A/N: I'm back, sorry for the long delay, but I was rewritting this and was suffering from writer's block. I present Chapter 4 which I have worked on for awhile. Chapter 5 is currently 25% complete. Please enjoy and review, I need motivation.
There are a couple of RvB refrences in here, should be easy to spot
Disclaimer- I don't own Halo.
Chapter 4: By Any Means
Covenant Holy City, High Charity/ Ninth Age of Reclamation
Fleet Master Garek 'Salarcee strode through the open door of the Council Chamber's exit, behind him the Sangheili Honor Guard walked into the Council Chamber. Then the doors to the Council Chamber shut. Godak handed him his Plasma Rifle while the Ultra handed him his Energy Sword. He looked around at the same contingent of Sangheili assigned to guard the entrance still remained. On either side of the walkway stood four Sangheili Minors each armed with Plasma Rifles, behind them stood Sangheili Majors each armed with a Carbine. The Sangheili readied their weapons as Minor Domo walked up to Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"I was instructed to give you this, Excellency," the Minor said handing him the datapad.
"Really?" asked Fleet Master 'Salarcee as he looked over the contents of the datapad. He looked up at the Minor.
"Thank you, Minor."
"Excellency," the Minor acknowledged then left.
It was a datapad, which he had been handed, he pressed a button and his orders appeared on the screen. He read them carefully, to ensure he understood it, the orders he read were precise. Rarely did orders from the Hierarchs be so precise, along with the fleet wide notice that all units, personal and equipment was at immediate disposal of Fleet Master 'Salarcee's request. He was intrigued by this notice and the vague details; he already made a note that he needed a new Special Operations Team, for the Infinite Justice. He noticed that the Sangheili that guarded the entrance to the Council Chamber, they looked bored and anxious, a sign that developed when away from combat for to long, he also noticed how reliable the Ultra was, realizing he would need a Security Officer, seeing as he didn't have one at the moment, the Ultra would make a perfect Security Officer on board the Infinite Justice. He turned and walked over to the Ultra.
"You may stand at ease, Ultra," Fleet Master 'Salarcee ordered.
"By your command, Fleet Master," responded the Ultra.
"Ultra you and your Sangheili do not looked honored to be the first line of defense for our noble Hierarchs," Fleet Master 'Salarcee replied candidly.
"Excellency you are mistaken, I am more than honored to serve at this glorious post," the Ultra said reassuringly.
"Indeed, yet the warriors under your command show signs of boredom and over caution. How long has it been since you and your Sangheili have seen combat?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee asked.
"It has been over two years since myself or the Sangheili under my command have seen combat, Excellency," replied the Ultra.
"Very well then, seeing as you're reliable, I've decided that you and your Sangheili will serve aboard my flagship, the Infinite Justice, and that you will serve as the Security Officer of the, Infinite Justice," Fleet Master 'Salarcee responded.
"Excellency?" asked the Ultra.
The Ultra looked surprised by this, a Security Officer aboard an assault carrier. He had served on ships before, mostly being on security or on assault teams, never having much power over fellow warriors except only those below him in rank. As the Ultra pondered this, a Zealot came out of a corridor. He recognized it as his commanding officer. He stiffened as the Zealot came near, Fleet Master 'Salarcee also noticed the Zealot. The Zealot noticed Fleet Master 'Salarcee first and went up to the Fleet Master to greet him.
"Zealot," Fleet Master 'Salarcee greeted.
"Zealot," the Zealot responded back.
"Fleet Master," Fleet Master 'Salarcee corrected.
"My apologies, Fleet Master," the Zealot apologized.
"I am transferring Ultra…,"
He was cutoff by the Ultra.
"Ultra Remar 'Toracee," said Ultra 'Toracee
"Ultra Remar 'Toracee and the Sangheili under his command are going to be transferred to the Infinite Justice," continued Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"Very well, excellency, they were up for a transfer anyway. Excellency, what would be their new posting?" asked the Zealot.
"Ultra 'Toracee will be the security officer of the Infinite Justice, while the rest of the Sangheili will be assigned to either assault teams or security teams," explained Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"Did you say the Infinite Justice?" the Zealot asked.
"I did," replied Fleet Master 'Salarcee
"Then you must be Fleet Master Garek 'Salarcee," the Zealot.
"I truly am," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said.
