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Location: forerunner frigate battle of earth on the composer
The forerunner known as didact is attacking earth. His hatred for mankind is relentless with the composer at his control. Humanity is being wiped out, converting them into these abominations known as Promethean. All hope seems lost, but a hero will rise to the challenge to secure humanity's future whatever the cost.Master Chief petty officer Spartan john 117.
This is his great journey.
Slowly approaching the core of the massive forerunner construct,the Master Chief spartan-117 scouts the area ahead looking for any surprise attack the didact might have laid for him. He carefully looks around front and back but no one is there. Just the void of space and blue ignited hard light bridge that leads to his designated location. He must plant and activate the nuke to destroy the composer and stop the forerunner weapon from killing anyone else.
(Didact)
You persist too long even after your own defeat.
The master chief heard the didact voice creep behind him only to look back behind and notice that nothing is there. He begins to pick up the pace with his forerunner weapon at the ready.
(Didact)
Come then warrior have your'e resolution.
The masterchief looks back quickly but is instantly thrown across the bridge by the didact. His weapon's are thrown into the slip space portal below him. As well as other debris caused by the unsc Infinity super carrier. But the nuke is still on the bridge he still has a chance. The master chief and the didact stare at each other for a quick moment and they both notice the nuke. The chief dashes as fast as he can to the nuke so he can activate the bomb, but the didact is too fast. With just a swift gesture of his hand, his advanced armor lifts the master chief with some sort of gravitational force immobilizing the spartan slowly moving him away from the bomb and hovering him over the emptiness of space.
(Didact)
So miss guided he said.
"Humanity imprisonment is a kindness."
The didact begins to crush the spartan with his own armor. As he gasps for air the master chief begins to struggle to try to break free from the Didact control. But at that same moment, the didact notices something the long blue ignited hard light bridge begins to flicker on and off. Its Cortana multiple versions of her rising from the hardlight bridge, and taking her form working together with one goal In common slow down the didact and buy the spartan time to finish the fight.
(Cortana)
"Then you won't mind if we return the favor" she said.
(The Didact)
You're compassion for mankind is misplaced.
(Cortana)
I'm not doing this for mankind.
She begins to wrap herself around the didact arm and legs she hold him down and causes him to lose focus on the spartan He quickly loses focus and release him from his control. He begins to fall but reacts quickly and he reaches out with his hand and grabs on to the bridge and begins to pull himself up. Weakend by the didact the masterchief struggle to keep his focus but With one grenade left on him he runs toward the didact and plants the grenade, only to be thrown quickly off by the didact he is able to free himself from Cortana and lifts the spartan up once more ready to put the final nail on the coffin for the chief. But not before the grenade explodes on the didact severely damaging his armor causing him to lose his balance and fall into the stream of slip space beneath them. Just as he fell Promethean Knights follow behind him trying to save the didact only to disappear into the void of the slip space also.
"Master chief"
"Cortana can you read me?"
"Cortana"
"Save them !!"
I can save you john but I'll have to stay with the composer as my time is nearing its end.
I've done all I can for you and I know you've done all you can for me she said.
No.. that's not.. we go together we can still fix this as he ran to the bomb he noticed the timer was intact. The timer is still good Cortana I can blow the composer and get you off this ship save you.
Cortana voice was cracking sounding distorted. "Even after everything I've done you still trust me john?"
"Always" he said.
She looked at the master chief and smiled.
Set the timer for 5 seconds on the bomb. I will integrate with mjolnir. Just like I did in the first battle of earth.Then you'll need to jump into the portal below.
The master chief didn't flinch, didn't argue he did as he was told trusting Cortana judgment. He armed the nuke and jumped into the portal but not before noticing that more Promethean knights followed him in as well.
As he jumped in the portal he could only think, if this was his end, so be it, he always knew he would die protecting humanity it's what he was made to do save humanity whatever the cost. He thought back to one of his early memories as he fell into the stream of slip space, memories of when he was younger with his other fellow Spartan II. You will be the protector of humanity and all her colonies.
He began to feel nauseous as the stream of slip space overwhelmed him and soon after fell unconscious.
Aboard the Normandy sr1
Well what about Sheppard? earth born but……. No record of her family said ambassador Udina.
She doesn't have one said captain Anderson raised on the streets learned how to look out for herself. She saw her whole squad being killed stated Admiral Hackett as 3 men discussed in a conference room.
She could have some serious emotional scars. Every soldier has them said captain Anderson She's a survivor. Is that really who we want have protecting the galaxy? It's the kind we need and I know Sheppard is the one two do it. "So it's decided?" said Udina all 3 men nodded yes. I'll make the call and make preparations.
The arcturus prime relay is in range. Initiating transmission sequence said Joker over the coms. Jane Shepperd could hear him as she was walking towards the bridge of the normandy.
The board is green every one approaching run towards the relay in 3.2.1. The sound of the mass relay launched the Normandy into FTL. Checking all systems said joker navigation check thrusters check emissions sink engaged all systems online we are a drift just under 1500k.
Nihlus the turian spectre was standing behind joker, "1500 is good you're captain will be pleased."
As Nihlas walks away. Joker says a snarky comment behind his back "I hate that guy"
Nihlus just complimented you, said Kaiden. So your initial response to that is that you hate him?. Joker looks back to kaiden " did you remember to zip up your jumpsuit on the way out of the bathroom? That's good?. "I just jumped us halfway across the galaxy and hit a target the size of a pinhead. So that's pretty dam incredible and just to hear him say that's good ohhh nooo.
"Besides, spectres are trouble and I personally don't like having them around or onboard call me paranoid If you want but something up". You are paranoid, said kaiden. You do know that the council helped fund this project. They have the right to send someone to keep an eye on their investment Stated kaiden. Sure that might be the official story but only an idiot would believe that's its actually the official story.
Jane approached the joker and kaiden at the bride with her light skin red hair and bright green eyes she couldn't help but comment on their response. Sorry kaiden but I gotta agree with Joker on this. They don't send spectre on shake down runs.
"Told you!" As he looked at kaiden. There is more going on here then what the captain is letting on. As Joker was about to finish telling Kaiden a transmission came in.It was captain Anderson ''Joker status report?"
We just cleared the relay captain stealth system engaged. Everything looks solid. Good he said Find a comm buoy and Link us into the network. I want mission Reports relayed back to Alliance Brass before We Reach Eden prime. Aye Aye Captain Said Joker. By the way sir better Brace yourself Nilus is heading your way. He is already here said Anderson. Tell Commander Sheperd to meet me in the Comm Room for a debriefing. Roger that sir. Did you get that Commander? said Joker. Jane nodded and told Joker Don't do anything to mess this up. Oh you know me Commander. Im the Best Pilot In the Alliance. She gave him a look and said remember the incident in earth right after the bar. We aren't supposed to talk about that commander especially since we took a military ship without asking permission.
She laughed and headed towards the communication room. On her way she ran into navigator Presley. You seem uneasy everything ok? Oh hello commander yes just uh… I don't know it's just that well this whole situation feels off you know. Fully staffed crew If this was a stealth mission why so much staff and most of all a spectre. No something going on commander and I dont like being left in the dark. You and me both Presley she said I guess we will know soon enough. I'll let you know if I find anything out. For now keep an eye out on our navigation system and make sure we arrive on point. As she walked away she noticed Dr. Chakawas and private Jenkins having a conversation as well. Spectre are top agents they can do whatever they want, kill whomever they want. Ha the dr. Laughed you watch too many spy movies Jenkins. I'm itching for a fight I've never been on a mission like this before.
