Children of the Ancients: Awakening Chapter 7: The Assault part 2, a x-overs fanfic

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DP "…damn! I mean-Author! You're just in time for the opening. "

GCD "No thanks to you! I was suddenly in the middle of writing this when all of a sudden I got a call saying I won the million dollars! Then I realised, I didn't compete in any competition! Then all of a sudden, I got bagged and round up in SiBERIA!

DP "I thought you could do some vacation. I THOUGHT I wrote the name "Florida" on it."

"I DOUB'T BEING SENT TO SIBERIA WHEN IT'S COLD WAS A GOOD IDEA. AND YOU CLEARLY WROTE "SIBERIA" INSTEAD OF FLORIDA."

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The curtains closed and all people would here were fists and screams, cats screeching and frying pans flung about.

'DUE TO THE SCENE CONSIDERED TOO Violent we would like to skip this part and continue with the story.' From GCD!

DP "Here's a little present. BOMBS!"

BOOOOM!

DP "S-Moking! Bye bye!" Runs away

GCD "Just skip to the story plot, and someone find me some ice…" Faints

Note:

Ok so apologies for the delay but I have been busy with work and has been hell to work on this chapter for the battles, have done little on this so far but cant always be at it all the time as I have other projects to work on in my free time. But so far been taking some thought of where this would go and may do some short stories related to this.

Perseus Veil

Data completed…

Processing…

The data collected from the Extranet about the new faction that came into the battle and fought against the Cabal by joining forces with the Citadel Council.

The technology they use is unlike anything the Geth or any known race have seen and no traces of Element Zero within them, possibly a civilization that has taken an alternative technological path unlike the Council and their creators.

Observing the battle they learnt several things about them.

Data on species…

They are a collection of races, given by the variety of their biological structure they may be from the uncharted corner of the galaxy. Further analysing the data, these races were far more advance and observed the battle on the planet's surface.

Some of the organics possess psionic abilities, like the Spectres but perhaps more intoned to their powers and compared to their technology, traces of this energy is not related to Element Zero. More data is required.

Subject: Artificial Intelligence…

Detected signatures of AI from the alien vessels, concludes the alien species created the AIs, the relations between these two are currently unknown.

Conclusion…

Further analysis on their technology is to be required, more data on their cultures and relations if they are to be considered a possible threat, or ally. In hope they are more understanding and no fear towards non-organic intelligence.

Unknown structures from the frontier have been detected from beyond the known regions. The Geth would require more data outside the Veil should any unit encounter another space-faring species that have not discovered Element Zero.

"General, the assault teams begun the attack on the Cabal forces. As expected, they've fortified the outpost as expected." The officer delivered the report to Doren while he was overseeing the holographic display attack on the outpost, red lights being the enemy and the blue.

Doren nodded, approved that first phase of the stratagem had begun. "Good work, now we wait for the second team to get in without getting caught in a crossfire. Remember, the moment they retrieve the data, we blast the enemy until their nothing but ashes. Keep our ships in position to fire, got it."

"Yes sir!"

Retuning to the table to observe the map and according to their scouts from the planet, the Cabal went a far as to set up traps to slow for the ground troops and ships that pass through them. Thinking it was best to avoid sending ships to prevent casualties and giving away the element of surprise. He suggested they search for any minefields or traps related to them and clean up the debris from the previous battle.

Both sides now move their ships into position across Aevanna's orbit for further notice. The Citadel navy ships had been given authority over the mission as the planet was their jurisdiction and did not wanted to risk endangering the colonists further with the Commonwealth's powerful guns. The new allies accepted without argument and suggested keeping their ships on alert for any signs of the Cabal make an attempt to return for a second time.

With the navy fleet under his command trying to recover from the battle, they can only rely on the help of the Commonwealth but even they would have limits with only a small flotilla. He couldn't help but think of their technology, how they were able to come this far without ever discovering element zero, but given that they are from another galaxy it would be possible and given the chance for the scientists to grasp the possibility, it would no doubt reach the attention of the greatest minds of the Salarian Union. While given free access to some of their files he studied some of their weapons and fighters. The Valkyries caught his interest, they can switch between three different modes: plane, speed and combat. Not to mention other types of bipedal machines they have in their ships for various uses other then warfare.

