AN: From almost six months of break, business and laziness. I'm back with this World Building series! Or that's what I what this is, but hey! I'm back. Again I'm so sorry for the very long waiting and I barely had time to rush this chapter after Christmas and New Years Eve. Also, Happy 2016! Looking forward for a good year with you guys…again.
Little bit of foreword, you won't learn much anything new in this chapter so juicy things will be pretty much in the next chapter. Also, I've decided to use the AAF WMD in later chapters maybe before Volume 3.
Thank you for giving those reviews, okay I will have Dust-related superweapons in the future.
Anyways let's get on with the story.
Disclaimer: RWBY and C&C are owned by Monty Oum and EA Respectively, PS GOOD JOB EA! YOU MADE US DUMP 60 GODDAMN DOLLARS FOR A CAMPAIGN-LESS AND CONQUEST-LESS STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT. THOUGH DICE IS COMMENDABLE FOR ITS GRAPHICS.
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"Talks"
'Thoughts'
-SFX-
Northern Vytal
The so-called Nod-Atlas War, syndicate war for nod or Counter-terrorism for Atlas have been only lasting for a week, and it was already on Nod's favor and the Atlesian Brigade was too arrogant and ignorant to realize it. Despite gaining air dominance due to their zerg numbers of airships and aircrafts, they seem to be outplayed by how Gryle manages their defense and counter aggressions. Even though, there's no way they'll ever win due to orbital supremacy over Remnant.
Thanks to Qrow's message, her influence all over Remnant pressured Vale, rendering the Atlesian Air Fleet to be in full alert and as much as possible send their supports to Vale if they are that really worried.
It was a relatively peaceful afternoon, as always is in the forest lands of Vytal. But soon to be broken as our view changes to a huge nearby cliff. In that said cliff we're Nod militants and soldiers alike scrambling around with volley-lined Scorpion Tanks with cannons all directed into the skies. It was a battalion of them.
The battalion was hidden at the side of the mountain, it was easy for them to take their tanks uphill since they can be carried via Carryall there was room for many, turning the mountain side into a camp and firing position.
"Report" A Confessor ordered with his eyes never leaving his binoculars.
"No Grimm attacks encountered, it looks like we killed the last pack yesterday" A militant beside him said amused.
"So it seems, any Atlesian sightings?"
"Outpost Red and the 4th Shock Division are currently engaging them west side sir, Confessor Fredrick is en-route to reinforce the defenses"
"As our commander anticipated"
"Contact! 100 plus A-Eagles bearing approximately 600 meters North-east from our position and closing in!" A random militant reported quickly making everyone around fired up or tense at the arrival of their enemies. Wasting no time, everyone grabbed their respective weapons and readied themselves for combat.
"Stealth tanks assume formation, all rocket teams get to defensive positions!" Soon, Groups of Nod tanks lined up by the ridges and hidden Rocket Militants aimed their RPG's towards the oblivious Atlesians turning into the mountain into massive anti-air position.
It was a well-known and simple strategy, take advantage of the floor level of the mountain either the peak or base then use nature to conceal yourself, since most of the Atlesian Air Fleet tends to fly in a relatively in a low altitude according to scouts.
Soon the Scorpion Tanks we're loaded with destructive shells that could tear a new one in any armor, though this we're different. By Gryle's orders, this Division replaced their Scorpion's Tank Spitfire Capacitator and outfitted it with a smoothbore 90mm cannon instead. While the Spitfire was obviously more destructive and more effect, Gryle thought that she needed to switch their combat terms into agility over strength.
"Our brothers from command are sending air support to intercept, ours orders are to hold and bring down as many as we can"
"Prepare to fire!"
Everyone held their breaths, each and everyone having itchy fingers in their triggers.
In the horizon, three Atlesian Airships escorted by a zerg number of A-Eagles finally came in to view and it looks like they don't seem to notice or detect the waiting Nod Army. They we're simply waiting until they can get to the closest and most effective range.
With 300 meters gapping between the army and navy with all hells broke loose.
"Open Fire!" Soon, hundred volleys of twin Tiberium-core rockets fired from the noses of Rocket Militants and Stealth Tanks missile launchers as Scorpions also complied firing their cannons. Then begun the first ever Army versus Aerial Battle.
-BANG-BANG-BANG-
All soldiers and vehicles with weapons that we're pointed towards the Atlesian aircrafts fired with all their might, unceasing and not minding the over-damage cause. This took the enemy side by surprise, why would they not detect what literally beside the, why would they fall such tactic!
The effect had been rather disastrous to the Atlesian side, most of their systems we're down and their ship will about to crash right now since the majority of their enemy's projectile aimed for their very much exposed stabilizer engines. The Force Fields we're barely withstanding the punishment.
"Status report!?" The captain of one of the three now ambushed Atlesian Airships demanded.
"Our forces are down to 75 percent from the first volley and falling, Armor Integrities are holding" An Atlesian Trooper reported.