"Easy" Shepard she said don't play the hero that's an easy way for you to get hurt or killed even just don't do anything stupid we got a job to do. Aye aye said Jenkins. As the commander walked away from Jenkins and Dr. Chakawas she arrived at the conference room where nihlus was waiting for her. Ahhh commander I was hoping to have a word with you before anyone else showed up. What is it and where is the captain? He is on his way but I'd like to speak to you first about something. What would you like to talk about? she replied.This planet eden prime what do you know of it? Not much I've never been there personally. But you do know it don't you? Of course I do I don't think there Isn't a human soul who wouldn't know about it she replied. Eden prime has become a symbol of some sort for your people to humanity. Proof that humanity can not only establish colonies in the galaxy but protect them. But how safe is it really how prepared are you and the system Alliance navy? If you got something to say nihlus just say it. He looked her in the eye no bullshit no sugar coating it.
Your people are still newcomers to the galaxy and it can be a very dangerous place. Before he could continue Captain Anderson walked in and said I think it's time we let the commander know what exactly it is that's going on. As the three of them gathered around they finally discussed what was going on. A scientific team from Eden Prime discovered something Sheppard something big a beacon of some sort it was Prothein. Interesting she said I thought the Prothein disappeared 50,000 years ago? Their legacy remains commander the mass relay the citadel and even our ships drives. It's all based on Prothein technology reverse engineered. This is big, said the captain last time humanity made a discovery this big. It jumped humanity technology almost 200 years ago. Which is why we are going in covertly too pick up the beacon.
Eden prime doesn't have the neccessary equipment to handle such a delicate matter. The beacon would be better of in the citadel to be properly studied and looked after by the best scientists the galaxy has.
(Nihlus) this obviously goes beyond me and human interest this could very well change every species in the citadel council.
(Sheppard) why couldn't we just keep the beacon for ourselves? she said.
As she looked to both nihlus and Anderson.
(Nihlus)you humans don't have best reputation he stated some species see you as to selfish and independent, dangerous even.
(ANDERSON) Its not just that commander humanity doesn't have the right equipment and scientific mind to study the artifacts. But mostly if we share this with the citadel council it would improve relations. Show them how far humanity has come as a species. We want a bigger role in galactic interstellar policy.
The commander asked Nihlus I'm assuming there is more to this then just the beacon.
You are correct commander. Humanity has been pushing for this commander for a while now we've been trying to put a human as part of the spectre elite forces.You would work directly for the citadel council preserving the peace and uphold the justice of citadel law.
It's a great honor to be apart of this elite task force commander.
I chose you as candidate for the spectre said nihlus.
(Sheppard) why would a turian want a human as part of this group she said.
(NIHLUS) not many could have survived what you went through in azure he said. Your willingness to survive those kinds of odds is what we need to uphold the peace in citadel space. I don't care that your human Sheppard I only care that you can get the job done.
Sheppard looked at captain Anderson and the system Alliance is ok with this? she said.
(Anderson) we've been talking about this, for some time with the other superior officer and you represent the best of us commander. So… what do you say?
She smiled and saluted the captain sir I won't let you down. He smiled and saluted back.
(Nihlus)this will be the first of many missions I oversee with you commander to evaluate your performance.
Before he could finish Joker interrupted the 3 of them. Ummm captain we got a situation.
What is it? said Anderson. We got a distress signal from eden Prime it looked bad he said.
Show me on the screen he said. As they viewed the video. System Alliance soldiers were battleing it out with anUnknown enemy. We are under attack the soldier said taking heavy casualties. Before he could finish saying what he wanted to he was immediately gunned down. But not before showing something on the video feed. Some sort of gigantic squid looking ship appeared from the dark clouds descending on the city a horrible sound came from the ship Soon after all video feed cut off.
(Anderson)
This mission just got alot more complicated said Anderson. Commander he said I'm gonna need you Jenkins and Kaiden ready once we arrive. Gear up!
(Sheppard)
Yes sir she said.
Eden prime
(Saren)
They are coming he said as he overlooked the devastated city. He looked around preparing and destroying evidence of their existence. I am doing what I have to to preserve life in the galaxy. As he turned a synthetic robot walked up to him a geth synthetic.
(Geth) Seren the preperation are being made and we are making progress in acquiring the beacon. Good saran said. Set the charges leave no evidence of or presence here. Understood the synthetic said
But we have encountered an unknown anomaly in the atmosphere of eden prime. Ohh did you now was it system Alliance ships? did the citadel send reinforcements to aid this pathetic and doomed planet?
As he looked and spoke to geth Negative the anomaly was too small to be a ship we acquired its anticipated landing location just about 2 kilometers away from here. I've dispatched a small group of geth to investigate it.
No matter Saren said we will be gone by then.
Very well he said we will continue our work in acquiring and destroying the beacon. See that you do saren said.
Eden prime 2 kilometers
away from Prothein beacon
Falling from the sky rapidly and on fire an unconscious super soldier lands on the ground creating a big crater in the dirt.
(Cortana)
chief! Chief please Wake up. I need you.
As he slowly began to move his hands and slowly open his eyes. He spoke softly and called out Cortana?
(Cortana)
I'm here John I'd thought I'd lost you.
(Master chief)
What happen he said as he slowly began to pick himself up. You did it chief just like you always do.
The composer did we destroy it?. Yes it worked with just, enough time to get both of us out of there the portal collapsed just as we made it through. He thought about it for a moment and was relieved as if a great burden was lifted of his shoulders little did he know the mission was just getting started. He looked at his surroundings. Where are we? He asked cortona. Unknown but this is definitely not earth. He stood still for a second and looked to the sky. He noticed it was dark and red cloudy like dark smoke in the atmosphere. He looked up ahead north from his position where he saw what appeared to be a small settlement. We need to move and find a way out of here get back to earth. To make sure it's safe after all the damage the didact had caused. He had to be sure that earth was ok. Agreed the blue A.I said but you don't look too well and we should find you medical support first she said.
I'll be ok the chief said to her. But what about you how are you feeling cortana? If I'm being honest most of me got destroyed on the forerunner ship. I've lost a lot of intel and might not be as useful as I was. I'll have to learn and adapt again and relearn a few things. Think of it as an amnesia for an A.I its fractured Intell that has been damaged or destroyed completely. . It would take a Long time for me to try and reconstruct all the data information bits. He was relieved Cortana was ok for the most part. One thing at a time Cortana he said. Can you still function with my neuro interface on mijonor? She laughed I may have forgotten a few things but I can still do that. Very well he said let's get going. As he began sprinting toward the settlement Cortana spoke to him seems like some dibree made it through the portal from the forruner ship. We should stop and look through it maybe we'll find something useful she said. I'm marking coordinates on your HUD that seem likely to hold somthing of use some weapons maybe. Understood as he ran toward the location she had marked he remembered something.
Cortana? He said "yes?" She replied how did I survive going through the portal. I don't have the slightest clue looks like you must have gotten really lucky she replied. Maybe he said as he scavenged through debris he found something "ammunition" he said. He looked over and lifted a white piece of metal from the damaged forruner dirlect and then he saw it. Aren't you lucky she said. He saw and looked at the small deposit of forruner weapons cache. We Need to secure this he said any forruner technology should be protected and secured until the proper authorities can get here and retrieve it. Cortana replied sure we can do that but our top priority should be trying to get any Intel in where we are. Have you caught anything in the communication frequency or heard anything?