Simple ideas like that would've proven impossible but looking at the reports from his pilots of their incredible speed and agility could be something the Hierarchy could learn from.

Already rumours about special units from all governments tempting to research and reverse engineer captured Cabal technologies, some used by the Kig-Yar pirates seem much more difficult to bypass but was completely different to theirs. Most likely that the tech they found were stolen from another species the Cabal and their allies invaded long ago.

Then there were the shields that were superior to their kinetic barriers, able to almost anything thrown at them. Science may not be his strongest, but even their shield generators would have a limit and the sort of technology to generate that sort of power to protect a whole ship. The majority of the Cabal fleet don't seem to rely such technology and seem to rely on strong hulls, much to the Citadel's relief, otherwise the war would've turned for the worse for them.

"General, the assault teams begun the attack on the Cabal forces. As expected, they've fortified the outpost as expected." The officer delivered the report to the general while he was overseeing the holographic display attack on the outpost, red lights being the enemy and the blue.

"Yes sir!"

The weapons were very effective, although many used beam weapons but also seem to carry ammunition similar to theirs, he once spoke to one of the soldiers, a large beast that reminded him of a Krogan said that some species such as one of them called humans mostly use different types of weapons for many uses, plasma rifles and phasors being those, but some seem to prefer on ammunition. Perhaps being divided into technological societies or a recent development.

Ideas like those they have witness would've proven impossible but looking at the reports from his pilots of their incredible speed and agility could be something the Hierarchy could learn from.

Already rumors about special units from all governments tempting to research and reverse engineer captured Cabal technologies, some used by the Kig-Yar pirates seem much more difficult to bypass but was completely different to theirs. Most likely that the tech they found were stolen from another species the Cabal and their allies invaded long ago which would make sense of the two having a history.

"General, sir. Permission to speak freely." The Turian officer requested, feeling a sense of concern from the tone of his voice, which didn't escape the general's thoughts.

Having an idea what the officer had in mind but wanted to hear it from him. Turns away from the board to the officer for a moment to speak. "Granted. Now what is it on your mind?"

"Not that any of us are ungrateful to receive help from someone we hardly know off, but doesn't it feel a little too… odd that the Cabal just made a retreat?" Giving his thoughts on the battle, but didn't escape the Turian's mind. Despite their new friends' timely arrival they would've had difficult time to reclaim the planet.

Taking thought from the officer's words, he couldn't help but wonder maybe something was going on. It did seem strange for the Cabal to leave all the sudden and even if the Commonwealth were coming close to finishing the enemy, the Cabal suddenly decided to leave. It would seem like they were running away, something the Cabal never done since the Incursion started.

"Not so sure myself, they may have lost a few battles but never actually retreated. Hmm, better to play it safe. Inform the ships to keep a look out."

"Yes, sir." The officer left the bridge.

While Doran was on the Commonwealth ship, Doren took the time to know much about them and learnt they were pretty much similar to the Citadel Council, only more democratic and even treat each other as equals no matter the culture, species or origin they come from. He had learnt some of the wars that attracted his attention, and to be frank, the wars and conflicts these aliens had experienced over the centuries from their home galaxy made many wonder how they ever survived without wiping each other from the face of the universe. He will have to give his full report to his superiors once they arrive.

But then some idea came into his head. "Ensign, get me the files on all the locations with Cabal conflicts. Planets, colonies, military bases, including a map would be a good use."

"Um, any reason at all general?"

"Something about this whole thing... I don't know, but until I know for sure. Just get me those files." Doren sighed and sat in his chair. He was too stressed to argue while in a middle of a battle and enough on his mind to think about it, massaging the crests with his talon to ease it.

"General, we're receiving contact. It's Commander Quitoria of the Thelkurian." As if he didn't need this right now when in a middle of something. Let out a heavy sigh when having of what was coming but knowing about her being one of the top ranking officers in the navy. Accepting the transmission to speak with her through the hologram.