"Re-route stabilizer power to weapons; get this ship in balance and direct flank power to starboard weapons! All Eagles full speed to enemy territory, we need to deploy those knights"
"Aye sir"
In the Nod side, they we're satisfied with the effect but the fight was just beginning. Despite their bullets and missiles colliding against their Airship's force fields, it wasn't enough to de-morale their fighting spirits. They soon noticed the turrets on the starboard of theirs enemy's ship started to power up and rotate directions to their point.
"They're powering up their weapons, brace for aerial bombardment!" One militant quickly reported.
"Awoken! EMP Blast!" Finally walking past the first volley militants we're black robots both arms equipped the best Nod can offer to the machine, Remnant's first ever Nod-made synthetic war machine shows their power.
"In Kane's name!" The Awoken's said, specifically Legions voice, before firing their EMP Blasters at the ships disabling them as a result.
"What in the Oum just happened?!" The captain then again yelled now with panic and disbelief just after seeing a bright orb hit his ship.
"Major electrical surge detected, they fired some kind of energy-disrupting weapon! Dust core is still online but Shields and weapons are not responding sir!"
"What?! From that range! Impossible!"
"Sir, we are receiving direct hits from enemy forces, force fields are down and armors are breaking down sir!"
"Restore systems and deploy ground troops immediately, secure a staging ground for the landing forces!"
Back to the ground where our Nod forces are currently holding, they kept firing and firing continues volleys of missiles.
"All units redirect focus fires at Atlesian Eagles, if those things get pass us, we'll be having Atlesian Knights on our flanks!" The confessor said.
In the skies
Erika was nervous. The blonde Faunus along with the 23rd Black Wing we're on their way to assist their ground forces that was currently holding off a small Atlesian Flotilla, it was her first battle. She firmly gripped the rod that controls her Vertigo praying for a good result in this battle, she doesn't know why but she was both nervous and eager.
Having her twin brother Erich witness the first battle against Atlas seem to have her fume with jealous, being not there since she's her brother wingman but also relieved that nothing happened to him despite being the only Air support Nod has during that battle.
Now they we're here, split into squadrons assuming a V-shaped formations.
"Listen up everyone, our objective is to intercept Atlesian Eagles that slipped through our ground forces. Venoms will be the vanguard, All Vertigo Bombers intercept what they missed, should they air drop Atlesian Knights you are authorized for bombardment" Black leader, her commanding officer, said through comms relaying their orders and instructions.
To say her first battle was one-sided victory. She manages to destroy 3 Eagles midair and bombard more than 5 squads of Atlesian Knights.
In the farside of the after-battle, two silhouettes can be seen standing in the cliff edge of the mountain witnessing the battle from afar. Looking more closely, it was Stella Ravenshaw with her sniper rifle rested on her back and Nate Kroger with a smirk printed on his face, behind them was a very large convoy of Nod infantry and armor, as well as walking Avatars.
"I see, so this so-called 'most powerful military force' is shamed and dishonored from a fleet merely defeated by a small shock division of ours. And they are fighting as reckless as ever."
"Yes, with the leadership of their confident and arrogant brigade general, our commander will be walking in the park during this small conflict. She is just silently pissed due to the length of this conflict, she sees this as a waste of time"
"Even with this disgrace and loss, their air-numbers still numbers the hundreds and a force to be reckon with. I can't believe they're still not giving up despite our defensive capabilities and advantages"
"That's what make them more arrogant than they already are I'm surprised though Mother-Eye, I thought you we're to aid our espionage operations yet I see you here in the front lines"
"As what you said Mr. Commando, we're in the front lines and that means the fight is here. Besides, I can find an excuse for our dear commander"
"I'm sure she wouldn't mind. After all, you're better on your own"
With the conversation ending, they turned and went along to the convoy's destination.
Nod Defense Line - Nod MCV
Artillery Chorus's, Echoes of gunshots and loud explosions. All sounds of war could be heard in the entire land. Series of rifle volley's shined from both sides, streams of ember projectiles travelled in inhuman speeds giving death to whom so ever that blocks in their path.
An army of silver and black we're charging from the south and the north respectively, all eager to drive the other from their claims, beliefs or whatever they are fighting for. Inside a Nod MCV, a Confessor stood firm in the center of the bridge as officers sat in their compute stations or run about their duties. In front of him we're multiple computer-connected holographic monitors showing the live feeds of the current theatres of war.
"Direct hit confirmed, Atlesian Flotilla is obliterated" The confessor smirked behind his mask at the report followed by silent cheers in the bridge.
"Well done my brothers, fall back and regroup with the rest of the guerilla force on the rear flank"
"Sir, Red T-4 is reporting massive casualties and are falling back as per procedures"
"4th Regiment is headed for the rear guard? Is the enemy air fleet here already?"
