"speech"

"radio/hologram/etc. communication"

Ship Names

'thoughts'

You get the point.

Joseph Sage: Originally ONI was still around when I started that chapter and Osman was in charge but the timeline went through a few (3) reworks before I posted it, its incomplete as to give me more room to maneuver but most of the important events are in there. That's why Harper is referred to as 'her' I overlooked it while I was reading through the text.
And yes Grunts, Hunters, Jackals and the Engineers will make an appearance in chapters to come.

Bmanbeast57: You have read my mind, that is what I was planning for this chapter.

Slade 01:While yes MAC have a theoretically unlimited range its easier to evade the slug the further away you are, that's why in Halo(and many other franchises that use solid projectiles) there is a engagement range for ships, its to maximize the chance of hitting your target and minimalize the chance of the target evading.
I didn't put the Chief back into service immediately it left that out for each person to interpret but yes, chief is currently not on active duty, he is undergoing examination and R&R, tho that will likely change with the political situation. Since the whole UNSC is starting to move back into Wartime gear and the UEG is slowly but surely getting into War footing because of Palpatine's actions.

1740: Yes, Yes it is. And I plan on having it used, be it on the Republic, CIS or the Flood.

I do not own Halo or Star Wars; each franchise is owned by their respective owners.
now that that is out of the way let us begin

Coruscant, Republic Senate, September 30th 2583

"The senate meeting regarding recent UNSC and Sangheili actions is now in session!" announced Mas Amedda, a navy officer with the name of Tarkin started "Would the UEG and Sangheili Representatives please answer, why their Respective Navies were in the Balamak system and destroyed Republic assets in the Region?"

The UEG representative, reluctantly pulled out a small blue ball that started to float and soon turned into a hologram of a Man in a very expensive looking suit. The person was smoking a cigarette so he didn't answer immediately, he kept the senate waiting as he puffed out smoke and finally Spoke. "We were fixing your mistakes" and that was all he said,

"Excuse me? Do you have any idea who you are talking to or what you are talking about?!" blurred out Tarkin, he was offended by the Man's response, but the one that came took the cake. "Yes I do, Wilhuff Tarkin, Born on Eriadu, 45 years old, Blood type B-, Holding the Rank of Admiral and currently wasting my time."

If Tarkin was angry before, now he was furious "H- How, do you know this, who are you?!" The man took another puff of his Cigarette and answered "Head of UNSC Intelligence, and I know everything about you that is worth knowing Admiral" Tarkin said very angry "So you just admitted to be spying on the Republic?" The man smiled for a moment "Spying on terrorists is harden then spying on you. Not to mention the republic 'intelligence office' trying to Spy on us too. But you can't really call it a 'intelligence office' in its current state, before you try to send further agents, wait a few thousand years, will you? I have more important things to do then to read reports of Republic agents trying to pass a Naval Anchorage in a Civilian ship."

Tarkin was a bit embarrassed by what the Man said, they lost contact with all their Agents they send to UEG space very quickly and now he knew why. "But I am getting of track here, regarding your question, why don't we let the monitor of the Instillation that your forces landed on explain in detail what we did and why we did it." And on que, the Yellow ball that was floating next to the representatives.

"Greeting, I am 007 Contrite Witness, Former Monitor of Instillation 02, I will answer any questions the Reclaimers have authorized me to answer" Said the floating ball. This took the Senate by surprise a little. Tarkin regained his composure he lost to the man and asked the Ball "Will you tell us what happened on this ring 4 days ago?"

The ball replied "Why yes I will. I was doing standard administrative work aboard my Installation when I detected 6 unknown ships approaching it, as per protocol I didn't answer any Communication attempts and put all facilities into lockdown. When your forces landed on my installation and attempted to open the Flood containment facility, I reacted as stated per protocol and engaged defensive measures and attacked the people attempting to open the facility. When 62 more ships arrived, I feared the worse, that perhaps I would fail in my duty and the Flood would be released. But then I detected Reclaimers onboard of those 62 ships and was overjoyed, after 100028 years of awaiting the Reclaimers return, they arrived on just the right moment and followed the Protocol almost to the letter.

They Disposed of the Unknowns but unfortunately, they were not fast enough and the Flood was released from containment. Protocol dictates that the Array be instantly activated as to prevent the infection from spreading. The Reclaimers retrieved the Activation Index but refused to fire the Instillation, upon further investigation we have found that the Reclaimers would cleanse the ring of the Infection from Orbit. As reluctant as I was to leave my instillation, the reclaimers told me to go with them because the damage to the instillation will likely by severe and they would like to avoid damaging me.

They then gave me access to their information regarding you, and I must say, your lack of knowledge about the Flood is concerning, your lack on basic understanding of when a door is locked it has a purpose to be locked is even more concerning, you should be grateful to the reclaimers for being there and fixing your errors."