"General, good to see you are still breathing. I'm assuming the mission was a success."

"Actually, ma'am, truth be told we were loosing a battle when they were had the upper hand. But then came a third party who were an old foe of theirs, they call themselves the Interstellar Commonwealth." Giving his report to the commander of what he knows about them after his meeting with the new races. He could easily see the female Turian was quick surprise by his report.

"The ships that were on the news? The footage of the battle had already reached the ears of the Council. Spirits, even the entire galaxy would've seen it by now. And you made contact with these aliens?" Earning a nod to his response. "Well general, I believe you may have done a great service to the Hierarchy that could

Giving her the full report and details about them, she was most surprise that the fleet was run by a dozen species from different worlds and working alongside. Absorbing the knowledge about their weapons and technology far more ahead then even the Asari or the Salarians. The most bizarre revelation was that they were from another galaxy by using some sort of gate-technology that they them almost anyway, much like their relays but different. Their diversive cultures and vast alliance seemed very much like theirs but treat each other more as equals then by status.

Quitoria would've considered them an important ally in this war, but what made her not trusting them was that they know very little about them and whether they could be trusted despite their help driving the Cabal out of the system, but another topic was their use of AI as common use with no restrictions to control them. They must be insane to allow "Are you certain they have AIs that serve on board their ships?" Quitoria made certain he said it clearly through the transmission.

"Affirmative, I was surprised by the discovery but it appears they have no problem with them, according to their history, the AIs were have been granted citizenship for centuries, by one of the governments called the Federation of United Planets without any discrimination or hostilities between them." Not wanting to bring up the incident that almost happened on their ship considering their views on AIs are much more different then the Citadel Council. When they read about the Geth War from the data he provided them to learn about their governments and races, they may not like what they find about some of their historic events and way of handling things towards both Council members and those not affiliated with them.

"This will not sit well for the Council, if it weren't for the Cabal we would still believe that travel between galaxies was impossible."

Doren nodded in agreement. Decided to return to important matters at hand. "We got more important things then breaking law, Commander, it just so happens I was about to contact the fleet for something. Something unexpected happened that the Cabal did, they retreated. Left a few of their soldiers behind and left without even giving it their all."

The hologram of Quitora seems more curious about this information, brought up her talon to her chin. "That is something unheard of, normally they would fight to the last soldier standing. But now you mention it. I just got word that another Cabal force in the Ordeste system suddenly pulled theirs out and suddenly left when they were close to finishing the Asari forces a few hours ago."

"That's close to the Terminus Systems, they may have advance FTL-drives compared to ours, but surely that's out of their limit." Doren sighed, slowly shaking his head to try and think this carefully. "This doesn't make sense, why leave when they had the chance? I've begun my research on any events and locations they've taken place so once you get here I'll be sure to have something. See if you can contact anyone about this."

"No need, we should be there any moment now. Just be on a lookout until we get there. For your sake and for the galaxy, this better be worth it or the Primarchs will want more then your rank. I want to know everything that's been happening, best of luck, General. Thelkurian out." Quitoria gave a salute to him before signing off, so did Doren in return.

Taking thought of his last conversation from his officer about the decision to work with. For one thing she was not wrong, the Hierarchy were most worked up about this and no doubt the news of the Commonwealth's arrival would make some of the higher ups jumpy with the Incursion.

"I hope I know what I'm doing."

The battle rages on as both the Commonwealth and the Citadel continue to clash with the Cabal in a few places of the region, with the fleets in orbit they immediately set up a command centre near the settlements to protect the colonists still on the planet to contact the fleet for updates with their current position. Most teams had been paired up for their skills and abilities to tackle the enemy head on, avoid spreading their numbers too thin to give away their advantage or in case an ambush struck with their guard down, never know if there were any more of them hiding about.

It was outmost important to retrieve the data from the ruins before they are lost forever, or whatever secrets the Protheans once possess will fall into the wrong hands. Whatever it takes, the Cabal will not get their hands on it. The first stage of the mission was to draw their attention and hold them where they are for the time being. The hard part was they have the outpost completely guarded with all their soldiers and tanks.