"No airborne heat signatures so far sir, but we still have three Atlesian Carriers with an escort of eagles spotted east from our nearest sentry, the Black Wings are engaging them as we speak"
"Then it shouldn't affect our forces to much, Atlesian Eagles are inferior to our Venoms and Vertigos. We're holding the center line and Confessor Fredrick is holding the western frontlines. All we have to do is set up enough Gatling and TCM Turrets and strengthen our outer defenses. From there we can finally prioritize air counter attacks"
"Sir, the western coastal sentries are also reporting amassing Atlesian forces via offshore. Atlesian Knights, Crawlers and Crusaders but no Paladins"
"Give me sitrep of the sentry group"
"Only a handful of militant scouts and raiders sir"
"Tsk. Do we have any special forces or operatives there at the moment?"
"Mother Eye and Black Commando are performing independently by orders of the Commander but we have a Black Hand Battle Group with a Scorpion Battalion, our brothers are not far from their position"
"Send them to strengthen the line, we must hold the region until our Air Forces are unoccupied with the enemy. If we let them die out in the field and force themselves to retreat, we can finally use our WMD's"
"Yes sir"
White Fang Underground Base in Vale
"I don't understand why you would base boots on their smells, just buy them if you're interested" Emerald said currently having a conversation with Mercury who was beside him as they followed Cinder through the hall.
"Lucky for you to say, you can always refill your pocket every once where in a city" Mercury responded equally in tone.
"So money is the problem, you could always accept my offer"
"That would keep my mouth on a leash and besides, it's not your money" Mercury shrugs which Cinder rolls her eyes for.
"Will you two refrain talking about mundane matters in my presence. I'm about to make a call" Cinder tired of listening of her accomplices pointless argument. The two kept their mouths shut not wanting to piss their leader off. Just then, Cinder brought out her scroll and contacted a certain Nod AI.
"Warning, you are entering a private channel. State designation with authorization codes or you'll be block or counter-hacked" The robotic voice of Legion rang through Cinder's scroll as she walks down a hallway with her two partners beside her.
"Designation Black Queen, Access code Queen 1-C-G-R-1. Get me a secure line to the Sect of Nod Intelligence"
"This is Everest-serpent, we are on a secured channel, what is it Black Queen" A different voice came from the other line.
"I need three fake transcript and transfer papers, an exchange student ID from Sanctum going to Beacon. Send the finished-data to my Scroll"
"Very well, Everest out"
"Seems your friends are doing a great job, they've earned my interests I gotta say" Mercury said.
"I hardly call them my friends, we are just…temporary allies as they would speak" Was the response of Cinder
"Still, we're taking a risky bet here, I don't trust those fanatics. They're too overzealous and secretive to be-" Emerald said before being cut off by Mercury.
"I see no reason why we should trust them in the first place, but I respect that they are very secretive like every other insurrectionist here in Remnant, I expected more Emerald"
"What's that suppose to mean?" Emerald scowled feeling a bit offended at the added statement.
"It should already be common to everyone that what you just said is a fact, yet you are stating the obvious" Mercury grinned while she gritted and growled in annoyance.
"Shut up, I'm just saying just to remind Cinder" Here they go again. Cinder stopped walking and looked over her shoulder which seem to froze the two at the sight of an irritated ember meeting theirs.
"Do neither of you have no plans of ceasing this bickering. Emerald, I know what I'm doing and I exactly know what I am dealing with, I find it disrespectful that you constantly think my decisions otherwise" Cinder interjected with anger building in her figure that could make the two arguing companions shiver and immediately shut up.
"Sorry ma'am, not a word again" Emerald said hiding her fear.
"Good" she simply responded.
As then the three villains entered a new room, they saw a group of White Fang members gathered around round shaped table with all their attention sent towards at the TV in the end of the room.
"Brigade General Thrawl, leader of the expeditionary fleet that have made hard contact against the Brotherhood of Nod in Vytal and have also occupied the nearby region have been silent. As of now, the Atlas council has no ways of contact with the general or leads about the ongoing confilct, the Atlas Council formally stated that they have the Police Action under control despite the growing civil unrest in the Kingdom of Atlas. Furthermore, the White Fang have been recently silent prior to the Vale Docks Incident, people have been claiming that their collaborating with the Brotherhood and actually aiding due to their cause while the majority of the Faunus claims that Nod has no connections with the White Fang, is this a hint that the White Fang are now losing their supports from their own kind" A news reported said.
-SLAM!-
"We're not even close with them. Why would they accuse us, even after that Atlas Embassy Incident!" one of the White Fang leaders that cracked a table said with a livid expression.
"What does the Vale Council has to say to this?" A White Fang Lieutenant asked to the group.
"They didn't know that Atlas was bold enough to face an unknown enemy, they we're just notified that a war was imminent with them, even without Vale's aid" said another White Fang Lieutenant
"So Vale has no connections to this so-called Policing Action, maybe we can use this as an opportunity to strike"
"Negative, with Nod and Vacuo on red alert their defenses on every Nod-occupied village will be thicker than before and all our espionage operation are inferior when it comes to Nod, I suggest that Vale a suitable target since it is where most supplies and preparations for the Vytal Festival are delivered"
"I agree, like what the reporter said, we are greatly losing our support from the people. With migrations open and available to Nod through Vacuo, administration and immigration offices are filled with migrating Faunus's everyday"
"Cinder, it's your move"
"Let them fight each other, we can all agree that one of them will suffer and be weakened in the end. Have the White Fang double their time in preparations for the Third Crusade. Conduct massive recruitment operations all over the kingdom. I'll be going to Beacon myself" Cinder said joining the argument.