The Zealot filled out the transfers on the datapads and then handed them to the Sangheili. The two Majors and eight Minors were the first to leave. Meanwhile Godak stood near the Fleet Master, patiently watching.
"Great more Sangheili, me Godak have to call "Excellency". Why could there not be more Unggoy? Godak thought intently.
Then the Zealot handed a datapad to the Ultra, who saluted the Zealot as the he left. Ultra 'Toracee looked at the datapad and then turned to Fleet Master 'Salarcee who had finished giving his instructions to the new crewmembers of the Infinite Justice.
"Warriors report to the Infinite Justice immediately," ordered Fleet Master 'Salarcee
The lower ranking Sangheili and their commanders left, leaving only Fleet Master 'Salarcee and Ultra 'Toracee. The Fleet Master then turned to him.
"Report to the Infinite Justice, when you are ready, Shipmaster 'Calnsee will teach you everything about being a Security Officer and a Shipmaster," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said calmly.
"A Shipmaster?" asked a confused Ultra 'Toracee.
"Yes, a Shipmaster," said Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"I admit. I don't understand, Excellency," Ultra 'Toracee said.
"Then I shall explain, but not here," said Fleet Master 'Salarcee as he pointed the Council Chambers entrance.
"I'll explain it when you are on the Infinite Justice," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said.
"I understand, Excellency," Ultra 'Toracee said.
"Good," Fleet Master 'Salarcee replied.
Ultra 'Toracee and Fleet Master 'Salarcee both departed. Going their separate ways, Ultra 'Toracee going to the Infinite Justice, while Fleet Master Garek 'Salarcee and Godak headed to the Sangheili district of High Charity. Godak fallowed him ignoring the curious glances and stares from much higher ranking Sangheili. The two of them were in the process of passing the High Charity War College, when three trainees noticed Godak trailing behind Fleet Master 'Salarcee. As the three of them moved to surround Godak, two trainees noticed Fleet Master 'Salarcee. The two trainees Dextri 'Grifam and Zuko 'Sarac, were also nearby when Zuko turned to Dextri.
"Dextri, is that Fleet Master 'Salarcee?" Zuko asked.
"I believe it is or it is another Zealot, Field Master, Shipmaster or Fleet Master," Dextri replied.
"Well I see no reason why shouldn't talk to him," Zuko said convincingly.
Dextri admitted his friend had a point, so the two of them walked over the Fleet Master, unaware of the impending situation that was to commence behind them. Dextri and Zuko were nearby, when three trainees surrounded Godak, who tried to escape, but was surrounded. He tried to yell for help but one of the trainees covered Godak's mouth, muffling his cries for help. While Godak was mercilessly ridiculed, insulted and even beaten without remorse, Fleet Master 'Salarcee knew something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what it was, he was stuck on his train of thought when someone interrupted him. Fleet Master 'Salarcee turned around to see two young trainees.
"Pardon me for disturbing you, Excellency," Dextri said calmly.
"You have my full attention now. Who are you?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee inquired patiently.
"I am Trainee Dextri 'Grifam, Excellency," Dextri answered.
"I'm Trainee Zuko 'Sarac, Excellency," Zuko said hesitantly.
"What is it you require, Trainees?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee asked.
"Are you Fleet Master Garek 'Salarcee?" nervously asked Zuko.
"I am indeed, Fleet Master 'Salarcee," answered Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"We need some advice on whether we should join the military now or after War College?" asked Dextri.
"Since you go to High Charity War College, I would recommend joining now rather than waiting. If you had gone to Iruiru War College, I would have said to stay until graduation," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said wisely.
"Thank you for your wisdom, Excellency," Zuko thanked politely.
Fleet Master 'Salarcee was about to respond when a shriek echoed through the area, he looked up to see three Trainees surrounding something. Fleet Master 'Salarcee headed over to the trio of Trainees.
"Listen you stupid Unggoy, we are Sangheili thus this is our District," said the Lead Trainee.
"Go back to the Unggoy District, where you belong," a second Trainee bullied.
The lead Trainee punched Godak in the face, while the others looked on with delight. They were totally unaware that Fleet Master 'Salarcee was nearing them. The third Trainee held Godak like a punching bag. The leader was about take a swing at Godak when an arm caught his arm in mid punch. When whoever grabbed his arm released it.