Under the command of S'veek to lead his forces to attack the Cabal while they outnumber them, he decided to allow Keltrad to lead his unit for this mission for his past experience with the brutes. When they complete the mission he will give the order to attack.

It would be a shame to destroy such an ancient ruin that lasted for thousands of years, but they were given orders by captain K'rrel with the orders by the Turian General, they have to find out what they know about the Cabal planning for the galaxy. They better hope the probes they sent on their expedition showed the home galaxy of what they found and that they would respond immediately to the situation if-or the matter of WHEN the Cabal ever return for the second time.

"Anything to report on the current situation?" The small hologram of K'rrel asked the Vangaurd who stood by the table with military officers watching the holographic display of the battlefield using the spy drones to collect data

"They got the enemy's attention, captain. We started clearing this area with the Colonists' aide. Keltrad reported that they had pulled out their heavy guns. Unfortunately, getting a clear path for the second team is going to be difficult then we given them credit for." The Gorn Vanguard gave the Cabal some credit for facing

"That's gonna be troublesome then." K'rrel said. Finding the news to be irritating. "With what we've found out so far, their technology seems to have been upgraded with the help of their pirate friends stealing the technology the Cabal needed, including old Covenant technology." Discovering they had once fought against the Covenant in the 25th century, it would explains the reason there are Kig-Yar with them and using covenant technology from the reports from their fighters.

"There is something that is bothering me, captain. According to the STG officer, the Cabal had not taken interest in most mass effect technologies until now. Compared to ours and theirs, they can overpower the races that depend on Eezo."

"And yet they left behind a legion to guard this outpost that was left behind by a civilization that vanished thousands of years ago. Was there anything else about this site from the colonists?"

"All that we know so far, is that it may contain something the Cabal are so eager to get their hands on. Possibly something that must be of important." S'veek replied.

This raised more questions then answers, if the outpost contained something that was important to the Cabal then why leave all a sudden with just a small force that was winning a loosing battle? They've been trying to hack into the Siege Dancers' computer systems but so far only to have trouble with their firewalls. Which means, using AI to do the job is much trickier then it was in the Milky Way 200 years ago, so they've obviously proven to be clever then they appear under the thick tank armoured suits.

"Well, keep trying. General Keternrill's reinforcements will arrive shortly and received word from Starfleet that help is on the way. They've seen the battle, but aren't too happy to be dragged in another war." Watching the Caitian shook his head and slump back to his chair, S'veek felt a mutual understanding as they just started to recover and already to run into one of their old enemies. But the good news for this galaxy is that they will be receiving new allies to help them in the need of crisis.

Folds his arms over his chest and stared at the hologram. "This time, it will be different. They are not like Dilgar cowards we fought. At least they fight as true soldiers with undying loyalty to their cause. Something my people and Klingons would see as respect to the enemy."

"I wish you luck, master S'veek, continue to keep me posted and wish your people a good battle." Saluting to the Gorn before vanishing. Leans on to the table to study the data footage from the drones. As soon as the communications ended, Tan'ra entered the room. "Anything to share?"

S'veek nodded. "Just that the two fleets remain in orbit and help are on the way, both mine and yours."

Tan'ra smiled warmly. "That's some good news. With what's happening to the galaxy, we could use all the luck." Feeling relieved of the news. Lifts her arm up to activate her omni-tool. The device intrigued the Vanguard "I've been trying to find anything about that outpost from the last several months of research, so far, only a few we uncovered or trying to decipher from the ruins."

"And what did you find?"

Brining up images of the ruins to show him, along with some carvings, tools and files relating to the subject. "I'm… not quite sure. It is fifty thousand years old give or take. Some of the data left by the Protheans may have degraded over time. Unfortunately we don't have much knowledge about them but them."

S'veek had asked about them, apparently these Protheans were a suppose-galactic spanning civilization and the only ones of their time before any other. Then suddenly vanished without a trace, leaving behind their technologies and ruins behind for future generations to find. Obviously they do not realise there are others that might have shared the galaxy with them and knew little about them. The belief they share about the ancient civilizations seem to reflect on how the majority of the Milky Way saw in other ancient civilizations in some sense, the Old Covenant saw the Forerunners as gods, the Iconians as the demons and ruthless conquerors from a tragic event written only by the victors of the past, the Prophets in Bajoran religion and the Dominion's Founders.