"Then what of Adam and our brothers in Atlas?"
"Business as usual, they are taking advantage of the civil unrest caused by the conflict. So we are on our own until one of their contacts can connect to us" answered a White Fang lieutenant.
"Then I call this meeting adjourned"
Later after the meeting, two core leaders of White Fang in Vale we're still in the meeting room.
"Do we still have no apparent reasons why Cinder would help us when she could've just done it earlier?"
"So far no brother, but it still questionable that is it wise for us to be trusting her"
"What choice do we have, we cannot disobey our leader. But I really have a bad feeling about this alliance"
"Do you think she is connected with Nod?"
"Maybe…but that is hardly possible. Nod tends to be more honestly logical and have very blunt inner connections like political puppets and diplomatic spies. Someone like her caliber barely reaches their requirements. Too sinister for their cause…"
"Some even members in our own ranks are troubled that we haven't been accomplishing things for the past weeks but miraculously, we're still receiving new recruits everyday as abuses continue to appear in Vale."
"Unlike us, the Brotherhood of Nod grows into millions for their doctrines help them grow exponentially and not additively. They are strings attached all over Vale and Vacuo"
"Should we then continue our support to Cinder?"
"For now yes, I could only pray to Oum that she has no plans to affect the White Fang internally"
Two Weeks Later - Temple of Nod
"Gryle's POV"
Just finished purifying myself, wore my usual commander and assassin attire, ate a considerable breakfast which loads of fresh-baked chocolate chipped cookies and a glass of milk then attended to the matters at hand.
Currently, I am standing in the center of my oval-shaped command room, I could hear radio chatters all from all my officer's station, despite with orbital dominance and fighting in one front, the Atlesian's we're trying to overwhelm us with their air power but to counter that, we'll eventually respond with a hail of Tiberium Rockets.
"The Atlesian are still completely clueless thanks to our underground systems, we can avoid further casualties from Artillery Fire" One of my officers said.
As of now in the north frontlines, my forces and my enemies have been exchanging barrage of explosive shells and rockets high in the Kyusi shorelines (The narrowest gap between to shores which kind of reminds me of England and the Nazi's territories) as I directed every Specter operator to fire blindly north-east of the map, luckily one of those shots can land on Atlesian positions and not a single nomad or villager would been killed as the Atlesian's also do so having zero damage to my forces but I knew I did some.
"Also, our package will be arriving to contacts location in an hour" I could only nod in response at the update. Pun intended. But something was rather off with the subjects that I'm noticing, I then decided to break off my silence during the entire meeting.
"Onto diplomatic matters. Let me guess, the council is talking again" I said with a bitter tone and unpleased mood. Everyone in the room instantly eyed at me frozen either in shock or fear. Bingo, that's all the answer I needed. I would literally skip typical everyday reports and get on with the sensitive one.
"There have been questions from the Council's of Atlas and Vale recently" Solemnly, one of the Confessors present confessed breaking the silence before turning it awkward. Again Pun intended.
"Are there? Very well, please do inform me of it" I asked amusingly after perking my eyebrows.
"Its dust commander, they are seemingly annoyed or concerned how much we have been giving to Vacuo and the SDC is having the blame pointed towards the Brotherhood for their lack of market income" I frowned at this, so the SDC is annoyed just because of wealth, it's business after all.
"How are they concerned? Each kingdom in this god-forsaken world is a sovereign nation-state. Economy has no deal with security matters, especially to Atlas now that we are at war with them" One of my officers blathered out in anger.
"To be blunt, I can say that Vale is also jealous like Atlas and the SDC, probably wanting to open trades with us for being an excessively innocent and an un-bothering kingdom. I know it's to strengthen our only ally but it is worth the fortune for them to have that many unlike ours that is automatically harvested 'accidentally' during the first days of our ascension here in Remnant" Another officer added.
"I see, so the Vacuo's Economy is now thriving to high expectations and I'm pleased with that. Yet I fail to see why Vale would question such relationship and treatment to Vacuo" I said with anger rising inside me but didn't show it.
"Apparently commander, the economy is not the only concern to them too but also their military. You see, with our soldiers helping out the kingdom in terms of society, politics, research and defense, Vacuo's own research teams are starting to receive funding from their council with our help giving them out ideas of their own motivation, thus giving their own unique military technology"
"So my generosity to Vacuo actually gave the Council of Vale and Atlas an expression of concern for their respective security risk?"