Negative she replied but I am getting weird static interference maybe? Could be nothing tho. As he geared up with a few weapons he took the piece of metal and covered the weapons again we'll be back for this he said. Hmmmm you're taking the beam rifle and the scatter shot I see. I'll need something that will let me shoot from medium to long distance and something for close quarters not my first choice for weapons but I'm in no position to be picky. Looks like this is the only usable thing that works. Nothing else looks salvageable to use. Good let's get going as he ran towards the settlement the sight of smoke and fire was noticeable. Looks like some sort of battle took place he said. When he reached the settlement he noticed it, human bodies laying on the floor. He kneeled down to examine the bodies civilian casualties. Where are the authorities and medics? Cortana said I don't know as he looked around the area he noticed his motion sensor. We've got company as he turned around and saw a ship unlike anything he has ever seen he ran for cover and held his position. As the ships hovered over the Street he noticed these strange cybernetic machines as well as these small drones unlike anything he and Cortana have ever seen. Has the UNSC or ONI been working on new military projects? He asked cortona. I doubt it, she said. Stand by observe what they are doing, he heard them speaking in a wierd noise. Do you know what they are saying Cortana? . Its strange they appear to be some sort of A.I it will take me a while to decode their language. As he took cover behind the vehicle he noticed what the machine was doing. They were picking up the corpses and putting them on what seemed like an spear altar as they placed them on them a spike of some sort Pierced the corpse through their bodies. My god Cortana said that's not UNSC or Covenant. We need to move, wait she said I'm getting a strange reading, some sort of distress beacon I'm locking into it and setting a waypoint. He began moving slowly and quietly through the streets but that's when he heard a loud cry for help.
HELP!!! PLEASE DON'T KILL ME. The machine pulled the human civilian out of hiding and was ready to put him on the altar. Cortana yelled Chief!!! you have to save him. He might have some answer or intell on what's going on. The Master chief sprung Into action and rushed toward the group of machines with his beam rifle at the ready and told them to stand down. The 8 machine turned towards him letting go of the civilian with a new objective on their list. It spoke and Cortana said she finished decoding their language translating now.
(GETH) UNKNOWN HOSTILE DETECTED
SCANNING…….. HOSTILE THREAT
ARMOR UNKNOWN
WEAPONS UNKNOWN
PRECEDED WITH CAUTION.
Looks like we are doing this the hard way Cortana said. As the machine began to fire at the chief they noticed that he was dodging all their shots his reflexes were unusually quick. The chief began to shoot back instantly destroying the synthetic. Picking them off one by one with his rifle.
Looks like the beam rifle works well on these machines no matter how I see it seems like forruner tech is still superior to what they are using.
(Geth) REEVALUATING TARGET TAKE EXTREME CAUTION UNKNOWN ENEMY USING UNREGISTERED WEAPONS KNOWN TO CITADEL RECORDS
TOP PRIORITY ….. KILL AND RETRIEVE UNKNOWN TECHNOLOGICAL WEAPONS FOR STUDY…..
The chief noticed that they were beginning to change tactics and they began landing hits on him. It's a good thing his energy shields were working well against them; he's never seen the type of weapons they were shooting him with.
(Geth) Enemy is sustainable against kinetic weapons.
Unknown kinetic shields….
Scanning….. complete, reevaluating enemy armour equipped with energy shields.
TAKING EXTREME CAUTION…. HOSTILE CONSIDERED LETHAL.
Cortana spoke to the geth through the comms "sweety you have no idea."
(Geth) SCANNING … UNKNOWN HOSTILE EQUIPPED WITH ENERGY SHIELS AND SYNTHETIC PRESENCE DETECTED.
ENEMY SYNTHETIC OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN...CALLING FOR REINFORCEMENTS.
SUBJECT NOW CLASSIFIED HYPER LETHAL ELIMINATE TARGET.
(Cortana) oh no you don't she said to the machine. As she began to block the signal from going out. She told the Chief now would be a good time to take them out, she said. The masterchief agreed he rushed towards them with such speed the geth didn't take into account that a non synthetic could move that fast. He began blasting them with his rifle each shot landing right through their heads one after another until finally the last one stood.
(GETH) ENEMY HAS ELIMINATED ALL GETH IN THE VICINITY.
REINFORCEMENTS BACK UP UNSUCCESSFUL SIGNAL BLOCKED BY UNKNOWN SYNTHETIC A.I
The last thing the geth saw was the metal gauntlet of this newfound foe ripping its head apart. That wasn't so bad she said looks like forerunner tech is still superior to whatever they were using. Who were they the chief said idk maybe ONI started a classified project? it called itself a geth right before you destroyed it. Or maybe the covenant started creating their own version of Promethean knights. I don't think so he said so, it's unlike any covenant tech I've ever seen and it's not based on plasma properties. That's true she said its energy shield seemed weaker compared to anything the covenant or the forerunner had on it. It also said unknown hostile. Spartans must not be too well known out here. Maybe we're somewhere in the outer colonies?
Chief thought about it for a moment; it could be a local insurrectionist creating new ways to attack the unsc. We have to investigate, he said, agreed Cortana replied we can start with the civilian. I think he ran towards that building. The chief took off to pursue the civilian he found him crying shaken by what had just transpired with fear in his eyes. He yelled and begged. Please please don't hurt me you won't turn me into one of those things. So frightened he almost turned pale at the sight of this giant humanoid figurine with a golden visor towering over him by like almost 3 feet. I don't want to die, he said. The masterchief extended his arm towards him. Don't be afraid I'm not gonna hurt you he said. You aren't ? He replied no I'm with special forces from the unsc what's the situation here? He stopped in relief. I've never seen a special forces soldier like you before. You must be with the citadel council a spectre and here because of the geth situation. He looked at him and the civilian couldn't see the spartan face but he felt like he didn't know what he was talking about. Negative I'm with the unsc military branch of the United earth government. Now the chief saw a look of confusion as if he didn't know what he was talking about. I've never heard of the unsc I know about the system Alliance and its military branch; you must be part of a more secret special forces only sent when things are really bad. I saw you and how you destroyed those geth like they were nothing. You ripped that other one's head off with your bare hands like it was paper! boy am I glad you're with earth. He began speaking to Cortana. This doesn't make any sense how he has never heard of the unsc but knows about earth. And what is the system Alliance? So much was going on he and Cortana had to get to the bottom of this. Tell me he looked to the civilian what Colonie are we on and why are these machines attacking this place. I can probably reach a communication tower and send out an S.O.S. and call for reinforcements to help out.
I was working on the monorail. The civilian said we were expanding it, well me and a few other of my coworkers but I only overheard something that sounded really important. They said they found something, something important they had to stop the production of extending the monorail. That's when all of a sudden system Alliance soldiers and scientists started showing up my coworkers must of discovered something big He said then they began to clear out the location, work was cut off and they asked us to work on another project while they secured whatever they found,no one was aloud Near the dig site location without clearance. As for what Colonie we are on you must move around and be really busy if you don't know where you are. This is Eden Prime, one of humanity's first colonies that we have successfully built and lived on for sometime. How could you not know this was a big deal for humanity. Chief asked Cortona ever heard of Eden Prime? Negative if it was a big deal like he said I think I would know and so would you she stated. This is getting stranger and stranger first these unknown machines then this planet as well and what was this system Alliance? what the hell is going on.