For the Cabal, they have been a mystery to everyone in the Milky Way, not even the greatest minds from the Federation could find out about their true purpose. During the Iconian war, the Cabal once send forces to locations with worlds visited by the First Ones and the Halo rings to raid for their technology or whatever they wanted badly. They first assumed the Cabal were just to the Iconians

"Perhaps they know something that we don't know, and no doubt want to keep it that way."

The Asari turned her attentions to him, unable to understand his theory. "What do you mean by that?"

"When you want something so badly before anyone else can, you make certain to keep it safe. But question is, what are they trying to keep us from getting in?" Stroking his scaled chin while pondering the theory behind all this. But another thing that's been bothering him since they landed on the planet, something was trying to reach into his mind, a feeling he never felt before, alien and unnatural, automatically threw a protective barrier as if by instinct to protect himself from it. Shaking his mind and focused on the mission.

"Are you alright?"

"Huh?" Snapped out of his moment of thought to see Tan'ra who looked a little confused. "My apologies, I just thought you were feeling off for a moment."

"It is probably the situation we are in or just need a moment to calm my mind. Nothing to worry about, you just need to focus on doing what you can." No longer able to sense that feeling anymore, for the time being so he can continue working and later perhaps do some meditation to strengthen his mind.

"I will, and wish them a safe return." Leaving the Gorn to himself, he sighed and reached for his head. Uncertain what that was for a moment, it wasn't like anything he ever felt and almost like a voice.

S'veek would have to report this to the Council and make certain any of the Vanguards present have had any odd experience like he had.

Blake led a unit of soldiers through the barracks, evading a hail of plasma bullets from a group of Jackals trying to ambush them with their two Locusts as rear guards. Taking covering fire and threw the shields over them just in time but they were being held back with their Psion comrades joining in. The Locusts were once used by the Covenant and seem to have been given upgrades with personal shields. No longer were they purple like the originals, but seem to have a dark grey and orange colour scheme.

"They have us boxed in!" One of the soldiers proclaimed through the series of shot.

"We can't hold out much longer! The shields aren't that strong."

"Can't back out now, too close to give up now! Don't let these bastards push us around!" Encouraging the soldiers to push forward and continue the fight, he can't afford to let them loose hope. Bringing out the big guns, he was fortunate they let him bring his Thunderlord for return fire by random shots, slamming the ammo in before taking a few of shots at them. Firing at them with his weapon, avoiding the hot plasma coming his way

Taking their moment and darted to the rocks before the Jackals and Psions could recover from their shock, resuming to firing at their moving targets and trying shield themselves from return shots. The operators inside the Locusts had to charge up their cannons while their friends were doing all the shooting. Diverting the shield amplifiers to the weapon system and fired at the squad's direction.

The Commonwealth officers threw themselves into the ground and were covered in dirt, it was fortunate that they were wearing protective armour to resist plasma burns. But don't mean they would last long by close range.

"Shit! They seriously made some upgrades to those antics!" Blake leant against the rock and tried to gain a peak of how many there were. "The hell are they?"

"They the Type-30 Light Excavation/Anti-Fortification Platform, more commonly referred as the "Locust" back in the Covenant War." A female soldier answered his question. "I read a lot about the vehicles from old times, including military vehicles like them."

"Yeah but seems they've been given upgrades with the help of their new friends." One of the soldiers muttered, crouched down when light debris fell on him. They were only fortunate that the barracks took most of the damage but not for long. Raised their weapons and started firing at them, peppering them with bullets and phasers, only they didn't even leave a scratch or even a dent on the metallic hulls and gave off a shimmering light that seem to protect them.

"Less chatter on the down side and focus on the mission, need to draw their attention some how and take this area." Although as much as Blake wanted to blow something up since they landed but he had a mission to do and can hold the

"Just be sure they don't use the builder-killer for long range." One of the compatriots from earlier said. "But, they can't fire if they can't see." Reaches into her pocket to pull out a small smoke bomb in her hand, giving them a simple idea, take out the Locusts while they're distracted.

