Arangu stared longingly at the 1/4 of a circle that would soon become instalation 001. He thought curiously about Gravemind had said. Was this how this was going to end? In trying to build these rings was he he condemming all if them to a horriffic death? Whether that was true or not, he had a duty to his people: He was to build 7 ring worlds to house the Flood.
Gravemind had suddenly appeared beside him. He looked at him for a second and said "This set of rings will be the death of us, you no that right?"
Arangu said "No, this will not if you do not believe me, take it up with the High Council members then."
"You know I cant do that."
"Then shut your trap or you might be put in charge of transporting the Flood to these "Halos."
Gravemind grunted and walked back to his post. Arangu turned his attention back to the construction of instalation 001. He saw dozens of ships coming in with pieces for Halo.He saw one in particular that slightly confused him. It was a big circular piece that looked like it could connect to about four other pieces.
Then a voice cackled over the radio,"Sir we have found a way to create these rings easly and effectivly. We have decided to make the rings with interchangeable parts, that way if a part gets damaged, we can replace it."
"That is a good idea" replied Arangu
"We thought so and we already got it approved by the High Council."
"Good, now continue with the construction of the constructs."
"Yes Arangu."
After getting that particular piece of information he went over the schematics of Halo. He saw that the other idea would actually take years to make, abd he did not have "years" to create these Halos, he had weeks. He watched as the Halo was attached together. "it does work better " He thought to himself.
"Your idea will fail"cackled Gravemind over the radio. Arangu didn't think much of it so he went back to his work. Then the same message echoed again, so he decided to report him to the High Council.
"Great council Members, I have called on the behalf of Gravemind. He has been calling on my radio several times."
"We shall call Gravemind and sentence him to drive the Flood to installation 005.
"Why such a drastic punishment?"
"He has been harassing us for choosing your idea over his."
"OK, and what shall he do in the meantime?"
"He shall rot in a jail cell untill he drives the ship"
"And after he drives the ship what will he do."
"He will earn his freedom by attempting to drive to all of the other instalations."
"Thank you nobel councilmen I leave in peace."
As he clicked the radio off, Arangu thought about how Gravemind will be hauled away and how would feel. But then again, he deserved it. The construction of Halo would never again be disturbed.