The First Contact War
Chapter 6
Teth
2622 March 16th Earth Standard Calendar, Luke Sparrow onboard the Resolute en route to rescue Jabba's son, Resolute hanger.
"So you got a job for me but you won't tell us what it is?" asked Nate, still hadn't dropped the flat, stern voice. Luke looked from Nate his weapon and thought for a while then looked back to Nate. Jake, Simon, Amy, Nate and thirteen MARSOC marines along with two pilots for the VTOL were gathered in the section of the Venerator hanger given for them to use.
"Actually now that you mention it, a situation has just come up. Ever heard of the Hutt clans?"
Nate and the men in front of him frowned their eyebrows in confusion and said, "Can't say that I have, who are they?"
"This is one of the Hutts," said Shepard as he pushed a button on the hologram transmitter that was on his desk and the greenish-black holographic image of a giant, grotesque slug creature appeared and he said, "Name is Jabba the Hutt"
Upon seeing the image of Jabba, Nate's eyebrows shot up as he looked at it in shock and said "Damn, that thing looks like an irradiated mutant giant slug with yellow Googly eyes glued on it" The others had a similar reaction.
"That was what I thought when I first laid eyes on this giant slug," said Luke grimacing and then he said "This Hutt is apparently a part of a group of other Hutts who each lead an organized crime groups and a few including Jabba here are part of a council that governs a large part of the eastern half of the galaxy known as Hutt space. Jabba is now the most dangerous and most powerful Hutt in terms of money and control over his own crime empire"
"So he is the prize? We'll be sent to take him down or what?" asked Nate unsure of his job which probably involves this crime lord.
"Jabba is not the prize at the moment. Our ally the Galactic Republic has informed us that now this crime lord has control over a number of major trade routes in the galaxy and we need his consent to use these routes to get supplies and much-needed troops and equipment to our major military outposts all over the galaxy" said Luke sternly.
"The Republic wants to work with a criminal? Isn't that risky?" asked Amy, now somewhat shocked, surprised, and confused at the Republic's decision to work with a warlord.
"It is risky, but we do need to get those trade routes before Dooku and the Confederacy do. They have had the same idea as the Republic" said Jake.
"Ah, now I get it, one of the many typical wartime scenarios. The enemy wants something so vitally important that we know it could tip the tide of the war in their favour if they get it, so we need to make certain that they don't get it" said Simon now understanding the situation.
"Exactly Simon," said Luke with a small chuckle and a small half smile.
"So how do we get on Jabba's good side and get access to those trade routes before the Confederacy?" asked Nate now curious.
"Three days ago, some Republic agents reported that Jabba's son was travelling outside of Jabba's fortress or palace and then within a few hours ago they reported that Jabba's son was kidnapped and Jabba himself was putting up a big reward for whoever rescues his son. We have received intelligence that someone, most likely Bounty Hunters or Separatists are holding his son on Teth in the outer rim" said Luke as he pushed a button on the transmitter and Jabba's image was replaced by what seems to be a baby version of Jabba appeared.
"I can see the resemblance," asked Nate a little grossed out by the image.
"Yeah, and Nate, I am assigning you to the team to find this 'kid' with the Jedi while the rest of us sweep the hideout," said Luke and he pushed the button on the transmitter and the image disappeared.
Nate nodded and said "Should I bring any lettuce with me to lure the kid out?" causing some chuckles to emerge.
"If you want and can find some, then be my guest"
"So how are we getting in?" asked a Marine
"The Republic will be sending in Torrent Company on three gunships and two walkers. We'll be using the Warbird, unlike the Republic, we will HALO jump in. The Republic will land a click south of the Compound"
"So what is Force Recon's assessment," asked Nate confused.
"Recon is currently on Teth put they can't contact us until we get there and they get on board or else risk detection. I want you all to look over the data on this tablet." said Luke as he pulled out a device that looked like a Kindle Fire HD tablet that was in case cover that had the symbol of the UEG Military on the front, A picture of Earth with an eagle with two heads resting on top wings spread to full extension.
"Understood sir"
"Be back here half an hour before we exit Hyperspace. Dismissed" said Luke.
2622 March 16th Earth Standard Calendar, Luke Sparrow onboard the Resolute en route to Teth, Mess hall 1 hour before departure from Hyperspace.
