Chronicles of Jaden Korr: Chapter Five
In the deepest reaches of Creator Space
Grenúd had never seen such wanton destruction, never mind had to defend against the crimson being who would haunt his sleep for decades to come. The Crimson Devil swung around to attack again, beams of energy lancing through space to impact upon the hull of the Creator flagship. His brutal attacks arced through the air, tying up defenses. Grenúd launched his first battalion of Zoaform troops to try and pin down these monsters. Blood froze in the cold darkness of space as Anubis shredded countless Zoaforms. As costly as these loses were, it allowed Grekzal to fire the ship's forward batteries at the Anti-Organism warrior, before plotting a warp to locate a scouting force near the planet of Lúcrayn...
The Korr Family Residence
A communication unit's incessant beeping roused Jaden Korr from his contented slumber in the arms of his wife. Groggily slipping out of her embrace, he made his way to the comm. unit. Clicking on the receiver switch Jaden found his screen swarmed with status reports. Foremost amongst these images was a recently captured image of a ravaged Creator War Craft, followed by a similarly damaged fleet. Panic crept into his mind, even a damaged Creator fleet of that size would be more than a match for the Laicaryn forces at their current strength. Many were still recovering from the last encounter with the Creator forces and to have to face a greater force could mean the end of his people and all he held dear.
Jaden Korr arrived in the capital to find the city firmly in the grip of panic, weeping families ran through the streets trying to get to a shelter, while a large crowd was gathered outside the headquarters of the defense force demanding some sort of action. Jaden's arrival was heralded by Balthamos stepping through the arched double doors to greet him. Jaden's one time pupil barely acknowledged his former friend, the memory of their duel still haunted both men. The folly of Balthamos and the love the Jaden held for Tinuviel had forever changed their friendship, but only time would tell if such changes were positive.
Facing the High Council of Lúcrayn was no easy task in times of peace but at a time such as this Jaden Korr needed all his strength and tactical brilliance to try and save his people from fear and destruction at the hands of the fleet now approaching their weakest settlements. Jaden had been thinking furiously on his way to this meeting and had devised a few possible plans, but none of them sat comfortably with his moral outlook on life. Deep in his heart Jaden knew that this was the balance point in his life and his choices would have far greater repercussions then he could imagine. Standing uncomfortably in front of a group once led by his father, Jaden Korr spoke to men unaccustomed to military matters and outlined the dire situation.
"Gentlemen, today we awoke to the news that we now face the greatest threat we may ever have. The earliest reports show that a lone and damaged Creator warship warped into the outer reaches of or territory shortly followed by a further dozen crafts: Three more Warships, two Science Relics and several smaller troop transports. Our best estimate of the forces facing us is twelve million Zoanoid troops, augmented by at least 100 higher level Zoaforms and possibly 5 Zoalords. Our current forces number eight million foot troops and two million Exo-Suits. We have access to a further three million artillery units. We will be hard pressed to survive these coming weeks, even if we have overestimated the attacking force. I suggest evacuating all non-combatants as soon as possible followed by deploying orbital range canons outside the city. The surrounding plains will be our first true encounter with the enemy forces, so I suggest we deploy most of the Exo-Suits and tanks as our first line of defense. Infantry will be deployed in ambush positions in the outlaying districts of the city while we send mobile squads out to flank the main enemy columns. Main targets should be the Creator Ships, along with any and all Zoalords. Once we have damaged their command structure, we can begin to strike harder and more often at the main body of troops. If we survive this far, then other options will present themselves, especially as several of our larger towers are self contained spacecraft. It's not a perfect plan but it projects a 15 chance of success, more than 12 greater than any other plan. I would gladly hear you thoughts gentlemen" Jaden slowly exhaled as he waited for one of the assembled councilors to voice their objection to fleeing so quickly. Balthamos spoke first, much to Jaden's surprise "While I would normally disagree with such a plan, in this situation we have little choice. We cannot put innocent lives in jeopardy, and if that means we must fight as long as possible to give those escaping the best chance of survival possible, then so be it "Balthamos spoke confidently, in tones defying his relative youth. With the support of the effective heads of the military behind the plan, the rest of the council set about organizing the evacuation. Dark days lay ahead...
Author's Notes: Sorry for the gap between chapters,but uni had to take priority over this.I'll try and get more chapters written soon