Story of Kusanagi-Sama
War of the Gods
Chapter 5:
Assault
The Sakaseyu flew through space toward the planet Mazhyeri Fahnsi from Godenku. They both existed in the same system and orbited the same star, but Mazhyeri Fahnsi was much farther from the star, and so had a much colder climate. Both planets were about the same size, about 7000 miles at the equator. Godenku was only 93 million miles from its star; whereas, Mazhyeri Fahnsi is about 110 million miles away.
The Sakaseyu is the pride of the Tenshi Navy. It is over 1000 feet long, and has numerous Tenshi phrases carved in Common Galactic symbols, along with its name carved on the front. The entire facade is painted white, to reflect the magnificent colors of the Galaxy off of its hull. It can reach speeds of up to 1 million miles per hour.
Inside is just as beautiful. Long, sweeping corridors; wide, transparisteel viewports; a spacious control room; an equally grand training room; and, of course, a fabulous crew. Every Tenshi on board performed his or her duty, no matter how monotonous, out of complete devotion to Kusanagi.
Currently in the Briefing Room, the two task forces of Tenshi sent on this mission were given the rundown of what to do once they arrived outside the bunker where the Three Generals were located. Murasaki stood up front, standing before a large video monitor which featured a digital replica of the bunker where the Three Generals were located.
"When we arrive out of hyperspace outside Mazhyeri Fahnsi," drilled Murasaki. "Our weapons will take out all nearby defense mechanisms, as this bunker is likely to be highly protected. Then Task Force 1 will take out all Akutenshi and Warbot forces outside the bunker, allowing Task Force 2 a clear path into the bunker, where they will destroy all robots within. Task Force 2," all of Task Force 2 stood up; the Kitsunes, Mha Kuuh, Gii-Sha Uuh, Kykoko N'haa, and Ga'an D'Zuro are among them. "If you come across any unfamiliar robots in the bunker, use any or all means necessary to destroy them, for they could very well be one of the Three Generals. The same goes to you, Task Force 1, who I will be commanding on the battlefield.
"Good luck, and win the Goddess of Victory over to your side," and everyone filed out to their drop ships.
Upon reaching their drop ship, Gii-Sha turned to Mha, who was standing right next to her, and said, "I'm scared, Master Kuuh."
Mha, to Gii-Sha's surprise, put on a comforting smile, and said, "Don't be. Even if the Warbots numbers are utterly overwhelming, I will protect you."
"Thanks, Master Kuuh," said Gii-Sha, who heard a similiar conversation occuring between Kykoko and Shiitsu.
"OK, everyone," came Murasaki's voice over the PA, "Please download your Tenshi Gear."
At once, every Tenshi in the room pressed the clovers on their chests, and they were in full Tenshi gear. The women were in majorette uniforms reminiscent of Mao Onigawara's on Terra. The men wore an outfit similiar to a samurai outfit, but with a clover on the chest and hat. The less humanoid Tenshi had just a clover and a sword.
The Sakaseyu dropped out of hyperspace just out of orbit of Mazhyeri Fahnsi. Even after seeing it so many times in so many missions, a lump always formed in Murasaki's throat when she saw it. It was a world torn by war; not just the War of the Gods, but civil wars as well. Though no civil wars occured on the planet since the Indoru Incident 100 years ago, the planet still bore the scars of such wars. The planet's oceans were blood- red, as were its clouds, and actually had the same cellular make-up of human blood. But apart from its horrid seas, Mazhyeri Fahnsi was mostly mountains and valleys. One notable feature was the rings that surrounded Mazhyeri Fahnsi, stretching from north pole to south pole.
The Sakaseyu entered the atmosphere of Mazhyeri Fahnsi, but not before having to destroy its satellite defense lasers. As it approached the bunker, the Tenshi realized just how heavily defended it was. There was literally thousands of Warbots, mostly Troopers, down there. Apparently, they were expected. At countless locations around the bunker, there were turbolaser batteries and ion cannon batteries. Within moments, every laser on the ground was aimed and fired at the Sakaseyu. Fortunately for the Tenshi, the shield generators were activated, and return fire began. Numerous missiles, leaving behind a clean white trail, shot from the underside of the Sakaseyu, blanketing the surface with popcorn explosions of fire and smoke.
In just a few minutes, almost all of the ground forces had been taken care of. The first Task Force was dispatched. Their objective: finish off the ground forces, and make the way clear for the second Task Force.
When the first Task Force emerged from the drop ship, Murasaki did a quick head count to make sure everyone was there. Once she was sure no one ran off, Murasaki faced the bunker. It startled her how large it was. Although the digital model gave the dimensions of the place, she had no idea that it was the size of a large mansion.
As expected, massive numbers of Warbots were approaching them. There seemed to be something different to these Warbots than in Murasaki's last mission, but she put it down to their new paint jobs. All were red, the symbol of Kajinagi, a pentacle, on their chests. Some were green, some blue, some gray. Probably different ranks, Murasaki assumed.
How wrong she would be.
Towering head and shoulders above the other Warbots was the Commander, in all of his six-legged glory. Two of his velociraptor-clawed feet were colored green; another two blue; and the last two silver. The rest of him (everyone assumed it was a 'he') was red. "Orders: terminate Tenshi invaders; protect Three Generals," said the Commander in his reverberating, monotone voice, drawing both dual laser gatlings, ready for battle. His single yellow photoreceptor glowed in the darkness cast by the Sakaseyu's shadow.
"Roger, roger. Orders accepted," said the nearby Captains, who broadcast the orders to the other Warbots. All of the Warbots readied their weapons, an incredibly loud clicking sound echoing through the battlefield.
The two sides then charged at each other...
Next Time...
In Chapter 6:
Tenshi vs. Warbot...
...the Warbot Commander drew both laser gatlings, opening fire on the soaring Tenshi. Murasaki did a sort of pirouette in midair to avoid the lasers, red light illuminating her as the blaster bolts soared past her...
Stay Tuned...