"Indeed commander, when Vacuo actually heard of my report, they seem to be also…livid at the matter, offended that they are been looked down suspiciously just because of it. While Vacuo did admitted that they are more technologically inferior than any of the kingdoms during and after the great war, they could only still wish that someday they would reach ours in par"
"Well I can't blame them, I hear that the Kingdom barely survived the Great War and then suffered the unwanted consequences as they tried to recover from it" A random Black Hand Officer inquired the uncalled fact.
"Agreed, but are you implying that I should have been less generous and actually reverted my given offer" I quickly added as I instantly received shook of his head in response to my question.
"No commander, I find it that it was a necessary and common tactic in a premeditated strategy. Nevertheless, it is very likely that they might initiate a joint force operation with us if we are to drive the brigade of Atlesian Armed Forces off the continent" He quickly responded.
"As I hate it to admit commander, our brother's assumptions here are correct. While Vacuo is still not considered a powerful kingdom for the other two, they have developed new high-grade military technology at their disposal."
"Is that so? How similar" I said. Okay, I admit, I'm kinda excited if Vacuo will start researching the Atomic Theory and finally start being a nuclear-power nation just like us.
"Our scientist's actually introduced the legendary M4 series to Vacuo. While very old and low graded if compared to most Dust-based projectile weapons, they find the rifle very fascinating and reliably easy to create and use weapon as well as being considerably effective against the Grimm" And here I thought the AK series will make another spontaneous debut.
"So the classic rifle is actually the only weapon and or any type of diplomatic military trade-off we offered them" I asked as I received a nod.
"Yes, from there, they will have to develop their own weapons which is Vale's concerned off. They have also taken interest of our satellites and other such orbital technology"
"As for that matter, have the Vacuo Council continue their plans of expansion and research but in secrecy, tell them to move their assets to underground facilities and initiate lockdowns, if they want us to provide one, go ahead and build a tech lab for them"
"Yes Commander"
"As for the rest of you, continue our air defense and press on north, drive off the Atlesian from Vytal. Contact me if you need my assistance, I expect you all to do your job properly. Also prepped our nuclear arsenal, I plan to use one this afternoon"
"Yes Commander!" Everyone respectively said in unison.
"Though may I ask commander?"
"Yes"
"Why use now, when we could've used them from the start" The officer asked with curiosity, not that he questions it, I don't blame him.
"Our participation in the conflict made a clear message that we are more than an organization in the eyes of the kingdom. It's not the victory I seek in the war but to make them realize"
"I see…Blessings commander"
I then concluded the meeting and dismissed all my officers with their respective orders.
'Kekeke…Once this conflict is over and the Brigade falling to the Brotherhood, Atlas will be forced to refrain themselves from attacking Nod and if should they offer peace through diplomacy, I shall deceive them, if I can get the Head of the SDC and the Atlas Council to meet me. Then that's one less problem to worry about' The thought alone made me stretch a smirk in my face and silently chuckled behind my breath.
"Commander, Confessor Priestess Hana is requesting transmission directly to you" Legion reported.
"Very well, connect her in" I acknowledged.
"Commander, have you read the earlier report I sent" The Confessor said via audio transmission.
"Yes, minor changes in their tactics are already recorded. Our brothers in the field are already aware"
"Offensive strikes are ready to be sent, though I think the Atlas military is being too predictable at this point and surprisingly Vale is still in business as usual that it almost makes wanna me frown"
"That what I thought, so even Thrawl and Ironwood turned to be this kind of people. The Sect have covered any Nod intervention evidences all across the Kingdom of Vale and started doing tasks at hand. Anyway, what is the purpose of this call?"
"Oh yes, I require your authorization for the sect to conduct espionage operations for the ahead Vytal Festival Grounds."
"So soon? Very well, As soon as your Saboteur Agents are ready, you have green light to do so, the island is international grounds so proceed with caution. Also, please do inform of Beacon"
"Shadow Alpha-4 has been observing and reports dull news and changes about the Academy but nothing major and so far, no one attempted to break into your personal dorm"
"Good, keep up the good work then. I'll expect changes and reports in the coming days"
"Thank you commander, Hana out"
With the call finished, I remember another individual who needs an angry rant from me.
"Legion, get me Ozpin" I said remembering the uncaringly headmaster.
"Yes Commander. Establishing transmission uplink…Contact received. Your now connected commander." Responded my personal EVA. That was rather quick.
"Ozpin" I started with a cold icy and unpleased voice.
"Oh, why hello Gryle Bane…I am certainly surprised that you called in your dire times. How can-"
"Cut the crap Ozpin. Are you aware of your Council's motifs and anticipations?" I said with a cold threatening tone of voice.
"And I assume that you take it as a wrong impression for them to be concerned as am I" Was his reply that held no care or any type of common expression as if he is still treating this whole situation as his chess game…as always.