Luke was currently eating what he assumed was the Republic's version of MREs and had to admit it tasted better than the stuff they got. There were a few clones in the mess with him but they were sticking to their tables meaning that Luke sat alone. Just then a Tortugra entered the mess. She appeared to be young, early to mid-teens probably, since her white and blue striped lekku and montrals were still short. The outfit she was wearing was of togruta-theme design with maroon tube top and mini skirt with white tights and brownish-red boots, gauntlets, and gloves. She also had a red sash hanging from the center of her belt that was next to a white metal lightsaber. Also on her head was some strange pale white pieces strung up and were put on her forehead. She picked up atray and grabbed some food. Luke went back to eating.
"Is it okay if I sit here?" a feminine voice asked. Luke looked up a saw the Tortuga girl.
"Not at all" he replied as she took a seat.
"I'm Ashoka Tano padawan to Master Skywalker, and you are?"
"Commander Luke Sparrow it's a pleasure to meet you," Luke said extending his hand, Ashoka shook it.
"So what's life like in the Orion arm"
"It's quite peaceful as we are the only species living there but that means we fight each other, but since the discovery of the Republic racism has been at an all-time low, instead now its xenophobia"
"Why are the people xenophobic?"
"They're scared, there scared because the galaxy just got a whole lot bigger. We are a small fish in a monstrous ocean, one we don't yet fully understand or are used to"
"Oh"
"But we are what you call a welfare state, so we try to help the worst off and our economy is focused more on tertiary products and military production due to so few species. Most of planetary colonies populations live in massive cities."
"You have colonies?"
"Yeah each colony has a governor elected every few years and each colony is colonized by a certain country or OAG colonist, therefor it's a OAG colony"
"So they're not independent planets?"
"Well... sort of, they're sort of like a federation as they look after their own internal matters but follow the overarching rules laid down by the central government and they all have a seat in our senate."
"I see..."
"So why is someone so young doing out on the front lines?"
"Not you too, I'm only seventeen" she wined.
"Wait, you're basically a child soldier then!"
"Hey, I've been fighting in this conflict for over a year and a half. I think I've done more than enough to earn that rank Commander; the same way you no doubt got yours" She countered back getting feisty over the remark.
"Perhaps but that doesn't excuse your government to use child soldiers. Where I'm from that's considered a war crime and besides should the Jedi really bring a child into a warzone?" The astounded marine told the snippy teenager. He was about to ask how she knew his own rank but the fiery teen scoffed at his comment.
"A war crime? That would be true if the Republic and the Jedi Order did so, but I'm a Padawan learner so I'm not exactly what you may call a normal kid. So what do you make of the Temple so far?" She asked finishing off her first bite of a tube shaped foodstuff.
"Pretty impressive. It puts to shame a lot of the old ones back on Earth" Luke replied swallowing a mouthful of a porridge like substance.
"It's what most people first think of when they see it, other than the Archives of course. Judging by your reaction to the skyscrapers from what I heard from Skyguy and the Temple I take your world doesn't have giant buildings? Also, why did you change your governments name to OAG from UEG?"
"No, we have what we consider large, we just don't have ones that literally go through the clouds as much as yours. Even the Bourne Tower looks puny compared to some of the towers and complexes out there" He told her and tried thinking of the closest thing the food he was currently chewing tasted of. Tangy porridge was the best he could come up with.
"Speaking of your people, how many are there of you where you're from?" The young Commander shifted the conversation in a different direction.
"At least 1,465 trillion from the Inner colonies, 368 billion from the outer and 825 billion from the intermediate colonies"
"That's Huge, and that from only a hundred and fifty-two worlds!" Ahsoka interrupted.
"As for the name change... We felt that Orion Arm represent us than Earth government as it refers to where we originated from in the galaxy rather than our home world" Luke could see she was visibly surprised at his response to the population but it didn't bother him the slightest.
"Commander Tano, The General would like to inform you that he wishes to see you before the ship exits hyperspace concerning your role in our assault"
"Thanks, Hardcase"
"You're that OAG Commander aren't you"
"Yes...?"
"Names Hardcase, I saw your marksmen ship on Christophsis, if you want to put it to the test, you can find me down at the armoury"
"I think I'll take you up on that next time I'm on board"
"Good, I'll see you there then," Hardcase said before walking off.
"Nice guy, so how long have you been a Jedi?"
