Chapter 3: CAS Ships vs Imperial Ships
Chapter 4: Defend the City!
Several Phantoms were carrying Ultra Major Selendal and her several squads, which are the Black Sword Squad (led by Ultra Major Selendel), the Blue Sword Squad (led by Ultra Sig Ba, the Ungoyy), and the Red Eye Squad (led by Ultra Seethar, the skirmisher Kig-Yar). The Phantoms were heading to the city named Heliga(a capital of Heligio) that's currently being sieges by the Imperial infantries and fighters. When the Phantoms were getting close to the Heliga, few of Imperial fighters that were engaging in heavy air fight against the CAS Banshees and Vampires notice and head toward the Phantoms…
"We can't take you and your squads to your designation! The Imperial fighters will rip us apart, Ultra Major!" cried the Phantom pilot. Ultra Major Selendel swore as she watched the Imperial fighters fired laser after laser, hitting the Phantoms. The Phantoms, off course, fired back, however the Imperial fighters have proven to be very maneuverable and fast for even the gunners on side of Phantoms. The Phantoms' main turrets have proven to be useless, since they can't point up, plus the Phantoms aren't very fast or maneuverable. Then on communication line, Ultra Major Selendel heard one of Phantom pilots cried in panic.
"Ahh! We're hit! We're hit! I repeat! We're hit! One of those scums took out oour thruster! We're going out of control! Blue Fire Squad, you all going have to jump off now! We're goin-" the pilot never has chance to finish as more Imperial fighters appeared, unleashing their missiles at the damaged Phantom that exploded in brilliant bluish explosion. The squads on remaining Phantoms swore and made promise that they will make the Imperial pay. They later cheered, when they saw couple Banshees and few Vampires arrived and immediately engaged the Imperial fighters, while protecting the two Phantoms. The Imperial pilots were stunned by ferocity of air fight as Banshees and Vampires firing Plasma bursts at extremely fast rate that even they have hard time to maneuver. They also have hard time to bring the energy shield of CAS fighters down, causing them to changed their strategy and began to focus on one at a time, which is hard since Banshees are fast and maneuverable, while Vampires have stronger energy shields and can fired in any direction, due to their design.
The Phantoms have finally reached over the outskirt of the city that's now ruined by several lasers fired by recently arrived Veneator-class ship that's currently hovering above the city.
"Black Sword and Red Eye! The air has gotten too furious! We going have to drop you all off here!" said one of the pilots. Indeed, more Imperial fighters have appeared, flying out of the Venator-class ship's hangar and slowly began to overwhelm the CAS fighters with numbers. One by one, the CAS fighter fall.
"Alright, Black Swords! Hop off the Phantom! Move it!" Ultra Major Selendel barked, causing her squad to hopped off in military manners, all with weapons readied to be fired. Few seconds later, both Phantoms took off and before they have chance to go anyway, one of the Phantoms got hit by several missiles, causing the Phantom to collide against other Phantom.
"Ambush!" cried the Ungoyy, who's part of the Red Eye squad, pulling her Needlie Ripper and began to pull the trigger.
"We're being engaged, Ultra Major!" cried one of the Sangheili, who returned fired as both Black Sword and Red Eyes began to take covers as soon as they spotted dozen all white armor enemies running toward their position, firing like there's no tomorrow.
"By the lords! Look at them shooting laser at us!" said Major Ramadaree, the Sangheili, who took cover behind the rubbles, shooting his Carbine Rifle over his cover. Two white-clad soldiers went down. "Lucky shots…" Ultra Major Selendel thought as she fired her Plasma Repeater, only managed to kill four Stormtroopers as they called themselves.
"Ultra Major! Ultra! What's your order! They're flanking us and pretty soon, we'll be overwhelm!" cried Major Heiss, a Kig-Yar, who's occasionally fire her Needle Ripper, whose projectiles managed to pierce through one of Stormtroopers' head and exploded.
"Ultra Major! We should take that route and use enclosed space to limit their movement! Should be no problem, since we have smaller number!" said Major Seethar, who then tossed Plasma Grenade and it got stick on one of Stormtroopers' leg. Ultra Major Selendel could hear several frantic cries of Stormtroopers and then, Plasma Grenade exploded in brilliant blue explosion, killing four or five Stormtroopers. The route, Major Seethar was pointing, is about few meters away from Black Sword and Red Eye squads' position. "Perfect. Let see if these bastards can handle a little tight space…" With that, Ultra Major Selendel made her decision.
Few seconds later, Ultra Major Selendel ordered both Black Sword and Red Eye squads to slowly move, while shooting at couple Stormtroopers. When they're finally made to alley of several buildings that are close to each other, both squads began to separate with Black Sword squads taking cover, preparing to ambush the Stormtroopers, who are being slowed because of their great number. While Red Eye squad gone inside one of the buildings and preparing to snipe some Stormtroopers. Later, about thirty Stormtroopers appeared and on signal, both Black Sword and Red Eye fired their weapons as well as throwing Plasma Grenades at the Stormtroopers.
Couple seconds later, Ultra Major Selendel and others received call from one of CAS strongholds, requesting fire support. Second later, they receive another call from another CAS stronghold requesting medical attention as there are some wounded CAS soldiers. The call ended with sound of laser and several angry defying screams of CAS soldiers, fighting in different area of Heliga. Making decision, Ultra Major Selendel decided to send the Red-Eye squad to CAS stronghold who need fire support, while taking her Black Sword squad to where the other CAS stronghold who need medical attention, since her squad has medic, who is an Ungoyy. Black Sword and Red Eye squad went their way, after telling each other, "good luck" as human would say.