"Such emotions are not allowed in any kind of committee, especially jealousy. Though being concerned is a common act within, I find it funny and offensive that your council is concerned to some 'none of your business' matter when you can't even defend your own goddamn home"
"Concern is what makes our council stay awake to the world Gryle, we are ju-"
"Oh I'm sorry professor but I'm not going to listen anymore of your long dialect bullshits for the next minutes of my life , but let me get the drift here on why I called you. I'm pretty sensitive to words from people inside politics especially judgmental ones and when I say leave Vacuo alone, leave them alone or Atlas won't be only one alone anymore…Tell that to your council"
In Vale, Professor Ozpin just eyed at his front maintaining a blank look, particularly staring at nothing.
"Do not let me destroy the life I built in Vale. I love the kingdom but it needs to take some strides a little harder and wider" I warned as I glared still with the icy, deep, low and more threatening voice.
"You're a dangerous woman, I'll give you that Gryle Bane. Taking me head on, I am just so curious on how powerful you are"
'Political or Physical…maybe both' I pondered.
"I always love a challenge…Expect the council dead if I hear more of those…demands…Oh and have a good day Glynda" I said with threatening tone and with blunt conclusion as then I cut off the transmission.
"The escalation was unneeded commander, why threaten the council?" Legion asked.
"Merely a bluff my Legion but factual if I snap out of mercy or from outburst"
"Confused but understandable" Well unlike you, you're a sentient super computer Legion, I'm merely a half-human with emotions.
"Humans are not perfect Legion, but nothing will stop us in seeking it" He did not reply with the remark though I just sighed in tire and continued.
"Prep a shuttle enroute to Vacuo for me, I need to talk to one of the Councilors personally" I said as stood from my chair and started make my way out of the Command room.
"Of course commander"
"Contact me for any developments and changes; I wouldn't want my forces sitting ducks" I said to the officer sitting in one of the stations.
"Yes Commander"
Vacuo Airspace
Hours of travel, I then find myself seating in the passenger seat of an Armageddon Aircraft as it was also escorted by two Vertigo bombers covering our flanks from possible Grimm Intrusion.
The sun yawned in the horizon just behind the round glass window in my right side as I sat in comfort and patience at my travel to Vacuo. I may have never left Vytal, nor even set foot to any kingdom except Vacuo and Vale but the cultures here exceptionally entertained me during my vacation days, especially during my Beacon days.
Well, according to Nate and Stella who once conducted covert operations in Atlas, it was said to be a mirror of post-modern version of GDI cities except it was more of a winter-land metropolis and with the lack of enormous flying objects but what really caught my curiosity was where they celebrate the Vytal Festival. An island literally in the center of Remnant, a floating stadium!
Despite the achievement of hover technology and plasma-based weaponry, not to mention those gigantic Atlesian Airships, I can't seem to understand why the kingdoms haven't achieve orbit and still use the form of gigantic continental wave-transmit communication instead of fucking radio waves and satellites. ONE BIG ADVANTAGE FOR NOD IN INTELLIGENCE AND CYBER WARFARE!
"Attention, unidentified aircraft, you are approaching sovereign airspace and not cleared for landing. State designation over" The communication then rang in the pilots cockpit as it broke me out from my exasperated trance and thoughts.
Now that was good, at least air supremacy and security is working in Vacuo obviously thanks to us unlike Vale who just waves off fucking Bullheads out of nowhere!
"Vacuo Tower this is Dark Raven 0-4, clearance code 0-9-1 pin 8-4, designation D-Escort. Steelhead-actual requesting for private audience with councilor Silora over" The pilot replied. I could swear I heard a collective of gasps from the other side of the radio. After a moment, they responded back.
"Dark Raven 0-4 confirmed, coordinates sent, air tower pad 4. Welcome to Vacuo" The pilot then turned to my direction.
"Commander, we have landing permission, ETA 5 minutes" He informed and I just gave him a nod. I looked back to the round glass window of the aircraft to see the beauty of Vacuo.
Unlike most kingdoms, it was still in the pre-war levels and still thriving economy but I could tell that the developments and economical doctrines have been proving well in their recovery.
Finally, the Armageddon landed to one of the established Air towers in Vacuo as I then walked down at the lowered foyer of the aircraft. I was then meet with a handful of…soldiers. Vacuo's owned armed infantry we're a replica of the former European Union riflemen, dress half-black half-green primitive body armor with helmets and mask covering their entire face, primitive I say, if compared to Atlesian Troopers. Truth be told, I miss the days of our true revolutionaries times against GDI when we still use low-graded weapons, though I could understand it was there standard weapons, it was cheap, reliable and effective to kill.
"I'm Captain Dagnus Vakir. Welcome to Vacuo, Your Excellency…" One of the soldiers, probably the squad leader approached me and said with a low bow. The praise or rather title in the end brought me in the process of being annoyed with a tick mark appearing in my forehead.
"Bow again and I will break the treaty…" The caught everyone present and those who've heard off-guard.
"I'm sorry ma'am…" Said the captain sincerely lowering his head but not low enough to be like a bow.
"Seriously people, don't treat me for some god or something holy, I'm merely a commander who acted who was in need of allies"
"Again, my apologies ma'am, I meant no disrespect to the voice of Kane…"
"Just make sure to inform everyone to treat me like that again…So I assume you're here to escort me to the council"
"Yes ma'am, if you would please follow me" The soldier said and gestured me to a Humvee.