"Since I was three. Master Plo found me and brought me here after a mission on my home world, Shili" Ahsoka told him.
"Oh, don't you have any family back on Shili, is it?"
"Yeah, my parents agreed for me to be taken to the Temple to be trained as a Jedi"
"Do you see them often?"
"No, when a person joins the Jedi Order they are forbidden to make contact with any family outside the Order. It's breaks up any form of attachment which is against our Code" Luke put his fork back on the tray, completely stunned to hear of such a thing but was more amazed by lack of disheartenment by the teen.
"Hang on hang on, so you're not allowed to see or speak with any of your family? That's not right" He frowned not liking what he was hearing
"It is a part of the Jedi Code, one of many rules we must follow. Some of Jedi tend to bend, or in my Master's case break, it occasionally depending on the circumstance" The young Jedi simply smirked at the last part of her sentence.
"Still, to be separated from your family and told you are not to see them again is wrong. Is this how the Jedi recruit?"
"You make it sound like we are a bunch of heartless beings who steal children without any consent. When a child is born he or she has their blood tested and midichlorians counted. Afterwards, if the count is high the Jedi would approach the family of that child and offer them the chance for their youngling to become a Jedi" She simply explained her people's way of recruiting their next generation.
"And if they refuse?" He asked, paying more attention to her now than the rest of his breakfast.
"I don't think we've had many cases in people refusing. The Jedi are a respected organisation and seen as a force of good, so many people don't refuse. We don't just offer it to families, we offer it to any being with a high presence in the force" Ahsoka told him defensively.
"Perhaps it's a good thing me and my people don't have these midichlorian things. We don't have a high opinion on those who take children and keep them away from loved ones, dictating their free will" The conversation was starting to quickly turn into a heated argument but the marine was surprised with her next question instead of a rebuke.
"So what are your beliefs?"
"In what exactly?" He replied not clear on her meaning.
"I don't know, politics, how your army is run or what your religious beliefs are"
"I'm not a part of the Army so my opinion on them is irrelevant really and I follow a religion called Christianity in particular protestant, its really all about love, forgiveness and helping others. As for politics, I have my views as any person does it's just I don't care too much for politics as long as they aren't cruel towards areas of society. Politicians are all the same regardless of what party they belong to with some exceptions" It was a sweet and simple answer and one that the young Commander seemed to agree with him on.
"We're in complete agreement there. Although there are some politicians who are alright." She started digging into the last piece of her breakfast "What was th-"she was interrupted by a beeping noise coming from Luke's wrist alerting him that he had half an hour before they arrived.
"Sorry but I'm going to have to cut this conversation short. That was just letting me know I need to be in the hanger preparing for our assault on Teth, later" He said
"Later," Commander Tano said as he deposited his tray and walked out the mess hall.
2622 March 16th Earth Standard Calendar, Luke Sparrow onboard the Resolute about to rescue Jabba's son, Resolute's hanger.
Luke followed Anakin as the Republic shuttle landed in front of them. As the door opened he saw two ARF troopers with a Flectarn green and white pattern on their amour.
"Lieutenant, did the kidnappers see you?" Asked Anakin with R2 alongside him.
"No sir, were the best scouts in the regiment"
"What about the bounty hunters, are they still down there?" Asked Luke.
"I don't know sir; we haven't seen them in a while"
"Well, what are we up against?"
The clone reached behind him and grabbed a holo-projecter, pressing a button it displayed a monastery. "Looks about at least two droid battalions protecting the monastery. Its heavily fortified you won't be able to land there"
"Good work get some rest," Anakin said before turning away and Luke and R2 following.
"You think your boys can handle this?" Asked Anakin.
"Is that a rhetorical question because I can answer that"
"So then how do you intend to get there? Your grappling cables don't have the reach"
"Jumping"
"That... doesn't answer my question"
"Yes it does," Luke said approaching a LAAT gunship were Ahsoka was talking to some troops. Luke and Anakin joined them.
"That sounds like a lot, even for a Jedi"
"I heard you were surrounded by droids. How did you ever get the shield down?"
"Okay, so there is a wall behind him with a hole in the middle. So I pull the wall down destroying the droids and saving the General" Ahsoka explained raising chuckles from the clones and Luke.
"Is that true sir?" asked Rex.
"Well... most of it. We still have a job to do"
"Yes Sir, you heard the General move it" and Luke and the crowd dispersed.