We should get to that source of that distress beacon it's still marked on you HUD get going spartan she said. Before he took off the civilian grabbed the chief arm he looked at him. "Your not gonna leave me here are you?" He said. No but I can't stay here and look after you. There could be other civilians who could use my help, also other survivors. What am I supposed to do he said. The chief knew his mission had to continue and he couldn't let those machines get to whatever it was they found. if it was that important that they had to send this system Alliance military to secure it then that was most likely why those machines were here for.
I'll be back for you but I need you to hide. He took the weapon of the broken geth. Do you know how to use this he said to the civilian. He said I've shot and practiced at the shooting range a few times. The master chief couldn't help it; he had to stop for a second and examine the weapon. He was new to this he had never seen or shot one before but he was a quick learner he began aiming then pulled the trigger it shot out like some sort of razor sharp projectile.
Hmmm Cortana said is it me or does that shoot like some sort of miniature weaker rail gun? He noticed it as well. He took the weapon and handed it to the civilian. Take cover and hide, if those things come back and spot you this will be your only way to defend yourself. I'll be back as soon as I can. He was frightened but he understood why he had to leave; he nodded and said he understood. I'll wait for you in those buildings I'll take cover and I'll wait for you. Looks like the beacon is not to far from here chief you can run to it but that might take a little while longer. We need to find some sort of transport to get there. Well that civilian did say there was a monorail over there that they were working on. Maybe I can override it and get us to the beacon faster. Sounds like a plan he said. Let's get moving spartan that beacon ain't gonna protect itself. The master chief chief ran towards the monorail. As he approached the train he looked at his motion Sensor we got more company. A group of geth was patrolling the area and some smaller machines that resembled some sort of drones. They Must be searching for survivors, Cortana said. We don't have time for this, he said. So he set his plan into motion; he was going to flank them from the side and work his way to the control panels. Is it me? or do those geth look bigger then the last one you destroyed.
She was right; the chief noticed the size in these were a little bit taller then the last one he fought. It didn't matter he was waiting for them to walk into the train keeping an eye on his radar sensor he tagged all 4 of them and the 2 drones In a order. He waited till all 4 of the geth entered the train and quickly switched into his scatter shot weapon. Cortana said block any transmission going out from those geth that would otherwise try and call for help. I'm on it chief, don't forget those drones as well. He leaped out of the seats and took the geth by surprise, blasting his way with his weapon. The first geth went down easley disintegrated the moment those shots found it's way into it. The second tried to position his weapon at the chief but wasn't fast enough the chief removed its weapon off his hands and swung his gauntlet into the machine chest breaking through and destroying its inside and its components.
The 3rd spoke up.
(Geth) UNKNOWN HOSTILE ENGAGED NEUTRALIZE THE…….
He didn't get to finish his sentence. The spartan was too fast in close quarters. The final geth stood across the monorail from him. As he switched out to his beam rifle the geth drones flanked him from both sides The chief was cornered They began firing at him rapid shots took the spartan by surprise. His shields were holding up but not for long he had to find cover as he broke through the glass window of the train he was able to land a shot on one of the drones. 2 more left Cortana said as he took cover he kept his eyes on his radar tracking the enemy position once he shields recovered he sprung out and quickly shot the 2 remaining tangos. Good job chief, she said. Now get me to the control panel. I'll do the rest from there. He ran towards the front of the monorail and placed his hand on the control panel she told the chief remember because my chip crystal was destroyed you have to keep physical contact with the panel or else I'll be ejected from the control server, is that one of your drawbacks from the battle on the composer he said?. Unfortunately, she said. That's ok I can shoot and aim with one hand let's do this.
Eden Prime
We are arriving, Captain said Joker over the coms,activating stealth systems. Looks like someone has been doing some serious digging here captain. As the Normandy began its descent closing in on the ground, Captain Anderson had some last minute words with Commander Sheppard and her team as well as Nihuls. Your team is the muscle commander, go in heavy and head straight for the dig site. What about survivors, captain? Kaiden spoke up and asked.
(Captain Anderson) helping survivors is a secondary objective. The beacon's your top priority.
Approaching drop point one captain they heard joker say over the coms. The commander looked to his side and saw Nihlus getting his gear and weapons.
(Sheppard) your coming with us Nihlus?she said.
Loading his gun and checking his ammunition he looks to both Anderson and Sheppard. I move faster on my own. As he jumps off the Normandy and to the first drop of point Anderson speaks up Nihlus will scout ahead. He'll be feeding you status reports throughout this mission. Otherwise I want radio silence. She looked to the captain and replied we have his back Captain. Good commander the mission is yours now Sheppard good luck. Approaching drop point 2 get ready commander this is your stop. As Joker flew the Normandy to the secondary drop point Sheppard,Kaiden and Jenkins jumped off landing on the ground on the city of Eden prime. As they began to work their way up to the dig site Nihlus spoke to Sheppard on the comms. This place got hit hard commander hostiles everywhere keep your guard up it's bad. Smells like smoke and death kaiden said. Who the hell has the balls to attack a human colony and risk war with the citadel, surely the terminus system cant be that stupid Jenkins said. You heard what the captain said they'd risk going into war if they knew a Prothein artifact was present here on eden prime. I'm so ready to bring hell to these clowns, the private said. Easy Jenkins, Kaiden said we may be biting off more than we can chew. Hes right the Commander spoke up we don't know what we're up against yet so let's be careful. Yes mam her teammates replied. They began sprinting through the landscape through the rough terrain. Covering all their flanks they made it to this small hill. The commander gave the signal to stop. she looked around the area and it looked clear enough she gave the signal to Private Jenkins to take point. He understood he step ahead took point then carefully moved up the hill. As he slowly moved more forward up the hill His stomach dropped and he saw them geth drones it's a trap he yelled. The drones unleashed a burst of fire, one him breaking through his kinetic barrier and instantly killing him. Jenkins!!!!! Kaidn yelled. The commander rushed to kaiden and pushed him from the oncoming fire of the drones. You could have gotten yourself killed kaiden he's gone and I need you focused if we're gonna make it through this. On my Mark she said Jenkins needed a moment to process what had just happened but there was no time the commander was right. I need to be focused. I'm with you Sheppard just say when. I'll draw they're fire and you take the shots she explained he nodded to her. She rolled out from the rock where they took cover and caught the attention of the drones Kaiden stood up from the rock also and opened fire multiple shots overwhelmed both drones and destroyed them, good job kaiden. They walked towards the private Jenkins body she got on her knees to take his pulse he's gone. Dam drones ripped right through his shields he never had a chance. We can't leave him here, he said. We'll give him a proper burial once we finish the mission kaiden our main objective is to secure that beacon. He understood the mission came first. It was only a matter of time before the geth got what they came for. We need to hurry double time. They ran through the hills only to see more destruction and death in every corner as they ran through the battlefield. They could hear something up ahead in the distance. More drones kaiden spoke up. Let's get going, someone may be in trouble. They ran just a bit further at that moment they could see someone in the distance. I need help because their comms picked up a transmission. This is gunnery chief Williams of the 212 if anyone can hear this please. I'm outnumbered and don't know how much longer I can hold out. More geth up ahead take them out give her cover. Kaiden and Sheppard raised their weapons and fired on the Geth. They turned to them and fired back also. Take cover !!!! the commander said she threw a grenade in between the geth and took some out only a few more left. Keep firing dont give them a chance to shoot back.