20 Minutes Later - Councilors Office
I'm not gonna lie, if you are in this kingdom right now, you'll feel the mood of a nation ruled in the name of autocracy but in reality, it was just an act of concern and defense, it's not stupidity or anxiety that really drove this people to red alert, it's just common instinct.
Every corner or every block in the streets of Vacuo, we're parked armored vehicles with attentive Vacuo Marines on their guard, the civilian populace was surprisingly calm at the sight of their soldiers but then again, the Kingdom is in Red Alert status yet they we're calm and I'm glad of that since I know that they are putting up a good faith in their soldiers and protectors.
The newly formed Vacuo Protectorate Army was doing its job perfectly, not entirely perfect but enough to earn my approval. Now I find myself sitting in a comfortable guest chair a cup of tea in my hands. In front of me is a member of the three governing councilors in Vacuo. We we're currently discussing matters about conflict and a possible follower to our cause while we share some good and hot cup of tea.
"2 years ago she tried to assassinate Lord Greadle, a nobleman in Vale while he was taking an afternoon tea. A possible candidate for a council seat and the third wealthiest man in the kingdom of Vale. Well four weeks ago, he was found dead in the Central District, throat slit like an animal. Though I do have a hunch who was behind that" Said the female councilor with a neutral voice and as always…her face shadowed.
"You know me well councilor. Is there any possible way, for her freedom" I said as I gracefully set down my finished cup.
"Well considering that it was Atlas who jailed her and with the growing tensions due to one their fleet near our borders, you can have her. The public neither like nor dislike her since she has no reputation, if there was, it would've already faded a year ago. It's the least I could do to repay all your Brotherhoods hard work."
"Think nothing of it, we we're just setting up our ties for a greater peace and future. Then I expect the person to be present in at least a day"
"After doing the paperwork yes, we will handle the transport, just hand us the location where to drop her off"
"Anyways…Shall we then precede to our next concerning matters your excellency…"
"Why do people call me that…?" I stuttered in frustration and irritation.
"Oh… we are merely expressing our respect and trust to you Miss Bane. I hope you will used to it, after all. His eminence wouldn't want her daughter not be shared by his glory"
"While you are correct, I will never reach the beauty of Kane's position nor do I have any plans of being the heiress of Nod. But very well, the praise will do…for now"
"Thank you, let's"
"Yes, let's"
After discussing a few more matters then being escorted by guards, I now find myself in a luxurious and wide open ball room, unexpectedly; the council insisted I stay for the evening to attend some kind of ball or party of some kind. Commendably, they have outdone themselves preparing this party. Being greeted for my Excellency, I was the center of attention in the party.
"Your Excellency, it's time" A guard informed me. I nodded then made my way to a small podium located at the end of the hall. As soon I stood in that floor higher than the rest, all attention focused towards me, eyes, cameras and ears we're all at me.
"Legion, is the message ready" I said behind my breath referring to a certain nuclear missile.
"Primed and locked on coordinates commander, you are the trigger"
Taking a breath, I spoke with a cold voice filled with pride, glory and malice.
Beacon Academy - Cafeteria
In the time zone of Vale, it was currently afternoon and teams we're running about or finishing their lunch before proceeding to continue being hunters-in-training. They we're about to but then a live broadcast then interrupted everyone and gaining their attention, which of Yang was the first to notice.
"Guys look! Gryle's on the TV!" Yang said to the group who was apparently finishing their lunch. Blake quickly turned to the holographic TV surprised Gryle made a public face as also everyone present in the cafeteria paid attention at their former school mate and Beacon's representative.
Weiss has no words as she had no words to start a conversation she too was surprised and dazed seing their teammate in the TV, in Vacuo…In her combat attire…With the insignia of Nod. The realization made the majority of the student gasp in shock at their former classmate. Was she from Nod since the start? Or is Nod the reason she isn't present in Vale today.
So shocked they kept quiet and listened to her intently. For now, the entirety of Remnant we're staring at their TV screens. Around the world, they had reactions.
"People of Remnant hear the judgment of the Brotherhood! I am Gryle Bane, overall commander of the Brotherhood of Nod, the extension of his eminence Kane. Since the beginning, in the eyes of many people, politicians and soldiers alike, my hands we're already dirty, painted with the bloods of millions that I considered enemies of the Brotherhood. I have given up my humanity to become someone or…something more powerful and with that power, I am Tiberian. Yet! In the eyes of the Brotherhood, I am a sister who believes and follows the path of Kane much like to his sons and daughters.
People hiding behind the hunters and walls made by a government of a shadowed democracy and iron fist that are blind to the gifts and blessing of the Tiberium, they speak of democracy, freedom, equality and peace, but that peace is nothing but a SLAVES PEACE! That Equality is just a dream and a 'someday' that will never come! Proclamations and Promises that are never fulfilled for that they claim that they protect everything, but in reality they protect nothing! Equality comes through divinity! Freedom achieved through Ascension! TRUE PEACE is through power!
