and by the wounds given to the giant.
Pride of taking down a Cabal, but the rest took the opportunity to deliver a shower of bolts at him. With the Cabal Centurion down the rest were surprised that the Spectre took him out, given the Citadel forces the chance to take advantage of their moment of shock. Forcing them to raise their shields for cover. Joining the rest of the unit, Arbius continued firing at them with his rifle. "Get back to the colony, I'll hold them off as I can. These bastards aren't going to be easy to scare with the big guy down."
"We're staying behind until all the colonists and the files are safely evacuated. All we can do is hold the line to give our people the chance." The Salarian STG replied before taking a shot at one of the Kig-Yar snipers in the chest before he could react.
Knowing he was right about the mission, the Cabal may have a technological advantage over the Council races in combat but their numbers and knowledge of the known galaxy still give them the chance to beat them to at their element.
But when they felt it was going to be hell, they were half right as more legions arrive, this time with Goliath tanks ready for firing. The troops could see more on their way and eager to bring judgement upon them. The lead Cabal stepped forward with a heavy gun and a heavy shield by it's side, ready for combat along with the others.
The Turian spectre felt his time was coming and did his service to protect and serve the military. He would give his life to ensure he went down fighting. "Better give it your all, we'll show these bastards they messed with the wrong species!" His body illuminated along with the other Spectres and Commandos ready for the battle. The Cabal let out a beastly roar, raised its gun and brining it's finger to the trigger to fire.
'May the Spirits deliver us to eternal peace.' He prayed silently. And as by miracle, a shower of energy beams struck down the invaders from out of nowhere, pierced the unaware Cabal into the earth before they could even react. The survivors scattered themselves in a state of panic of what hit them, pointing their weapons at all directions to try and locate possible snipers or whatever was firing at them. The Citadel forces however, were in shock of what happened since none of them were hit, possibly reinforcements have arrived. However, they did not recognise any of the ships that descended from the skies above them. Shocked and awe of such machines landed and immediately assaulting the Cabal. Waves of soldiers emerged from the debris and fought against the powerful foe. Those they manage to see in action were a different species to one another, using weapons and technology different to theirs
But one that surprised them more was the bulky humanoid who joined the battlefield suddenly grew spikes out of its arms, made completely out of diamond by the look of them and used as weapons. Slashes through their armor, kicks the Psion in the back then fired shards out of his arms at them. His left blades retracted into his arm with the other now formed a shield to block the coming bolts from the Cabal. Pulling out a big gun and took a few shots of the larger alien, finally taking him down. A Jackal was coming up behind him but with a needle gun, only to be shot in the head by Arbius with his rifle. The soldier looked at him and nodded his head, possibly a gesture of thanks. Decided to give his new friend the help as a term of good faith and joined him and his comrades, then his own backed them up to give the Cabal a taste of the defeat.
With the invading forces taken completely off guard by these unknown, the Spectre took the advantage by throwing a kinetic blast at one of them before taking the chance to recover. Forcing them to fall back with both sides converging upon them.
The colonists saw the Cabal soldiers make a run for it and these unknown aliens came to their aide, they watched as large bipedal machines entered the battlefield gave them a beaten and chase them away. Many cheered and patted each other. But then the colonists turned to the group that recently arrived and helped them. There were so many questions about these unknowns: Who are they? Are they friendly or hostile? Could they be potential allies the Citadel could need?
Seeing as he was the first to help them out for what they done, he decided to approach the large fella. "We don't know who you are or where you come from, but you just saved our lives and we owe you one." Unsure if they understood his language, this was a first contact scenario and would not want to make a mistake of having another enemy.
"It was no problem at all, and thanks for the backup. But doubt that Skirmisher could've laid a blow on my armour or body if he knew what I was." To show what he was talking about, the helmet split into segments and folded around the base of his neck, revealing his face to them and like his hands, his face made of the same material, much to their surprise and awe. The soldier pulled up his hand to the Turian. "Names Keltrad, as you can see not all of us are around here and not all friendly with the Cabal."
Quickly getting over his shock and took Keltrad's large hand and shook it. "Arbius Acillin, Turian and a Spectre of the Citadel military. And anyone who ain't a friend of those ungrateful bastards is good on my book."
"Sounds good to me, if your wondering who we are, you'll get your answer once we dealt with the Cabal problem both down here and in space. We were told that a colony was in need of help?"
A salarian stopped forward and answered. "Yes, the shields will not last much longer and in need of help."
Keltrad nodded and raised his fist up to bring up a comm from the wristband. "Sending a message to the other units now, we'll need to evacuate the civilians and anyone wounded so that they wont get caught in the crossfire." More of the soldiers arrived and joined up. One of them appeared feminine by the shapely figure and bust, approached Keltrad with a salute. "We secured the area, Keltrad the Cabal are now probably pissed off. Those who surrendered are taken into custody."
"That's good to here, Hanson. By the way, you seen Blake since we landed?" Not certain where their comrade was after they split up into many directions.