2622 March 16th Earth Standard Calendar, Luke Sparrow On board the Warbird in the air.
"Skywalker were breaking off to engage our landing, have fun down there"
"Understood, but I still don't see how you are getting up there?"
"You will, trust me"
Luke looked over the assembled sixteen marines assembled in the warbird each rechecking their parachutes over.
"Remember your boosters on your exos will only save your life not protect you from a major injury and aim for the roof if you overshoot its a long walk back up"
"Understood sir!"
"Luke come in this is master Obi Wan"
"I read you Master Kenobi"
"Jabba has given us one rotation to get his son back, once I am finished here I will join you"
"Hurry back, don't want you to miss all the action"
"I look forward to it" and with that, the communication was cut
"This is your pilot speaking were are four clics out, our clone friends are drawing enemy fire but I'm going to activate the cloaking system to be safe, dropping in three"
Everyone stood up in twos ready to jump out weapons attached to their sides. A red light came on.
"Everyone check your buddy" Luke ordered as everyone checked the parachute in front of them. The door opened as the air started to whistle past. A green light came on, replacing the red.
"Go, Go, Go!" Yelled Luke as he ran forward and jumped out of the rear ramp. A weightless sensation overtook him as he plummeted faster and faster towards the rapidly encroaching monastery. By now his limbs were spread to increase drag, glancing at the altitude meter it read 6,000 feet only 1,000 more to go, 5.5 seconds. he could hear the wind rushing past him and could see the droids firing at the clones who were scaling the wall and saw one fall off. He pulled his cord and the parachute opened a few seconds later followed by everyone else. They slowly glided down on top of the roof about one hundred metros above the courtyard and could audibly hear the droids blasting away and the sound of an explosion from down the cliff. Finally wrangling in the parachute and ensuring it wouldn't blow off he spoke.
"Set up firing positions on the roof and take out those droids"
Immediately the marines and him went prone on the roof and opened fire. The effects were instant, the droids were confused when some were hit from behind and toppled over the cliff while most the of the survivors turned round to see the marines on the roof and opened fire. But it was clear that the Earth weapons had a better rate of fire and accuracy than their droid counterparts and quickly tore through them, all in time to see Anakin pop up in a force jump, land a kill the rest. Three rolly droid things then appeared and some shield popped up that negated the plasma fire. Luke then saw Ahsoka on the AT-TE walkers cannon fire and blow up the three droids. Luke fired his grapple onto the roof before assailing down and waiting at the bottom of the massive metal door for the Jedi to arrive. Seeing the clones and Jedi approach he called out.
"What took you so long?"
"Oh you know, climbing a cliff with droids shooting at us, you?"
"Jumped out a Warbird and parachuted onto the roof before taking out said droids"
"So that's what you meant by 'Jumping'"
"Yep, ready to go find our slug, Nate your up, we'll help set up a perimeter and sweep the grounds"
40 minutes later
Luke and the Jedi stood around the Jedi Starfighter contacting Obi Wan.
"Anakin did you locate Jabba's son?"
"We have him, but it looks like the separatist are behind his abduction. This smells like count Dooku to me"
"I think its little stinky you smell" Pipped in Ahsoka.
"I bet Dooku is using us to get Jabba to join the separatists"
"Master that's not the only problem, this little huttlet is very sick"
"not sure we can get him back to Tatooine alive master this whole rescue may backfire on us, I still don't think working with the Hutts is a good idea"
"Anakin you know they control shipping routes in the outer rim. Jabbas cooperation is crucial to the war effort, if you let anything happen to his son, our chances are chances of a treaty with him will disappear" As Obi Wan was saying this Luke heard a strange noise and looked into the distance. His helmet zoomed in on some black dots and two weird ships with four wings. Wait those are those Droids He thought.
"Droids incoming, get to cover!" he said picking up his M416 and then realizing there was nowhere to go that wasn't open except for the building's entrance.
"Master we've got trouble"
"Defensive positions" Ordered Rex.
"Anakin?"
"We're under attack here master we could use some help," Anakin said while the clones were running towards the entrance yelling to each other.
"those are bombers! Marines, inside the building, now! we'll lay down covering fire from there" Luke yelled as he started to make a break towards the monastery's entrance followed by the other marines.
