Charon Relay. 2178CE. 12:00. 2 hours before Assault on Torfan.

Once believed as one of pluto's moon the Charon Relay was now much more than a speck in Earth's night sky. The relay was now the link between the central jewel of the human civilisation Earth and the rest of the galaxy. Hanging on the outskirts of the relay Alliance ships arrived through the use of FTL drives coming from numerous parts of the Sol system as the armada lingered awaiting for the arrival of all it's forces. After two years of searching for the conspirators of the Skyllian Blitz the hunt was almost over and now with retribution in it's grasp Alliance military where ensuring they had the numbers to succeed. With the SSV Vindicator arriving it took mere seconds for it's experienced pilot Hawk to slot into place near the front of the armada before coming to an abrupt halt.

"Sir that's us in position."

Sat in his office Drake Eden heard his trusted pilot's voice come across the loudspeakers within his office creating a light smile. Pulling himself up out of his chair Drake looked down at the array of buttons across his desk as a single tap activated the comm signals will he spoke confidently into the empty air. "Understood Hawk". Deactivating the comm signals in a similar fashion a quick tap allowed the captain to leave his quarters silently with the doors opening and closing in a brisk manner. His eyes lazily watching the hustle and bustle of the lively frigate will he made his way towards the central elevator which opened to the sight of two heavily armoured humans with matching white and black armour. Entering the elevator alongside them Drake Eden gave a respectful nod what was returned from the two humans. Their bulky armour made it difficult to tell whether they where male or female. Drake Eden knew them both though Tyson Clyde and Elliot Colt just like him though they where N7 operators and he knew them more often as Brick and Bone... raising his eyebrow towards the silent men behind him Drake knew them well.

"You two are awfully silent"

Behind his death mask the male on the left known as Brick spoke with his deep voice will the mask modified it significantly making it sound unnaturally sinister.

"We're not always loud"

"That would be because your not always awake Mr Colt. Although even then you do try."

Snorting under his mask the other male Bone appeared to look down towards the ground. Although his own death mask made it hard to tell exactly where he was looking as Brick suddenly slapped him over the head.

"Hey don't laugh at me"

Replying with a head butt Bone was still giggling despite the slap to the back of the head.

"It's hard not to"

"BONE, BRICK STOP IT THIS INSTANCE!"

Stopping they could tell Drake Eden had enough of their arguing for the moment at times their scuffles for a hilarious sight but under the circumstances he didn't need the infighting. Even if he was well aware the two where best of friends he didn't want them getting hurt as the elevator arrived in the central hanger. Stepping out the first thing Drake Eden spotted was his halfbrother Kenji Eden lounging on top of a large crate dressed in his traditional N7 shade armour will he continued to sharpen his blade.

"Kenji..."

"...Drake..."

"...Stormbreaker..."

"...Shadow-Strike."

"Why are you on my ship?"

"The situation demanded it. Therefore I am where I am needed"

Slinging his weight off the crate with a push from his arm Strombreaker landed on the ground below with a light grunt and his knees bent to dampen the landing before sheathing his monomolecular blade onto his back. Removing his helmet both half-brothers where remarkably similar with their piercing blue eyes similar to the clear sea shimmering in the peacefulness of the beating sun. Shadow-Strike's face was older although due to improved human technology he appeared in his late twenties despite being in his early thirties and covered in scars from his prolonged service. It was within seconds of Stormbreaker's landing that they moved forwards colliding into a large hug.

"It's good to see you back. I'm sure the crew have missed you."

Whispering behind the two brothers both Bone and Brick immaturely began to giggle as another arrival entered from the elevator it was another N7 Operative. Her name was Nova on the field but as both Bone and Brick turned towards the female their was a synonymous shout from the two.

"Amber Stone..."

Cutting out Brick with a hand to his mouth Bone looked towards the gleaming face that was the youthful Amber Stone.

"...It appears your still as beautiful as ever."

Lowering his eyes even behind the death mask Amber Stone could tell his eyes weren't on her eyes now as she lifted her hand a ball of biotic energy was slammed into Bone's helm sending him to the ground. Amber Stone was wearing a slim tight suit designed with movement in mind it covered her entire body from head to toe but their was very little armour only on the most necessary areas. By all means though the suit was modest despite fitting to her body tightly it's main purpose was ensuring she could use her biotics. With Bone slowly beginning to stand up his mask began to retract into the armours collar revealing the bald headed male who smiled towards Amber again he was young and a military kid.

