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AN: This times all the speaking is in English.

Meanwhile . . .

Location: Unknown Date: Approx. June 27 A.E. (After Earth) To: Colonel Van Drake, Reginald From: Magistrate Masters, Terrin Topic: The Invasion

I understand your apprehension of the upcoming invasion of P31-HW- COV. I too am wary of Covenant presence. It is likely to be more heavily guarded than we anticipate, but still we must go on with our plans. General Albright's troops are already readying themselves for this momentous event! Finally we will have taken a Covenant home world to establish a permanent base. Also, the Spartan 3's are going in tomorrow. I really don't want to have to remove you from this operation, nor do I think that you want to be tired with treason or cowardice. Once again, I understand, but this is our ONLY option!

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"Wow this is an extremely difficult thing to say considering its only half true." The Magistrate said.

"Well, sir maybe you will feel more enthusiastic tomorrow," replied one of his quarter guards.

"Tomorrow, tomorrow there's always tomorrow he he he" Terrin chuckled under his breath.

"Sir?"

"Nothing," Terrin started, " It is time to rotate guard. Now, Neo, my AI compatriot, lets go over the Battle plans once more."

An image of a young man in silver medieval armor comes up. "Yes, my lord." His shield runs numbers and symbols across it. "Our current plan is to fire a staggered nuclear launch on the covenant ships and stations orbiting the planet, while the super cruisers and super carriers use point defense and small pulse lasers against any ships that appose them. Then we while rendezvous in orbit around P31-HW-COV and deploy the first wave of marines, pyroists, armor and mech. Infantry (tanks and warthogs for those who don't know) amounting to about 9,000 troops. Then we send in our Spartans after forces report that area is clear. In the event of total annihilation of our fist wave, a short orbital bombing run over capital cities and the SPARTAN 3 drop zones to clear of enemies. We shall then deploy another force, smaller, and clear it of any remaining forces. We shall then have the Spartan's drop and back them up. They will then use a combination of hiking, Pelican drop ships, and troop transports to reach a Covenant city . . ." he was cut off.

"Yes then, we take it over and establish a base camp." Terrin finished.

"In the event of an overwhelming from space we shall deploy nukes at all ships and slipstream portals. Then we will call as many drop ships as possible and exit system."

"Send General Albright the confirmation of attack for tomorrow, Neo."