Williams got out of cover and began aiding both Sheppard and kaiden. With all three firing on the last 2 remaining geth they didn't stand a chance and the battle was over quickly. She took a deep breath and she was so relieved. Thanks for the help. I don't know how much longer I could have lasted against them. You must be with the system Alliance right she spoke to Sheppard. That's right I'm commander Sheppard and this is Kaiden we're with the system Alliance on citadel business are you wounded William's do you need a medic she asked. Nothing. I can't handle a few scrapes and burns, nothing serious but the rest of my team weren't so lucky. What happened and why are there so many geth here. Ohh, man… I don't know what to tell you commander it all happened so fast we were patrolling the perimeter when the attack hit. We went out tried to get a distress call out . But the geth they must of cut off all our communication. We couldn't get word out that's when we were ambushed they picked us off 1 by 1 I was barely able to get away but they chased after me and I've been fighting for my life ever since. Are they're any more survivors Ashley? from your squad? I dont know she said right when they ambushed us we tried to double back to the beacon. I thought they we're following right behind me. I don't think any of the others….. I think I'm the only one left mam. Sheppard could see she was in shock upset and ashamed in herself for letting this happen. Listen to me William's this isn't your fault. You couldn't have done anything to save them. Let alone be prepared for a geth invasion. Yes mam ashley replied we held our position as long as we could the geth they came in hard and overwhelmed us. This doesn't make any sense kaiden said the geth haven't been seen outside the Vail in nearly 200 year's why the hell are they here now. It must be the beacon that's the only logical reason anyone would attack eden prime. Commander the dig site is close just over that rise if we hurry the beacon, it might still be there. Copy that Williams, but I need to ask a favor from you. It's going to get bad and I could use all the help I can get. The more people I have in my team the better our chances in succeeding with this mission.
Williams looked at her and saluted both kaidan and the commander and said mam it would be an honor. it's time for some payback for what they did. Thanks William's, we heard there was a research team at the dig site. Do you know if they are still there? Last I heard they were with the 232 setting up camp near the beacon. Maybe their unit faired better then mine. Alright let's move out. We got a little bit ways more up ahead there could still be s ok some survivors.
Eden prime Master Chief
Chief? Cortana said as she spoke to the spartan I've been thinking about what you said. How you may have survived the slip space portal. I may have an idea but it's a crazy one at that. I'm listening he told her. Well remember what the librarian said about humanity about you how she's been preparing humanity for something big and the didact kept talking about a reclamation about the mantle. She did something to you to protect you from the composer an immunity system against it. The masterchief remembered your right, she said something about our gene song something within humanity dna that carried many gifts, perhaps when she accelerated my genetic composition.
It could have been one of those gifts that allowed me to survive when I went through the portal he said. Exactly Cortana replied maybe their is much more to you then we know and you haven't realized them yet. Maybe, he said but I don't know what they are she didn't exactly tell me what these other gifts were. But I'll let you know if I feel something is off with me agreed? Agreed Cortana said. The monorail arrived to their destination. Look, up ahead looks like some sort of dig site we should check it out seems to be on it's way to the beacon. Their could be some survivors that can give us some more information on what's going on. Because I still can't get over what that civilian said. He has never heard of the unsc, that this planet Is one of humanity most oldest and important colonies, one of its first and we've never even heard of any of it eden prime system Alliance ot the geth. Your right I haven't wrapped my head around it either so many unknown variables. I'm not sure what's going on but we will get to the bottom of it and we will find a way back home. As the masterchief made his way up to the dig site he saw more dead human bodies. Looks like more casualties the chief said he inspected the bodies more they dont look like civilians. They look like they have some sort of uniform, armor from the looks of it military maybe?.
Wait… I see something on her arm Cortana said what is that? Chief pick it up looks like some sort of portable computer terminal maybe? Looks like its still working the chief removed it off the corpse but not before shutting her eyes closed. There nothing you could have done for them chief. I know Cortana he said the chief wanted to show some sort of respect for the dead they didn't deserve to go out like this.
"Chief "Cortana said enemy incoming take cover and be careful looks like a whole platoon is being dispatched to your location. They could be a patrol group responding to the geth that you destroyed and failed to check back with them. I'm picking up something else chief north west of your position. He looked to his radar and noticed movement besides the geth could be civilian hiding from those machines. We better take care of those geth before they find them. Take a position up on that floor chief you'll have a better shot and overview in your line of fire, Copy that. The Masterchief moved fast but quietly up the stairs and positioned himself. He waited for them to walk into the open he new once they did. They wouldn't stand a chance against him. He had the higher ground and the better tactical position. The geth started to move forward and once they positioned themselves onto the the open the masterchief let them have it.
Each of his shots destroyed 2 geth at a time he had the best angle he killed 2 birds with one stone one after the other. They never spotted the chief and it was over before they had a chance. Good shooting chief. The master chief stood up from his position he took one last look around and said tangos neutralized. As he began to walk towards the small building North west of him he notice it was locked some sort of security System. Cortana? Is they're any way you can bypass this lock the chief said. I'll give it a shot, get me close. Hmmmm interesting she said I've never seen anything like it but the algorithm seems simple enough and if I'm right…. The door made a sort of click sound, got it she said the door began to open someone yelled from inside. Please dont hurt us an older woman cried we're unarmed she got on her knees scared out of her mind and begged him not to hurt them. The master chief looked to her and saw another civilian. The woman saw the masterchief he towered over her and her colleague by almost 3 feet. She didn't know what to expect she has never seen something like the chief before, heavy armored golden visor tall standing almost 7ft and with a weapon in his hand. How could she not be afraid. The masterchief took 1 step towards her and spoke to her. Don't be afraid mam everything Is going to be alright. She looked up to the spartan. What? she said your not with the geth? she replied. Negative mam I'm with special forces of the united earth government the UNSC he replied.What UNSC? she said you mean the system Alliance right that's why your here to save us and secure the beacon? Again the chief and Cortana were at a lost they keep talking about the system Alliance what's going on here he and Cortana thought to themselves. Alright something is clearly wrong. they both agreed and decided to keep this to themselves. He focused with what was at hand the 2 scared civilians First things was first the chief thought to himself and asked Mam are you and your friend hurt do you need medical attention? No she replied were fine physically but….. they killed them the squad that was escorting us from here they gave their lives to protect us.
The masterchief knew that soldiers from the unsc would give their lives to protect unarmed civilians it was their duty and they delivered to letter. Mam these soldiers they had a mission what was it. You don't know she said I thought maybe that's why you were here she replied. Mam I'm on a need to know basis by the time I got here this planet was already under siege and all communication with command was lost. She answered the chief "were part of scientific excavation group" she replied the construction crew that was building the monorail found something while they were digging. Ancient ruins she replied. What kind of ruins he said they were Prothein old and well preserved and inside this ruins an artifact. Cortana spoke to the masterchief in private Prothein ruins she said you think she means Promethean maybe even forruner? The masterchief didn't have an answer for her if he was being honest. Mam were is this artifact now? he asked her. But before she could say anything her friend spoke up. Were all dead he said its the end of times for all of us. Cortana spoke up well that sound ominous she said. Don't listen to him she said he's been through alot. The chief and Cortana noticed him maybe he hasvsome sort of PTSD Cortana replied. They went through alot just recently both of them. The woman spoke up you need to hurry the artifact it's important it represents a significant security breach it's a Prothein beacon she said and it contains senstive data it must be secured at all cost please.