Hanson shrugged her shoulders in response. "No clue, no doubt causing mayhem on the enemy. You know how he loves to make things go 'boom!'"
The Petro Sapien sighed. "Don't remind me. But I wouldn't worry, if there are loud explosions he'd be there." Turns to his new friends and loaded a new patch of ammo for his blaster. "So, Arbius, care to take us to your base to meet the rest?"
"Not far from our position, just hope we're not too late before they break in." The new allies marched forward to the colony and continue fighting the invaders and push them back to regain some ground for their people. Least the Citadel now know they may have hope to win this war with some help.
Thunderous footsteps shook the earth, a large giant walked through the battlefield, leaving a trail of destruction and dead in its devastating strength and firepower. Debris of rock and artificial flung all over. Standing at great height and size, was the Colossus, strongest and devastating soldiers. Holding a large gatling-type of weapon in its strong hands. Turning it's head around to search for new prey to kill, only find
A Cabal was too focused to take on the Commonwealth marines and Citadel troops he didn't see the charging Blake coming right at him, wielding a customized Thunderlord with painted jaws and menacing eyes on both sides, equipped with special ammo when the Cabal took a highjump with it's jetboosters. "Eat this mother fucker!" Smiles like a madman and fires his heavy gun at the Cabal until it was shot down. Walks to it and inspect to be sure he killed it. Poking it with his gun and seems to hear a groaning noise until he used a device to stun it, thinking a prisoner of war could be useful.
"Nice fancy gun, pal." He heard a deep voice from behind and spun around, aiming his gun and aiming at his face was a barrel. Infront of him was what looked like a large bulky reptilian with reddish scales and a large humpback or something. "Pull that trigger and your dead."
"Not unless I shoot you first. Cabal or friendly?" Blake asked the alien to be sure, if he was a subordinate of the enemy he would've been dead.
"Well not friends with those bastards, but more of a mercenary and the best. Don't care much about the Citadel but wouldn't want them on my home planet." He said.
Blake shrugged his shoulders like it was natural. "Hmph. Can understand that. Cabal have the tendancy to blow up stuff." Thinking it be easier to lower his gun down and make his introduction. "Eh, sorry bout that just to be certain who you are. Blake, Human and from the Interstellar Commonwealth, and to your interest to this beauty is the Thunderlord, personally customized by me." Lifted it up and grinned at it.
"Love to get me one of those if there's more like it. Names Urdnot Wrex and a Krogan, but you can call me Wrex." Offered his hand to the Human who took it and shook.
Blake's comm was receiving a call from someone, tapped it and a mini screen showing Keltrad's face on it. "Hey, Keltrad your still alive."
"Might have known you would go off to have a wild time. Get your ass over at the colony they need help evacuating the colonists before the Cabal decide to pound us down from orbit."
"Sure, thing. Remember, the highest kills gets free drinks." Keltrad nodded his head and grinned before the screen vanished. Turned to Wrex with his gun held to his side. "If you want tag along, be my guest."
"Hah, that's what I intent to. No way I'm missing this out. And also in on having that offer." The Krogan laughed and went along with the Human.
Thunderous footsteps shook the earth, a large giant walked through the battlefield, leaving a trail of destruction and dead in its devastating strength and firepower. Debris of rock and artificial flung all over. Standing at great height and size, was the Colossus, strongest and devastating soldiers. Holding a large gatling-type of weapon in its strong hands. Turning its head around to search for new prey to kill, only find two cloaked figures standing before the mighty Colossus. Believing them to be easy targets, hoisting the weapon to fill their soon-to-be corpses with holes. Pulling the trigger and delivered a shower of bullets upon them.
Before the coming bullets could reach them, the first one reached out a hand, creating a barrier protecting them from the bullets and allowing the other run forward, dodging the coming bullets as he was coming closer and jumped towards the towering beast. But before the Colossus could have time to react, the enemy suddenly vanished, leaving no trace but a bright but faint mist in place which confused the Cabal, thinking the soldier was either a coward or something, uncertain what was going on until...
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.
Looked down, before him were three grenades with flashing lights, realising what they were and only to be hit by the detonating grenades. Fortunate for the Cabal to be wearing the armor to take the full blast but only to cause the behemoth to stagger backwards and regain its senses to stay focus in battle. Now knowing what they are, the Cabal roared like a monster and charged at them. The second leapt in the air at such height. The hood covering the warrior's face was blown back to reveal the face of the Gorn, S'veek who landed before the enemy with a sword in his hand and engulfed in bright aura surrounding him. Staring at his foe and spoke out in calmness.
"You have two choices Cabal; you can put down your weapon and surrender peacefully. Or die with the honour of the warrior." Although hoping to avoid taking the blood of the enemy, but being a warrior and keeper of the peace it was his duty and the warrior of a Gorn in him. The Cabal fired his machine gun at him, but the Gorn Vanguard with his enhanced abilities used his sword to slice and deflect them, twirled the blade in his grasp. S'veek ran towards the Cabal, increasing his power and made a horizontal slash with his katana.