"You keep mentioning the Reclaimers but who are they exactly?" asked Tarkin, 007 answered "Why the Reclaimers are the Reclaimers, chosen to inherited the mantle of responsibility from my creators and safeguard the Galaxy" Tarkin got annoyed by this vague answer, but it was his fault for asking what he did. He asked again "Are we the Reclaimers?" 007 answered "No, currently, there are only 5 reclaimers standing in this building. One is standing beside me and the others are Holding guard at the entrance of our booth"

"What does this 'Instillation' do?" asked Tarkin, 007 said "I am not allowed to answer that question" this annoyed Tarkin a bit so he asked another question "Are there other of these 'Instillations'?" 007 gave the same Answer "I am not allowed to answer that question" before Tarkin could ask another question, 007 floated back to the UEG Representative.

"Umm… Well then, now onto the Subject of the UNSC destroying 2 Venators in wild space" was what Tarkin said, he noticed a smirk appear on the Man's face. "Would the UNSC explain why they destroyed 2 Venators unprovoked?" Asked Tarkin again. The man typed something off screen and soon a large hologram of a UNSC Ship appeared. The man said "This is UNSC Forward Unto Dawn it was boarded by the Crew of the Republic Venator, attacked our crew and started stripping the inside of our ship for any equipment they could find." The man typed something again and the Hologram of the ship got replaced by a cleverly edited Recording of Marines fighting off Covenant boarding parties but the Covenant was replaced by clone troopers. Section 2 did a very good job since the senate was filled with murmurs and whispers the moment the Video started playing.

"We Received a SOS signal and responded to it, when we arrived, we found the Republic receiving reinforcements and they refused all attempts at communication so we opened fire once the crew of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn disconnected from the Venator. So, tell me Admiral, what part of this was unprovoked? Our ship was in wild Space, controlled by no one, and yet the Republic boarded it and fought our crew, without provocation."

Tarkin was defeated, all attempts to pull the UEG into a trap failed, instead he as now in a corner, he could either admit to what happened and give the UEG more ammunition or he could deny it all even with the Video evidence that they have Provided.

The Man once again spoke "If that is all then we will be on our way, compared to the Republic, we have a government to run" and the hologram disappeared, the UEG representative picked up the blue ball and their pod went back to their booth and soon the UEG and Sangheili left the Senate. The Senate was dumbfounded never before has a government been so blatantly disrespectful against them.

Palpatine was fuming on the inside, his best Man failed to corner the UEG or the Sangheili, instead he was cornered by them. His plans got delayed again. He had to deal with them now, and if the force was to be believed soon, they would attempt to kill him, it would be enough to declare war on them and finally get rid of the annoyance that they were.

Sitting in a Room staring at a star was Harper having a drink. One of his screens went active, he pressed it and the image of a woman appeared "Lawson, commence Operation 'Headless Rider' and 'para bellum' I want it done in a week, Hood gave the Permission, Madam president already Addressed the Senate. We are going to deliver the Declaration to the Republic and hour before you begin."

Coruscant, October 5th 2583

"Breaking News, Republic Navy Command bombed, and an attempt at the Chancellors life" Was the text at the bottom of the news broadcast. A Human then Turned to the Camera and began speaking "Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to Coruscant News. Just an Hour ago the UEG and Sangheili handed in a formal War Declaration citing 'Republic aggression against UEG Citizens and the Republic Navy infringing on UEG space' as its reason. And moments ago, a Bomb went off in the Navy command building, as of right now the situation of any survivors is unknown. An Attempt at the Chancellors life also happened today.

A Fly by happened, a Speeder rammed the chancellors transport and all his guards were killed, The Chancellor got hit by a very high caliber Slug thrower and lost his Left Arm, he is currently being taken care of at the best Hospital on Coruscant.

In other news…

The Shot that was heard in the Galaxy as it became known was the first engagement in the Allied Species-Republic war, with MIO attempting an assassination on the Republics Chancellor but failing in the Process. The Republic Navy quickly got mobilized and a fleet of over 180 Ships was being prepared to venture into UEG space to begin the assault on UEG planets. The CIS-Republic war grinds to a Halt as the CIS is concerned with UEG and Sangheili Actions and dedicate more forces to internal Security, While the Republic pulls forces from the CIS front over to the Allied Front.

The War Machine of the Sangheili Navy and the UNSC begin turning and all Personnel got recalled back into Duty. Another Bloody Chapter of Humanities History just began, a Chapter to ensure their Existence once again.

This was origninaly part of Chapter 4 but I decided to split it into 2 parts and make it a introduction to a 2nd part of the fic. I know its short, it was meant to be, and I am posting it because no new update will come from me for 1-3 months for this fic due to School, I have exams in a few weeks and I have a lot of them. I also have a 2nd fic to write so I wanted to leave you all with something to look forward to.

Till next time.