She said if you are with earth you must retrieve that beacon its important. The masterchief asked her where was the last place you saw it. "Shortly before you arrived here it was moved to the landing platform getting.We were getting it ready to be delivered to the Captain Anderson of the system Alliance on the Normandy. He didn't have time to get into detail on asking who captain Anderson was or what a Normandy was for that matter. He asked where the platform was. It's not to far from here she said just north east from out location. The chief and Cortana noticed what she said "chief that artifact is located the same way were originally heading towards that must be what I've locked onto earlier, the beacon she said let's get Going but before he could something happened. Chief! his companion said "I'm getting a radio signal im patching it through". "I need help this is gunnery chief Williams of the 212 if anyone can hear this please I'm outnumbered and don't know how much longer I can last" Cortana was able to catch another signal on the comms "give her cover" they both heard. Looks like someone is on thier way here she said. "Mam" the chief looked and spoke to the woman "help is on the way stay inside they'll be here shortly" he turned his back to her as he walked away she said "Thank you I don't know how I could ever return the favor" she was indeed grateful. What's your name she asked him. He looked back to her and said Spartan 117 and he took off towards the beacon.
As Sheppard kaiden and Ashley worked their way to the camp. The 3 of them stopped look up ahead they he said Sheppard and Ashley saw it all human bodies impaled through thier backs in through their chest. The bodies were indeed human twisted deformed black with blue lighting igniting from their body. "Oh my god they are still alive" kaiden said. What did the geth do to them ashley replied. Commander Sheppard gave the order aim to kill whomever they were they aren't human anymore. The 3 of them opened fire on these abomination that the geth had created. Shots ripped through these being ripped through their heads stomach and chest. It was over quickly. They looked around and Ashley noticed something. Looks like the 232 gave the geth hell before they got taken out. We will make sure their sacrifices weren't in vain. Thanks she said to kaiden. As Sheppard walked towards a building she called out to Ashley. Do you know Anything about this building? "Yes that's the researchers camp sight'. Looks like the door was closed some sort of security emergency lock engaged. Sheppard called "out anybody in here this is Commander Sheppard with the system Alliance".
The Door slid opened from the other side. Oh thank the maker an elderly women said. He told me help was on the way." The turian?" she replied. Oh no he was this big armor clad gold visor standing almost seven feet high. Destroyed all those geth single handedly with ease. He said he was with earth special forces. Ashley Kaiden and Sheppard looked to each other. Mam Sheppard said their were only a hand full of people who knew about what was going on and I can assure you we are the only ones from and the citadel who know why we were here. Her faced dropped oh no she said. I told him the geth were after an artifact a Prothein one. He saved our lives how could I not think he was with us after all he asked if we needed medical attention and told us that help was on the way. This indeed troubled the 3 of them who approached these people? why did he help them and asked if the needed medical attention. Who ever did this and was more then capable of destroying all these geth single handedly is to be taken seriously and as a THREAT Kaiden said. "Maybe" Ashley replied could have been a mercenary, someone could have tipped him off on what was going on here. Sheppard interrupted her "but why leave witnesses?".
The elderly woman interrupted them If you hurry you can catch him up still she said he wasn't here to long ago. Commander we should hurry and catch up to him". Agreed she said before they left Sheppard had one last question for her. Did you see a turian spectre by any chance? The elderly woman looked at her and said no. You couldn't miss him has enough weapons to take out a small army. She looked to them sorry like I said no turian,let alone know if he was a spectre.
Let's get going team Sheppard said we gotta find who this person is and find the that beacon. As they begin to move forward towards the direction that the scientists gave them kaiden ashely began to talk among each other. Who could be after the artifacts besides the geth she said. Well who ever it is, its no friend of the geth i can tell you that much right now. Shepard spoke up could be pirates or maybe mercenary. Well who ever it is has big balls to come in while there is a geth invasion going on. We will see soon enough Shepard said. Double time team we are almost there!!!.
As the master chief made his way to the location he noticed somthing on his radar. "Chief" she said there someone nearby. As he began to walk to the location slowly he yelled out. Identify you're self!!. Dont shoot! Please. A man slowly moved out from the box crates. Im unarmed please dont hurt me. The master chief looked at him and noticed a body on the floor did you kill it? "What?" the man said noo. As the chief knelt on his knees and began to examine the body. What is this he spoke to cortana. Uknown she said its not covenant. As the chief began to notice the alien creature it was nothing like he seen before some sort of wierd bird humanoid. He thought to himself this could get bad this could be first contact with a new species and someone already killed one of their kind before we could even make some sort of diplomacy and we might have already started another war. Negative Chief cortana said ive been digging through the computer you picked up and ive been downloading and searching through it. Seems like its called a turian? A species belonging to a government comprised of different species interesting she said. The chief Asked the man what happend here. I saw what happend the other turian killed him. He seem to have known him well since he lets his guard down. When the turian turned around the other one shot him in the back. I was hiding looking from a distance. He called the turian that killed him saren. The chief asked do you need assistance? No he said i have a ship im gonna get of this rock before more of those things show up he said. Im gonna load up what i can and get the hell out of doge. The chief asked i could youre assistance. With what the man said? There is another man not far from here who is taking cover inside one of the main building. I need you to pick him up and get him to safety he said. No way the man said its every one for himself. The chief walked up to him standing taller then him. He needs help im on a mission to stop those machines from stealing the beacon thats up ahead. Ive already cleared the location. He frightened and needs help. Why should i ? If i go for him im risking my life. As the chief and the man exchanged words 3 geth drones showed up shooting at them both. The chief pushed the guy in front of him to the ground behind the crates as he took his position behind the other boxes. Chief she yelled they are gonna try to flank you the 2 drones went for the spartan. One on the left and one on the right. He waited till they got close enough and unleashed the scatter shot on them. Thats 2 down he said there is one more left. He could hear the man screaming help!!!! The chief dashed to his location he saw the drone trying to kill him but before the drone could kill him the chief through his weight at it and punched the drone breaking right through its components. Thank you so much he said. You owe me the chief said. Arggg ok he said ill pick the other guy up just so we are even. The chief looked at him thank you he said. And the guy said yea yea ill just pick up here and ill head over give me the location he said. The chief gave him the location and was off. But the guy stopped him before he could leave. If youre going for that beacon they found i suggest you take the train it will get you there faster its up ahead appreciate the intel thanks. The chief took off and rushed it towards the train he made his way to the cargo but as he made his way to it geth appeared. The seem to really not want to let anyone through. This could take a while cortana said. We dont habe time for this the chief said we need to make it to the front of the train and get this train moving agreed she said. Start making youre way up to that control panel spartan.