"I'll get there as soon as I can, protect the Hutt Anakin," Obi-Wan said before the connection went offline. The droid fighters opened fire causing Anakin to deflect them. The clones started firing at the Droids in the air and now on the outside balcony as the AT-TE walker started to engage the droids as well. R2 jumped out of the Starfighter just before it blew up from attacking fighters. One of the droid's massive transport ships was unloading onto the balcony.
"Suppressing fire!" Luke ordered as he opened fire with his M416 spitting blue plasma at the incoming droids from inside the building followed by the rest of the marines following suit.
"Get inside" Anakin ordered Ahsoka as she and R2 ran for where the marines were while the clones pushed forward firing all the while. A few lucky shots from two Spider Droids put an end to the AT-TE walker losing the clones and marines their heavy support.
"Fall back" Anakin ordered knowing they would now stand little chance of survival without the walker. The clones immediately took off to were the marines were covering them still firing at the droids. Luke hit to button that closed the door as the clones started to enter.
"Fall back, fall back" Rex was calling. The door was almost closed now as Anakin rolled through underneath Indiana Jones style.
"Captain, Commander we'll stay here until General Kenobi arrives with reinforcements" Ahsoka was giving Anakin a strange look.
"What?"
"Master do you honestly think we can hold them off, we need to find another way out of here"
"Our mandate is to protect this Hutt and that is what we're going to do Ahsoka"
"Our mandate master skywalker is to get the Hutt back to Tatooine. In time. Alive. Which we won't be able to do before Kenobi arrives "Luke said voicing his opinion.
"I suppose either of you have a plan then? "Before R2 gave some beeps.
"Well yes...or I think so...R2 willing"
"All right snips I'll trust you on this one. Captain hold them here as long as you can" Anakin said before walking away with Ahsoka and R2 in tow.
"Commander you coming or what? "Ahsoka said turning.
"Someone has to stay here and make sure Torrent here doesn't get all the credit and besides someone has to keep them alive" Luke replied jokingly, causing the clones to roll their eyes.
"I'll hold you to that "he heard Anakin call back.
"Are you sure it isn't cause you'll miss us and that you like us?" asked Rex.
"I don't know what you're talking about, someone has to hold your hand, might as well be the most badass fighting force this galaxy has ever seen "Luke replied grinning.
"Who us?" Joked a clone.
"No, the Marines"
"Alright you heard the general, get ready to turn those clankers into scrap metal," Rex said as they all went to cover.
And so the marines and clones waited on edge for the inevitable droid attack. Minuets passed. They had all taken up positions behind pillars on the side of the entrance corridor. Luke had ordered that should the droids be about to overrun them that the marines were to activate their cloaks and fall back and rescue any prisoners, if any or assist Kenobi when he arrived. With a stffff the door opened.
"They cut the lock" causing everyone to point the weapons at the now ascending door.
"Now!" yelled Luke as the C17 on the bottom of the door blew up destroying any droid close to the door.
"Here they come!" As the droids started opening fire walking through the ruined door with the marines and clones responding in kind.
"Hold the line "By now all the B1s had been destroyed and a wave of super battle droids and spider droids was entering. The LMG-5's were really helping stem the tide of droids but they were beginning to overheat. About four clones and a marine were dead.
"watch your left" The spider droids were becoming a real problem.
"Sir what should we d-"BOOM. the marine and the two next to him were blown apart.
"Activate the next C17" Luke yelled.
BOOM. and the second wave was dealt with. By this point, most of the clones were down including the captain.
"Fall back! Everyone activate your cloaks and get out of here no-"Luke stated before a blast launched him against the wall knocking him unconscious.
"Luke!" Simon yelled.
"Simon we have to go now or we won't be able to save him!" yelled Nate.
"Fuck, fall back!" called out Jake as he activated his cloak and disappeared from droid sight followed by the surviving eleven marines.
"We'll be back sir," Amy said under her breath. and the marines fled deeper into the building and heading towards the roof.
5 minutes later
"Uhhhh" Luke groaned as he regained consciousness "what happened?"
"Mistress, another survivor" robotic voice called out.
"Put him with the rest, "a feminine voice said this time.
"Roger roger. Get up earthling"
"Its marine asshole"
"Get moving, and hands on your head" Luke stood shakily and looked ahead of him, he saw the clones huddled against the destroyed AT-TE walker with their hands behind their heads with the droids surrounding them. Unfortunately for the droids, they hadn't stripped him of his exosuit meaning he could fight back if he chose to. With a shove, he was pushed next to captain Rex and several other clones.