The world froze at the accusation, councilors we're either fuming or irritated, with the exception of Vacuo. The White Fang cautious and eager where this was heading, even surprised Nod had the influence and power to broadcast this. Ozpin just sipping his cup of coffee, looking forward to a more interesting year with Glynda with narrowed eyes eyeing at her former student.
Soon images of a huge Atlesian Port we're shown in the holographic TV. Some didn't recognized this but the Atlesian military and councilman knew.
"What am I seeing?" Blake asked Weiss obvious that she knows something after catching a glimpse of a Schnee logo.
"That's an Atlesian Naval base in Vytal…" The heiress replied.
"There's a base in…Vytal?" Blake said shocked. This could cause an uproar all over Vale in the security view.
But then something happened that shook Remnant to its core.
Atlesian Naval Base
Brigadier General Thrawl who was sitting comfortably in his chair on the bridge of Atlesian Airship was angry in the inside but fighting to remain a neutral face in the outside. Not wanting his men to see him furious.
He can't believe that his venomous of a commander spat on the councils of Remnant, broadcasted worldwide no less. Just before he could speak, breath or stand, in an instantaneous moment he's vision was blinded by a bright light.
The world stood still as the first Nuclear Missile in Remnant erupted. Giving a sense of déjà-vu on how the Japanese reacted at the Atomic Bomb.
'No…Gryle wouldn't do this' was all the thought of team GRWBY as they can't what was happening.
AN: Well there you go folks after a VERY LONG HIATUS, me back from dead, get it? Anyways, I again hope you all enjoyed that chapter. Dundundun!...a WMD is now used. How will the world react, how will RWBY react to Gryle's decision? Will the Vytal Festival still in effect? Review to find out if you wan't spoilers.
Anyways, can I let you guys decide. Please review if you want either a ceasefire between Atlas and Nod or a cold war between the two? You guys decide, it will affect on how Gryle will return to Vale. Also please tell me which characters you have more cameos next chapter since theirs a lot and I need to rush this for your sakes.
If the chapter was crappy and out of path…hehe…sorry -Bows sincerely-
Thank you so much for reading and as always. Review and have a good day sirs
***NOD INTELIGENCE DATABASE***
Religion - Montism
According Saboteur reports through Historical and Cultural Archives in the Great Library of Mantle, like the universal language English. A universal religion seems to exist which is dubbed Montism by Nod since there is no official name. While not officially a religion but a belief, the religion seems to be widely and commonly known to every being in Remnant similar to a unified version of Earth's Judaism, Shinto and Christian. It is believed that an ascended being, namely Oum, created Remnant by the brush of his hand across the world, noted that his palm was painted of his own sacred blood (Which in IRL is Ketchup). It is then to be assumed that this belief proves theatrically that the people of Remnant see this 'Oum' as their creator or a godly-like person. Also note that his name is spoken sometimes through "By Oum!" "What in the name of Oum!" "For Oum's sake!" similar to 'Dust'. As always, Nod respects and treats every race and religion as equals but any lateral-effects or damages to Nod religion is viewed as heresy but none is entirely affected since beliefs are Kane is the one who discovered Dust first, immortal, messiah and not a God but close to second as he claims.
(Oh god Monty Oum, please don't kill me for this, it's just a Fanfiction okay)
Sgt. Stepson Matthew, 2nd Atlesian Brigade Infantry.
How much did the AAF's doctrine of 'Removing men from the dangers of the Battlefield' helped? Not a lot. It's a preposterous one, the newly fielded, upgraded and should-be better Atlesian Knights didn't give the expected results; it was a complete utter disaster to our side. Thousands upon thousands we're deployed in the conflict and yet they we're proven ineffective against smart and wise-minded soldiers of the Brotherhood of Nod. While yes proven successful against the Grimm but we hardly encountered during the expedition, our numbers still decayed despite being aided with this synthetics. We could only prevail by strength through numbers but as time passes, that number decays overtime.
Crusaders and Crawlers can break their defensive lines but they control the skies every turn of event, our never had the chance to counter attack as my men see the Eagles fight against superior and faster bats of Nod.
Next time we go to police, remind me to shoot the general in the head.
G-1 Landcruiser
Inspired by Nods walking Mobile Construction Vehicle, Redeemer and simulations from the GDI decommissioned MARV, The G-1 Base is a Vacuo-made and Nod-innovated Mobile Base/Juggernaut exclusively produced by the Kingdom of Vacuo and now used by Vacuo Protectorate Army. Half-times the size of the MCV, the G-1 can carry over 12 Armored Vehicles and an infantry regiment but unlike the Nod MCV, it runs on all-terrain track spinners, cannot be deployed and has no ability build but is combat capable. Armed with the available armament, a nose-mounted 250mm Specter Cannon and two 30mm Automatic Gauss Cannons emplaced on both broadsides.