As shepard kaiden and ashley arrived at their destination they could see a turian body. Ahhh hell she said. What the hell kaiden said. Is this this the turian specter that came with you ?she asked. Yea she said. Who could have done that to nihals? As they spoke among themselves they heard somthing coming. Get into position kaiden and ashley tool cover while aiming their guns. God dam it the voice said im unarmed! Get out right now shepard yelled. The guy slowly walked out from aroumd the building. Did you kill shepard said pointing at the body. Noooo dam it he said. it was the other turian why does every one keep asking me that. Who else asked you kaiden said. This big guy in some impressive armour about 7 feet high. Where is it she said. The guy scared out of his mind he is making his way up to the train. If you hurry you can catch it up. Shit jane said we dont have time for this we will have to come back for the body later. Get out of here she said. You dont have to tell me twice he said. they could hear the sound of small firefight going on just up ahead.hurry the commander said. We can catch up to who ever else is after the beacon. They rushed to the train and they could see from a distance geth going at it with who ever was at the end of the train. Ashley kaiden you got visual on who ever they are shooting at?
Negative they yelled. But seems like its taking cover behind the boxes. Damm what ever it is must be good at what its doing because its giving the geth a hell of a fight. Agreed the commander said. Be selective with youre shots whatever it is they are fighting could have some answer for us. I want it alive. They made their way to the train and as soon as they got on the train it began to move. Looks like there no. Turning going back on this. Light em up team shepard said her they began to shoot the geth up. Unleashing a birrage of fire. On them.
Geth: we been flanked from the back focus youre main fire on the. Enemy up front. Send drones to the bank and have them flank the back enemy from the sides stall and eliminate them.
Damm looks like the geth have a few tricks up their sleeves still. This is a piece of cake they see. They seem To be more focused on whats up ahead. Speaking of have you seen who they are fighting I see somthing ashley said whoa what the hell is that. What do you see? Shepard said, some sort of big cyborg doesn't look friendly its almost done with those geth. Looks like were next.
The fight was almost over the chief said just 4 more of those big ones. I see 3 other none geth in the back cortana said i see them chief said they seem to be too occupied with those drones. Lets finish these up and give them a helping hand cortana said. We don't know if they are friendly The cheif said. Well if we help them out maybe they'll thank us. Ill try to patch into thier communication channel maybe theyll understand us. Negative the chief said as he returned fire on the geth we need to get the upperhand on them incase they arnt friendly. As the chief reloaded his beam rifle he noticed that the geth began moving up on him. Get ready cortana said here they come the chief finished reloading and as he looked at his radar he thought to himself if he timed it correctly he could push those geth over with the giant crate boxes he waited jus a little over a second and with the force of his strength he kicked the crates as hard as he could and pushed the geth out of the train elminating 3. And worked his way to the last one punching through its body destroying its inside. A little much dont you think cortana said. Tbe chief stood for a second to think on what she said. He aimed his rifle at the drones shot one on his destroying it and shot the other on the left. That was easy she said the drones left thier sides open , to focused on the battle with the 3 in the back to pay attention to him. Alright cortana said lets take it easy. We dont know what we are getting ourselves into and we dont want to scare them just be carfull.
The fire ceased on Ashle Jane and kaiden, the drones were destroyed. As they hid behind the box taking cover from whatever it was up ahead. Well its not shooting at us jane said, well it could just be waiting for us to peek our heads up kaiden whispered. Jane look worried but she knew what she had to do, confront whatever it that was coming down they're way because it sounded like it was just a few feet away from them. Kaiden ashley get ready shepard said. Were with you her team said with thier guns on the ready all 3 of them came out. With thier guns drawn but as soon as they aimed their guns at it. It instantly took down kaiden disarming him and made quick work out of ashley as well with ease. Only She remaind she was able to shoot 1 round missing it. The strength of this thing took her by surprise and aimed the barrel of the gun to the side right as she pulled the trigger. She knew whatever this thing was meant business and dangerous.
As she looked into its gold visor no face was visablem only her reflection a terrified shepard. As it aimed its weapon at her she thought to her self is it this it? But just as she asked herself that question, a voice spoke to her Identify yourself.
Shepard was relieved it spoke it could communicate with her. She quickly answers didnt want to keep the big green machine thing in suspense. I am commander jane shepard of earth system Alliance. And these are my team mates. Ashley william and kaiden also system alliance military. The big machine stood quite. Maybe it was process what she said. Cortana there it is again she is from earth system alliance. Thats good cortana said maybe we could some answers from them. Well we better be quick our ride is about to reach its destination she said. The chief aggreed. What is the system alliance the big machine said. What? shepard said have you never heard of the system alliance she said in confusion. As her teammate began to slowly get up off the floor they said to it how do you not know what the system alliance ashley said. We are the military branch of earth we fight for humanity they explained. What year is it the green machine said. What do you mean what year is it kaiden said have you been living under a rock? It kept looking at them not taking its eyes of them. Youre serious you dont know what year it is? Jane spoke up its 2183. The chief looked at shepard. And spoke to cortana that cant be right. Chief this could be a problem his companion spoke. Are you ok Jane asked. We can help you you might be suffering from memory loss or ptsd. Impossible chief said spartans were maid to with stand that type of punishment and were evaluated yearly for such things. Jane tired of his question and spoke up look we can help you if you let us but were in a hurry and we got a mission to finish so either kill us or help us.the chief looked at her and asked You fight for humanity? he said. Yes they replied. He slowly began to lower his weapons. Chief iwe need thier help we need to find out whats going on and get back to earth. The chief knew she was right but too many variables he needed to protect cortana and himself from anyone who would do them any harm. But this was a small risk to take he could easly over power them if he needes too. So he finally lowered his weapons and agrees to help them. So were good she said? The master chief noded and said yes mam. Ok as they began to pick up their weapons ashley quickly aimed at the spartan. Ashleyyy!!! Shepard yelled. What are you doing stand down!!!!! Commander. She said this thing is dangerous kaiden quickly drew his weapon also. She is right commander you saw what it did to those geth and how fast it took us out. She ordered them to stand down. It could have killed us already its not a machine it had every chance to do so. But it let us live and i gave it my word that we would help it. Better make up youre choice quick because we are arriving to our destination. Am i gonna have to put you down the spartan said. Trust me shepard told them. Both were hesitant but they gave in and agreed yes commander. Williams looked at the green machine i've got my eyes on you she said. She seems friendly cortana replied. They'll be time to question it later. right now we got to get to that beacon. .
As they made their way off the train the chief noticed the geth gathered around something 'Bombs' he yelled. Shit Shepard said we need split up and take them offline as a team. The chief replied ill taker care of the 2 that are the furthest. You 3 take the other two. 'Where a team' she said don't be a hero. This will be faster and i can handle it. The spartan rushed out first blasting through the geth reducing them to parts and scraps. What the hell kind of weapon is it using? I don't know but it looks like it knows what it's doing. Move out, let's do this work your way up to the first one. As they began to work their way to the first bomb Ashley took cover right beside it. Cover me !! she said. The sound of bullets ripping through the air was more than distracting for her but she was getting it done. 10 seconds she yelled just hold them off just a bit more. You heard her Kaiden!! Keep them busy and return fire on them. The sound of mass accelerating rounds hit the geth bringing them down one by one each shot landing one after the other. It's done, she yelled, let's move to the next one. "Copy that" Jane said but she couldn't stop and think how their newest recruit was doing.
(Cortana) Chief, you seem to be way more popular with these things then the others. (john)Guess we're just too much fun at parties, the Chief retorted.
(cortana) Was that a joke?
(Chief) Stay focused, we are here at the first bomb.
(Cortana) you'll need to make contact for a few seconds hold them off while i work my magic.
The spartan was unleashing blast from his beam rifle while making contact with the bomb while she did her thing. Its not so bad the chief thought to himself but more and more geth began to make their way to him.