Meanwhile…Space battle above Heligio…
CAS
On Defying Shield, Shipmaster Jor Ga's Assault Carrier-class ship…
The battle was in the Imperial's favor two hours ago, until the CAS reinforcement has finally arrived with the Wrath of Thorn, Fleetmaster Toradae's (Sangheili) Assault Carrier-class leading the reinforcement. Now, both the CAS and Imperial ships are even as they both firing their respective weapons and sending fighters at each other as well as attempting to board on their enemy ships. Which is exactly what is happening to Defying Shield, when one of Imperial troopships managed to breach the Defying Shield's hangar and drop several Stormtroopers, who immediately fired their weapons as soon as they came out of their troopship. Cussing and sworing, Shipmaster Jor Ga has just dispatched few security forces to deal with the Imperial boarders and return to his tactic table, looking a way to cripple the Imperial ships. He swore as currently, only few Planetary Defense Points are still online, punishing any Imperial ship who dare to get closer to Heligio with several CAS ships protecting the Planetary Defense Points.
"Shipmaster! We got another kill!" said one of Kig-Yar crewmembers, who seem to smile. Shipmaster Jor Ga grinned, showing his rather rugged teeth. "Good…Now, I want-" Shipmaster Jor Ga got interrupted by another crewmember.
"Shipmaster! We're receiving the call from Fleetmaster!"
"What? Well, what are you doing? Let us hear it!" growled Shipmaster Jorga. A crewmember obliged and the screen display face of Fleetmaster Toradae, who's either frowning or smiling, Shipmaster Jor Ga wasn't sure nor he care to, when Fleetmaster Toradae began to open his mouth. "Shipmaster Jor Ga, nice to see you again…" Fleetmaster Toradae began, "I have good news and unfortunately, bad news. Which one do you want to listen first?"
Shipmaster Jor Ga wore puzzled expression, but answered, "With the battle going hell for us, I think I want to take good news first…Lord know that we need good news beside you and the reinforcement being here."
Fleetmaster Toradae sighed and goes, "Well, the good news is that we have more reinforcements coming and with them, we should be able to destroy most of the Imperial forces, both space and on planet surface."
Almost everybody on the bridge cheered, until Shipmaster Jor Ga told them to be quiet and asked the Fleetmaster about the bad news. On the screen, Shipmaster Jor Ga could easily see that Fleetmaster Toradae look uneasy. "But for what reason?" Shipmaster Jor Ga thought. Fleetmaster began, "Shipmaster Jor Ga…I must ask you to be prepared and think about the Condeferation's well-being and future…"
Shipmaster Jor Ga and the crews were quiet and thinking the similar thought, "What's going on?" Seconds later, Shipmaster Jor Ga spoke, "With due respect, Fleetmaster…What's the bad news? More Imperial ships coming? They attacked Gyru Haaru as well?"
"No…the humans are coming to help us deal with the Imperials." With that, the crews have gone silent. Most of them look uneasy or disgust with idea of being help by the humans, whom their ancestors have waged against. Shipmaster Jor Ga was being silent and stood still as he is the statue, but the crews can see that in eyes, only anger and hatred. Shipmaster Jor Ga may like the way humans insult, but he is still one of those who hold hatred and distrust for humans. Only few, including Fleetmaster Toradae, knew the real reason why Shipmaster Jor Ga react to the news.
Imperial
Back on the Preliator, Admiral Dovin's Executor ship…
Even during the battle, Admiral Dovin hold extreme confidence in that his fleet will able to took over the planet without any problem from the Confederation, whom he believed to be inferior and uncivilized, due to several footage of some species of the Confederate literally fighting like beasts that have been back to the corner. Now, after the Confederation has gotten reinforcement, the battle will last longer than Admiral Dovin has previously thought. Due to the element of surprise, the Imperial has lost few Executor-class, couple Imperial-class, and couple Venator-class ships. Even the crews can see that Admiral Dovin is shaking with fury, with his fists have gone whiter and his face getting redder.
Nevertheless, Admiral Dovin made the announcement to his fleet to continue the invasion of Heligio, believing that he will not need to call for reinforcement, despite what his advisors said. If he has to waste million Stormtroopers' lives, he will waste million Stormtroopers' lives as long as he succeed the mission given by the Emperor.
CAS
Somewhere in Heliga, the capital of Heligio...
Ultra Major Selendel and her Black Sword squad have finally arrived at one of CAS strongholds and help fellow CAS to repel the Stormtroopers and their vehicles. The stronghold, under Ultra Major Serdae's command, is actually a tower, where several prominent politicians lived. Now with the Imperial invading, the CAS has placed several AA turrets as well as making the said tower as one of their military strongholds. While the medic of Black Sword has attend to need of wounded CAS warriors, Ultra Major Selendel told rest of the Black squad to be on guard, while approaching to Ultra Major Serdae. She can see that Ultra Major Serdae is tired and has killed a lot of Stormtroopers, if his nearly burn-out Plasma Repeater and his suit covered by dirt, ash, and blood were any indication.
Ultra Major Serdae notice Selendel and managed to appeared to be smiling, despite his tiredness. Both Ultra Majors shook hand, in Sangheili-style with Serdae exclaimed, "Ah, Selendel! I must thank you and your squad for braving through seemly countless damn clones to help my men and women! Good thing that it's you and your squad, now I can get thing going."
Selendel look puzzled and asked, "Good thing that it's my squad and I? What do you mean?"
At her question, Serdae grinned and point out the window, which the Imperial ship can be seen floating above the city. Serdae goes, "See that? WE are going to take that ship out. Less problem for us."
Author: What do you think? Sorry about waiting, I was on vacation and have been watching couple video about urban fight as well as playing Halo: Reach, so I can make ground battles more entertaining.