"Nice of you to join us" quipped the captain.
"It looked like you were having fun"
"Stop talking" ordered a droid, but that didn't stop Luke from noticing all the fighters from launching.
"Psss Rex Psss" Luked whispered.
"What? "whispered the clone.
"The sepi's launched their fighters. I think Kenobi is here"
Rex nodded.
"Come in Rex do you copy. Come in Rex"
"Did you here that?"
"It came from the prisoners"
"Let me show you how it works clanker," Rex said as the droid leaned in and he punched it causing the clones and Luke to do the same to the droids nearest to them, grabbing their weapons and opening fire on the nearest droids. Then grappling cables from the roof hit the walkers as marine's zip lined down them landing at the base of the walker. The marines then preceded to place portable cover around the legs to protect them and their clone allies. It was chest high made from a kevlar-Titanium-A mixture, Nano-weaved together making it very strong.
"I read you general were pinned down in the courtyard," Rex said moving his shoulder to doge incoming blaster fire.
"Do you need help?" Anakin asked as Rex fired some shots at the droids "I'll take that as a yes captain standby were on our way"
Luke let off some fire at the droids felling two before ducking down into cover. It was twelve marines and several clone's vs a battalion of droids. It did not look promising. The AT-TE provided excellent cover and with the portable cover, the marines provided it was a fort. Rex hoped over the top of the walker to speak to another clone, Luke was more concerned about the Droid fighter still in the courtyard but with no rocket to take it out, it was going to be a problem.
"Good to see your all right mate "Called Nate over the sound of the battle.
"Don't look so bad yourself?" Luke said popping of some shots from the droid blaster. "Where is the sight on this thing for Pete's sake! "Luke said annoyed.
"Your complaining that your gun doesn't have a sight at a time like this when were surrounded! "Yelled a nearby clone.
"Chin up mate that's a good thing "Luke replied
"How is that a good thing!"
"Now we can point our gun in any direction and hit the bastards," Luke said smiling. Luke let of more blaster fire before his weapon cut out and died. Like second nature he reached for his M1911 pistol which also hadn't been confiscated and let of some semi-auto bursts at the droids. At the same time, a droid fighter on the other side fell and crushed a super battle droid.
"This is it scrap'em!"Rex yelled as he and another clone jumped and took cover behind the dead fighter. Firing a few shots Simon yelled "Covering fire as his LMG-5 swiveled and opened fire on the droids approaching Rex and the other clone. The other clone's blaster ran out forcing the clone to take cover before running at a super knocking its arm away and attempted to punch it. The super merely grabbed one arm, hoisted the clone up and shot him through the chest before discarding the corpse to the ground. It was at this point the remaining clones and marines found themselves pushed back to the fallen droid fighter. There was a quick lull in the fighting.
"Surrender Republic dogs"
"We've got you outnumbered!" Rex countered.
"Outnumbered! Wait, one, two, three-" Before green laser took out the droids and Kenobi landed in front of them lightsaber drawn striking down droids. Next three LAAT gunships took out the Droid landing craft on the balcony before the clone cargo jumped out and started blasting droids.
"Come on men!" Luke yelled running to where the 212th where landing. Two gunships then destroyed the remaining fighter the droids next to it. Luke and Rex took up position next to the fallen walker again.
"Where's Skywalker?" asked Kenobi.
"Don't know sir, best guess he still in the castle?" Rex said blasting a droid while Kenobi deflect some bolts.
"Keep the droids occupied I'll go find him," Obi-Wan said before running into the monastery. By now most the droids were scrap and only a few stragglers remained. Luke fired a shot killing one of the last droids.
"Cover me!" called Rex as he ran and rolled under a spider droid with a grenade in hand. Sticking the grenade to the Spider droid Rex rolled away again with the droid exploding with its head landing with a thud behind the captain. As the clones killed off the last droids Luke turned to Rex and Cody.
"Well that was fu,n "Luke said "Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to get my gun back" as he strolled into the entrance corridor to where he was knocked out looking for his custom M416.
"Your commander is od,d" said Cody.
"We know, that's what makes the job interesting," said Nate. Only four clones and the captain remained of Torrent company and nine marines including Luke.