(cortana) seems like you're the top priority for them.
(Chief) You don't say?the master chief said with what sounded a little bit like sarcasm
(cortana) I'm done, this bomb is offline.
That was good news for him now he was able to get more tactical and get more creative without being bound to a single location. It was a good thing too. He was beginning to run out of leg room.he swapped his weapon out began shooting with his scatter shot ripping and disintegrating the geth. He needed to conserve his ammo; he was running low, almost too low on both of his weapons.
(Shepard) Holy hell.
(kaiden) that's impressive
(Ashly) what the hell is it? No way that thing is human or any other type of living organism she thought to herself
The team was amazed how the new recruit was doing and on his own for that matter. It really was an impressive display of its combat skills.
(Kaiden) I thought for sure it was a goner that many geth would have been too many even for me to handle. But he seemed to just break through their defenses like it was nothing.
(Ashley) let's use this to our advantage while they are occupied with it. We can work our way to the next bomb,without any interruption It's just up ahead
Shepard could tell Ashley did not like our newest ally. I'm sure she had an ulterior motive to why she said what she said. Maybe she was hoping that it would get destroyed by the geth so they could study it and recover its weapons and armour. Maybe she was frustrated and a lot was going through her head. Maybe it was some sort of ptsd she was going through. Losing her entire squad must have been hard on her. Maybe she is trying to compensate by trying to save Shepard Since she wasn't able to save her own team and that's why she hates this machine looking thing and anything that looked or acted like a machine was an enemy and should be dealt with as such. Shepard had to admit its weapons it was displaying during combat was very interesting and its kinetic shields as well, looks like they could take a beating and how could something so tall and big move so fast and agile. What was hiding behind that cold colored visor.
(Shepard) Alright team, let's get to that last bomb and disarm. So we can give that thing some back up.
They all rushed to the next bomb Ashley again took cover against the bomb 'this should take us about 40 seconds she said'.
(Chief) What's the status of the commander and her team?
(Cortana) They seem to be working on the last bomb. Looks like most of the heat seems to be focused on us.
(Chief) We can handle it.
The Chief had just about reached his last objective till a geth appeared and had some series fire power.
(Cortana ) Chief watch out !!!!
As the geth fired with what happened to be a rocket launcher Almost hit the spartan but the spartan was fast cortana was able to increase the chief speed and reflex tremendously.
(Cortan) chief now!!! Hit it with all you got.
The spartan punched the rocket ,made it change direction and blew up behind him. The geth stood still for a second trying to process what just happened.
(Geth)processing probability of enemy conducting such maneuver should not have been possible.
The chief rushed to the geth holding the rocket launcher, and punched it so hard it broke its head off. The chief picked up its weapon and examined it.
(Cortana) you sure know what to give the ladys what they like.
(Chief) on occasion, this will come in handy.
The chief saw 4 remaining geth close to his last objective. He knew he had to draw them out but. That didn't seem to present much of a problem. The remaining geth began to rush towards him. The chief knew he could now use the rocket launcher to his advantage. He waited for them just to move a little closer into the kill zone.
(Cortana) enemy is in the kill zone.
( Chief ) Affirmative
He launched the missile destroying the remaining geth
(Cortana) glad that's over with now let's get to that other bomb.
No way. How? They were trying to comprehend what had just happened. Did it just punch the missile and change its direction? How is that even possible? How is it not destroyed? Shepard was worried now what the hell they were dealing with. She knew now that maybe this wasn't the best idea and that this thing could really represent a big problem for her and her team. Kaiden stay focused and be ready for anything the moment it proves hostile to us. Well, we'll do what we can to stop it. Ashley williams had just about finished disarming the last bomb
(cortana) we're here get me close to the bomb.
The chief put his hand on the bomb and began to disarm it. This should take me a few seconds, Cortana replied. As the spartan held its hand out to the bomb he couldn't help but notice the commander and her comrades approaching.
(Shepard) were finished with our part, how are you doing on your end?
As the chief looked at them, Cortana spoke to him and were finished, she said.
(chief) I'm done here.
(Ashley) How did you do that? All you did was extend your arm to the bomb and made contact with it and you were able to disable it?
Kaiden and Shepard looked at it As well, I think it oughta have a good explanation for it.
(cortana) tell them your armour is a supercomputer chief they can't be allowed to know about me, not yet at least.
(Master Chief) Its my armour's Many features.
(Ashley) bull crap!!!
(Shepard) That's enough williams!!. So you're saying your armour is capable of this?. So you're not a synthetic ? So there is a living being under that armour..The master Chief stood still for a Moment. Yes Mam.
(Shepard) i'm having a hard time believing that. Seeing as we can't even see your face. With that one way gold plated visor.
(Chief) with all due respect mam don't we need to get to that beacon. Its just up ahead
(Shepard) you're right we do,but we need to be sure you wont try to kill us as soon as we reach it and take it from us. You're gonna have to surrender your weapons and youll need to be restrained. We've already seen first hand what you are capable of.
The chief looked at them. They were serious about they're demands
(Chief) you don't wanna do this Commander. This won't end well for you. If I wanted to eliminate you and your team I could have a long time ago. And without any effort.
(Ashley) is that a threat?
Kaiden and Jane lifted their weapons at him. Ready to do what was necessary for the good of the mission.
(Cortana) chief!!!!! Get out of the way Knights!!!
(chief) get down nowww!!!!
The chief moved out of the way as fast as he could avoiding critical shots from the promethian knights the commander and her team looked behind them.
(Shepard) what the hell are those!!!!! Everyone move!!! get out of the way.
A horrible battle cry came out of knights as they do when they engage in combat.
(Ashley) shit, shit,shit, what the hell are those things
The knights opened fire on shepard and her team one of them landed a shot on kaiden ripping through his kinetic shields and damaging his arm.
(Kaiden) ahhhhhhhh im hit.
(Shapard) talk to me, how bad is it?
The commander saw his wound while shooting back at these white machines.
We need to get you to a medic quick or you'll bleed out. Ashley!!! Cover me, work your way to the Beacon. As ashley returned fire on these machine she notice her rifle was having little effect against them she switched from her rifle to her shotgun she began to notice that it was doing more damage to them then her other weapons.
(Ashley) commander switch to your heavy assault rifle or shotguns. Light Rifles dont seem to be working on them as much.
(Shepard) Alright, Williams copy that.
As shepard dragged kaiden. Screaming in agony and pain. Just hold on, Kaiden, we're getting you out of here. How many are there. Ash?
(Ashley) 2 maybe 3 i can't tell im to occupied trying not to get shot by those things.
(Shepard) dammit where is that big thing we could sure use its help right about now instead of it ditching us well we can't blame him we tried to make him surrender his weapons and restrain him.
(Chief) commander get yourself and you're team to the beacon ill cover you.
(Shepard) well what do you know my prayers have been answered. Ashley on me double time help me carry kaiden to the beacon.im calling in the evac. This is commander shepard can you hear me Normandy?
(Joker) i read you commander what you're status? Over.
(Shepard) we found the beacon but we got a casualty. Kaiden been shot and me and ashley are being outgunned by some machines.
( joker) i read you commander on our way e.t.a 7 min. Sending transport.
(Shepard) copy that. I placed a distress beacon for you to come lock on to. Alright ill ride will be here in 7 min. We need to hold them off.
