A.N. Hey guys! So, if you're still here, that means you liked it? Great! Now in this chapter we go into the Republic's side of the story. Enjoy!
It's Just A Routine Shootout Run, Right?
13th October 2625
Outer Rim
Unknown Space
"Sir, contacts! 33 ships of unknown origin. Orders, sir?" The weapons officer asked.
"Wait. I want to know where they are headed." He replied
Once all 33 ships has jumped, the republic fleet followed their hyperspace corridor. But, upon exit, the captain noticed a large number of unknown ships that are doing absolutely nothing but blowing up the frigates. When a group of 12 CIS ships appeared, the captain decided not to push his luck and decided to engage.
"Charge the Phalanx Turbo Lasers. Scramble all fighters except for the ARCs. They are last resort. Fire our Light-Turbo Lasers." The captain said rapidly.
As the Republic ships charged and fired their weapons, the captain noticed that the unknown ships are not helping. However, the captain prefer it to be like this rather than they attacked his ships. But just as the battle started, it ended. The CIS with 13 ships destroyed, turned tail and ran. At this point, the captain was very sceptical about the owners of the unknown ships. But he decides to contact then anyway.
At a certain point, the conversation became very awkward and the captain decides to call in to his superiors in Coruscant.
"Chancellor Palpatine, Master Yoda. I have important new for you. I have established contact with humans of other armies and a new alien race called the Sangheili. They do not seem aggressive towards me. They simply destroyed 3 CIS Frigates in a blink of an eye. Orders, sir?" The captain enquires.
"New, they seem. Yet, powerful and clueless, they are." Yoda replied.
"Indeed, well, bring them in. We shall have to talk with them." Chancellor Palpatine also said.
"Yes sir!" Luxor said.
As all the UNSC and RSN ships entered normal space, Commander E-312 and Shipmaster Rtas' Vadum both noticed the Republic guns trained on their ships. Taking this as a sign as hostility, each ordered battle-station Bravo in which all weapons are charged and fighters prepared to scramble. This, however, did not go unnoticed by the Republic forces and in turn, they charged their defensives. An incoming hail from the Republic ship, Revenge caught both leaders attention.
"UNSC forces, please deactivate your weapon systems. We did not bring you here to fight. We are here to talk and suggest an alliance or if not, a peace treaty. We will deactivate our weapons as well." Captain Luxor said nervously.
"Very well, captain. But one sign of aggression and we will not hesitate to engage you." Commander E-312 replied.
Continuing on the journey, the ships were forced to stop as they reached a space station. It appears that all military ships only go as far as this space station. Realizing this, both leaders decided that their ships would do better in orbit.
"All ships remain in orbit. I want an attack as soon as shit hits the fan, understand? I'll be going in by shuttle." Commander said as he walked to the armoury. "Sergeant, get the ODSTs ready for orbital drop. I want all units ready for deployment as a precaution. Also, send Corporal Mickey and Johnson to me. They will be my escort."
3 pelicans travelled down from the outer ring to the inner city. This is standard operating procedure for the transport of a high-value escort. A single ship contains escort and representative. The other 2 are empty and remote controlled. The main pelican landed in a bump. The Commander and his escorts are met by Captain Luxor.
"Commander, welcome to Coruscant. I trust you had an undisturbed journey down?"
"Indeed, Captain. I hope we have an eventful meeting."
"Of course, commander. This way please. The chancellor is waiting."
The captain led the way to Chancellor Palpatine's Office. Inside, he found Master Yoda, Master Windu and the Chancellor. However, all that E-312 saw was a weird green withered frog, a tall man in simple robes and a fancy dress man.
"Hmm… This is him, yes?" Yoda said.
"I am Commander Robert Unit Number Echo-312. I currently command the fleet along with my brother-in-arms, Fleetmaster Rtas Vadumee' and Arbiter Thel Vadamee'." The pair bowed to the green creature. "Who might you be?" Robert asked.
"Yoda, my name is. Jedi Master, I am. Head of Jedi Council, I am." Yoda replied. Then, the man in the robes said," I am Master Windu, of the Jedi Council and Order." Finally, the Fancy dress man spoke up. "I am Chancellor Palpatine. The Political Leader of Coruscant. Nice to meet you Commander."