"I probably deserved that."

Pacing past Brick with a polite smile Amber Stone gave the recovering Bone a flirty wink and blew a gentle kiss towards him what caused him to freeze.

"You did a little. For now call me Nova."

Coming to a stop as she reached Shadow-Strike a large grin was still on Ambers face as she met with Shadow-Strike's eyes. He had heard her arrival from the moment Bone and Brick had turned towards the elevator and although it had been awhile since they had last met her biotics appeared to have improved significantly.

"Welcome aboard the Vindicator."

Extending his hand Shadow-Strike gave a warm smile as Stormbreaker stepped away although he continued to watch silently. Contemplating for a second Amber Stone shook his hand firmly with a large smile will she addressed him.

"It's a pleasure to serve sir."

"The pleasure is all ours..."

Interrupting the welcome speech the cold and collected Jane Rose began to click her fingers catching the attention of the surrounding N7 operatives. She was dressed in complete black although she wore more armour than Amber Stone it was obvious she relied on movement in a similar standard. The truth was Jane Rose was different from the others she didn't usually interact with other N7 operatives due to her standard missions but on this occasions her expertise where desired.

"I'm so sorry to interrupt these loving welcomes but we have a job to do. Maybe you should explain what that job is."

Locking eyes with Jane Rose or "Foxhunt" as she was known Shadow-Strike tried to keep a sense of professionalism against the cold female who met his eyes. They where all here for a reason and Shadow-Strike was well aware of the job.

"Since it would appear that everyone has arrived now I've to announce that due to the events of the Skyllian Blitz we have all been assigned to this operation. Intel suggest that the moon of Torfan is the current base of operations for the pirates who assaulted Elysium and we are expected to ensure they do not escape. Under this scenario Alliance Command has decided to combine our efforts and as of this moment every operative here is part of the newly formed N7 exclusive Cyric Squad"

Reaching into the chest pocket of his Alliance uniform unlike the others Shadow-Strike was yet to dress up for the operation. With a flick of his wrist though he threw a small holoprojector to the ground as it activated revealing a scale size of the moon they where planning to attack. In his hand Shadow-Strike held a controller to survey the map and blueprints they had so far. Torfan was a dust crater filled with no life it didn't have a breathable environment and mile after mile all that the map showed was the empty dust dunes. At least that was till it came to a stop in the dust dunes with visibly large pieces of metal sticking out from the ground in what appeared to be a base of operations it was almost the size of a city. It was such a surprise that Bone was unable to contain himself as he curiously asked to the group.

"We're attacking that?"

Tapping the controller the entire map turned a bright neon blue instead of showing the orange landscape conflicting with the metal eyesore it revealed what lay beneath the dust.

"No. We're attacking that"

Beneath the city in the dust lay dozens of levels an almost labyrinth of rooms and corridors it was almost a city beneath a city as Bone's ever present smile shrunk.

"Could we just blow it up?"

"Well. That would be why we have an entire armada here..."

"...WAIT THEIR PLANNING TO BOMB A CITY WITH US INSIDE"

"Let me make this obvious to you everyone here has the option of leaving right now. I'm well aware that this mission is not to be taken lightly. Everyone of you where selected for the job specifically. This tactic is ruthless but we need the results. We've been told to eliminate all hostiles and anything not human on that planet is hostile. They tried to eliminate every single human being on Elysium and Cyric Squad is going to be the ones sending these Batarian bastards to hell."

With a light smile across her face the sadistic Foxhunt was more than willing to kill for her world without question unlike the others in the room. Holding for a second both Bone and Brick looked towards the elevator before looking back to the group as they gave an acknowledging nod. It was much the same for everyone else as one by one they accepted the need to find retribution for what happened at Elysium.

"Good everyone get ready we land on Torfan in two hours by shuttle I don't think any of you need to know the importance of our landing..."

Opening the elevator an armoured N7 operative arrived unannounced with a smirk across his face and two Carnifex's slung by the holsters on his hips he looked around the room.

"It looks like I'm joining in this little party. I hope you actually know how to wield a weapon maybe I'll show you one time."

Looking at Amber Stone the new arrival gave a wink with his comment obviously directed towards her he looked towards Shadow-Strike tilting his head. With a smirk across his face the two stared each other down as the youthful N7 Operative made himself known.

"The names Trigger..."