Both hardly moved for moment, S'veek slowly slid his sword into the sheath in the similar fashion of a samurai. When it fully closed, the Colossus lost grip of the gatling gun and collapsed, dead. The
S'veek turned his head to see the body of the fallen opponent. The Vanghuard who accompanied him removed the hood to reveal human woman. "Silvi. Gather the rest of the team to regroup for further orders."
"Understood. Received word the military forces are moving in the area." She said. "I hope we are not too late to stop this conflict."
"So do I. Go I will catch up." She nodded and went ahead, leaving the Gorn to look up and seeing bright lights and shapes of warships high up in orbit. There were questions to be answered, what are the Cabal doing way out here and what are they trying to accomplish in invading a galaxy. They seem, in some way determined to win or something else in mind. He could not know what it was but hoping they find out what.
Unknown Location
In a large room, made out of stone and various glyphs carved all around were several cloaked figures in varied shape and form, faces concealed under the hoods as they sat in a circle, observing the centre of the battlefield between the Cabal against the Citadel and their new possible allies in the Battle of Aevanna through a blood red projection.
"As it was foreseen, the Commonwealth have entered the conflict. The Cabal will surely loose this battle." One of the hooded figures spoke in a rasping voice.
"They are a resourceful and militarized species. Defeat means nothing to them. Even if a legion as wiped out by their old foes." A female voice said. "Was it the situation on the Citadel?"
"Security across the station has strengthened and a number of ships in orbit, obviously waiting for the moment if the Cabal reach them. The Council hardly seems to realise their fate has been sealed by their reliance on Element Zero." One member spoke in its native language while translated for those to understand. "They will share the same fate just as the Protheans have."
"Whether or not they succeed is irrelevant to us, they are but pawns for our plans to take place just as others before them." The first one stated, drawing everyone's attention to him. "Everything is slowly set in motion and one day, the galaxies will burn. And the guardians of the Light will fall. They thought they had defeated us in the last war, yet we hide in the shadows for centuries. But one day, my brethren when the time is right, we will return."
Codex Entry:
Cabal:
The Cabal are a race of large humanoids with rhinoceros-like appearance. They run a militaristic empire to expand, occupy planets and conquer territories that suit their purpose, the Psions and Kig-Yar so far two of the client races that serve them. Their home world is unknown to anyone, but according to Galvan scientists, they are not native to the Milky Way. They were first encountered by the Federation somewhere in 2410 in the Damocles Gulf during the Iconian War and afterwards vanished without any sign of them until after 200 years when they are now sighted in the Halo Galaxy. The Cabal remain a mystery to some who remembered them as though they were trying to prepare themselves for something, as though they were merely running from something as some rumour has it.
Narn and Centauri Rivalry:
Both the Centauri Republic and the Narn Regime first encountered the Commonwealth with interest when hearing about their involvement against the Dilgar Empire. Both bitter to one another due to the history between the two races when the Centuari invaded the Narn Homeworld whilst the native inhabitants were peaceful and have yet to develop the technology to leave their world. Thus, the Narn were easily conquered and enslaved for a hundred years. After driving them off, the Narns became little to no different to their enemies. Both having the same thought and approached them in hopes of an alliance, the Centauri accidently discovered one of their colonies into thinking it was the lost Beta VIII colony. Learning about their history, the Commonwealth council believe that this growing hatred would repeat itself, only to become an interstellar war. Hoping to prevent such fate believe if they wish to join, they must put aside their hatred and let go of the past.
To show they not above all others, they offered terraforming technology to the Narns to restore the Narn homeworld to it's natural state in a few decades and offer business trade relations for the Centuari to some member species from the Milky Way, only that the two should cease their rivalry if they still wish to become members of the Commonwealth in the near future.
Both sides took serious thought about this and the possibilities they could have with a powerful ally in a possible bright future for them, with reluctance in the near future, hopefully sign a non-hostile pact between the two governments to bring an end to the hatred. Knowing the majority on both civilizations would not like having such thought seeing each other as allies. But still, its better then to waste their time on each other for their own personal things needed.
Ok so hope you enjoyed this, my kills in writing a battle scene is sometimes limited but gave it as much as I can, hopefully make it up as and any favourite weapon or character you wish to see in this fanfic let me know. More on the way and now the Citadel Council will be in for a surprise that they not only have hope but new allies. Apologies for giving the Vanguards a short action scene but promise there be more in future chapters. And thought it be interesting to make some twist in the end for viewers to think of who they are and whats going to happen.
So next chapter will be the Council and Commonwealth make proper first contact. The original version of the COTA fanfic will remain up for now because of the chapters I will save for later. I had the idea on the news part from Eve Online: Day of Darkness.
If anyone has questions about this story please leave a review or message me, I had good chat with RoyalTwinFang who offered some good ideas for the story, and yeah, gonna need to think of an ending hehe, ^^;
SO! Hope you all had a good christmas, hanukkah or other celebrations and best of luck for 2016!