Both the Jackals and Psions held their position to prevent their enemies from taking part of the outpost as they can to hold them off. Believing they had the advantage over them. The Psion who was operating one of the two Locust gave signal to spread out and take them out. One of them caught something thrown into the air and coming straight down towards them, taking a closer look at it once it rolled to them, the object with their guns ready it was a small rounded object but before they could even react it exploded with a smoke to blind their sight. All they could see was smoke and coughing to breath, leaving them blind until the smoke would clear. Even the Scarab pilots were blinded decided to get out of the smoke when they could be attacked any moment. Slowly emerging out of the smoke and march towards the enemy to attack

It was too late.

The Psion pilot tried to find them on his scanner until he was suddenly grabbed by the shoulder and flung out of the seat. Taking in his place to hijack the Locust and charged the canons for firing, starting with the other unsuspecting locust pilot and used it against them before they could return fire. Only one of the Kig-Yar and the Psion gave the wise decision of surrendering, dropping their weapons and shields on the ground and raised their claws above their heads.

The marines took their weapons and the still functional Locust. Blake pulled out his communicator to contact their forces of the update. "This is Hellfire, we've secured this part of the outpost and captured two prisoners. How goes your angle?"

"We've successfully took the second route and now entering the archive unit, keep them busy until we manage to complete the mission."

"Roger that!"

The soldiers take cover from a plasma bolt impacts near their location, using energy shields that took most of the blast for them and provided more time for the allies to clear themselves out of the Goliaths' firing range. They need to clear those behemoth tanks for the second team to slip past them.

But one thing for certain, when dealing with a bunch of pirates and war mongering giants like the Cabal, it would be difficult then breaking through their armour, let alone a combat with them as reason to choose only those skilled and strong enough to take on a mission like this. It was going to be challenge for their soldiers to deal with Siege Dancers, one of the elite detachments

"You better be right about this, or we're both gonna be blown to bits." Wrex was unsure if the Petrosapian's plan would work but worth a shot in their situation.

"Trust me, worked before on a planet called Ven III." Keltrad waved his arms above him, raising a large wall of diamond to shield them both from another blast. "But we just have to take care of those Goliaths before they wipe out our all forces!" Leaving their cover before the next missile could hit them.

"On my mark, we both ram into it hard."

"You mean with brute force? Now that sounds like a plan." The Korgan gave a grin and liking the thought of taking on those big tanks.

"Ready. NOW!" The two jumped out of cover and dashed forward, running as fast as their legs could take, dodging the bullets, even shrugging the ones that hit them but no damage thanks to Keltrad's armored suit and Wrex's biotic powers. The Battlemaster's body enveloped with biotic energy, giving him an increase in strength needed and gave an aggressive roar, head low, his right arm pulled back for the strike, slammed into the Goliath's armor and Keltrad slicing the cannon.

Keltrad's arms morphed into razor sharp spikes, jumped on top of the downed vehicle and punctured through the hull plating like they plastic, creating a whole he torn up and pulled out a grenade from his belt, threw it into the hole before the surprised pilots inside could do anything to respond. Making a run for it and took cover before it detonated, black charred smoke coming out of it.

The Cabal who piloted the tank climbed out, covered in charred smoke on his armor, turning to the two who devastated his tank. "Those guys show make good metal, let's see how he can handle a Krogan Battlemaster!" Pounds his fists together, eager to make a good fight with his next opponent

He was about to retaliate until he was suddenly struck by a kinetic blast into the head, torn his helmet and armor apart, killing him instantly. Taking out the other tank by kinetic bombardment from the exposed hulls.

Both of them turned to see an illuminating Asari who recently fired a warp at the Cabal, along with her fellow comrades that took out the second from the cliff edge. Keltrad brushes the debris off of him to see the downed Goliath, turns to the others who were nearby but noticed Urdnot looking displeased. "Something the matter?

Wrex could only make a low growl through his gritted teeth shown before glaring at the Citadel coldiers who ruined his fun. "Asari always ruin the good moment. That was gonna be my kill!" Giving some a confused thought but didn't want to question him. Seems the battle was slowly turned to their favour

"Well, that takes care of them. Now can take care of the others."

"yet, it doesn't feel right. Too easy." Hearing this from Wrex, they were confused by his statement and said. "Havent any of you guys feel the Cabal aren't putting much effort, there are few of them, little effort to protect their turf yet they continue to fight or… Something else." The Krogan Battlemaster has seen many battles throughout his life and this one feels like something was up.

"Getting an emergency transmission on our Omni-tools." one of the Salarians said, tapping away on the holographic device to open it up, revealing a small projection of an Asari who looked worried and tired that with a dead Cabal by the corner and several officers and Silvi recovering from a fight. "This is an emergency broadcast to both Citadel and Commonwealth in the system, this is Lieutenant Enalny T'rezor of the Aevanna colony, we've reached the archives and are slowly recovering from the battle and discovered something very disturbing. The Cabal are preparing for a full-scale invasion of the heart of the galactic community! Their true target is the Citadel!"

Codex Entry:

Interstellar Commonwealth:

Also referred to as the Commonwealth, is the dominant governing power over most of the Milky Way galaxy as the new era of the galaxy, made up of various galactic powers who have worked and fought alongside with each other through many things over the centuries. Following the ideals of one of it's founding predecessors, the UFOP of a democratic society for the future of advancement of peace, equality, science, liberty, mutual protection and exploration.

With the growing military merged by the member states to provide easier protection over the territories and aide for the other worlds that have none to defend themselves, relying mostly on the major powers for military support.

Citadel Council:

After first contact on the planet Aevanna, the two fleets met and discussed an alliance against a common enemy and exchanged information to know one another, including the files containing their war against the Cabal in the Iconian War. According the data archives, or as they refer as the Codex revealed many things about them. The council, as the governing body composed of a dozen races and run by three major members: Asari, Salarian and Turian. The galactic community appear the be the dominant power on their side of the Halo galaxy, each of these members appear to be divided by their general characteristics that seem to make this galactic power work. There are some similarities to other galactic powers like the Federation but much different as some of the member races don't have same status as them and decisions they made is something the Milky Way powers wouldn't consider such decisions.

Almost the entire galaxy appear to use the resource to make interstellar travel possible by an element called Element Zero, or Eezo for short. Researchers spoke to the officers about the subject and according to their knowledge eezo had been the major resource in the galaxy.

More information of the subject is to be further studied.

Mass Relay:

The mass relays operate to travel at greater distances they have given us the image of the device for what they look like. They seem to be scattered almost across the galaxy. The Council races believe the relays have been built by a long extinct race called Protheans. If this was true, then why were there none of these relays found before in the frontier region, and the neighboring races only use Jump gates for that matter?

There have been laws against activating the relays without authorisation, given from their dreadful encounter with an extinct species called the Racchni.

Jump Gate:

The Jump Gates share some similarities to the Relays and Stargates but function very differently. The structure was commonly used in the Frontier Region by the native races, creating a vortex into a lower tier of hyperspace but able to take ships a few light years faster, but require three or four struts to open a stable pathway for ships to enter through and navigational beacons for safer journey through hyperspace.

Officers had taken interest in exploring this dimensional plane for further studies with the help of their allies to know more about them for future purposes.

Much in common with the Mass Relay, no one knows who built it, possibly by a civilization for purpose unknown, according to researchers, all that was left of their legacy were the gate technology for the younger races to use for common use for interstellar commerce and trade between governments.

WHEW! This took FOREVER to get done! So sorry it was hard to get it done with other stuff to do but finally got this part done! So yeah, not much of what happened in the outpost but next chapter will show what has happened and reveal the Cabal's true objective. There will be a battle in the outpost as promised, just thought I would not have much time doing more for this chapter so I figured just cut it up. If there any I done wrong or something that could do more work, please let me know. And a BETA or some help would be much appreciate it as I'll be more busy with other stuff and work. But hope you all enjoyed it for worth the wait.