The two other trainees quickly stepped back, while their "leader" thought it was wise to strike the Sangheili who stopped him. He turned and swung at the Sangheili only to have his punch caught by Fleet Master Garek 'Salarcee. His face quickly paled as he looked into the Fleet Master's eyes.
"Put Unggoy down, now," ordered Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
They hesitated at first but they did as they told to do. Soon there after the authorities came, in which Fleet Master 'Salarcee didn't intend to stay for he had pressing business to attend to. Fleet Master 'Salarcee continued down the center of the Sangheili District. They passed the Covenant Military Command and Sangheili Councilors Deliberation and Meeting Hall along with the various offices under the control of Sangheili Councilors.
The two of them moved through the residential area, the streets and sidewalks were crowded with a mixture of military and civilian Sangheili, both of whom stepped out of his way unless a Councilor was walking by then he and Godak along with any one present would step out of their way. They passed a recreational park that was filled with Sangheili of all ages and genders going about their day.
As they neared the Councilor's Residence, Fleet Master 'Salarcee turned left down a secluded alley way. He stopped and turned around; he appeared to be looking at something imaginary. He smirked as he could see something invisible.
"Guardians, disengage active camouflage," Fleet Master 'Salarcee ordered.
At first nothing happened, Godak thought his commander had finally lost it. Suddenly two Sangheili, both of whom were slightly shorter than Fleet Master 'Salarcee, at first glance one might assume they were Spec Ops Sangheili, do to the fact their armor was jet black, yet they had a secondary color of silver that outlined their armor, declaring their ranks as both Sangheili Guardian Ultras. The Guardians were the secret protectors and the vanguards of the Sangheili High Council. Their job was to not only protect the Councilors but to protect the families of said Councilors.
The two Guardian Ultras engaged their active camouflage. Garek 'Salarcee had long been under protection of the Guardians protection, ever since he was Major Domo serving on the human world called Harvest. They had saved his life on the world Octavian II and had stood along side him on the bridge of the cruiser, Glorious Path, where he assumed the role of Shipmaster after the previous one was killed in an explosion one deck above the bridge during the Battle of Byzantine V in 2535 when he served alongside then Shipmaster Thel 'Vadamee and the Fleet of Particular Justice's former commander then Fleet Master Xytan 'Jar Wattiree. They stood beside him when he became the Shipmaster of the Relenting Justice, the prototype of the Justice-class Assault Carrier and later the first enhanced Justice-class Assault Carrier, the Infinite Justice, the ship he was given to be his flagship by the High Council.
They approached Councilors Residence, where the Sangheili Councilors resided on High Charity. He approached the main entrance where a lone Guardian Minor stood guard, as he attempted to enter; the Guardian Minor indicated that they stop. Fleet Master 'Salarcee was intrigued and confused as to the reason he was being stopped. The Guardian Minor looked at Fleet Master 'Salarcee and then at Godak with suspicion. Garek had to conceal his look of irritation.
"I'm sorry excellency you are not permitted to enter this building," the Guardian Minor said.
"Nonsense! I am Fleet Master Garek 'Salarcee, commander of the Fleet of Undying Serenity and son of Councilor Bresr 'Salarcee. I order you to admit me entrance without hesitation," Fleet Master replied impatiently.
"I'm sorry, Excellency, I cannot allow you entrance, without proper authorization," the Guardian Minor said.
"Need I remind you to whom you are speaking to?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee rhetorically asked.
"Regardless of who you are or what you command Excellency, I cannot not allow you entrance without proper authorization," the Guardian Minor stated.
The heated argument between the Guardian Minor and Fleet Master 'Salarcee had attracted the attention of not only the two Guardian Ultras assigned to protect Fleet Master 'Salarcee but had attracted the notice of a Guardian Zealot, who had come to check up on the Minor who had failed to check in. He neared the entrance, he saw a Zealot with an Unggoy Ultra, as he approached the entrance he recognized the Zealot as none other than the Fleet Master of the Fleet of Undying Serenity. The Guardian Zealot approached Fleet Master 'Salarcee and the Guardian Minor. Fleet Master 'Salarcee noticed the Guardian Zealot, he cast a glance at him, he looked familiar.
"Could it be?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee quietly asked himself.
"Minor what is going on here?" the Zealot Guardian asked.
"Excellency, I was informing Fleet Master 'Salarcee that unless he had the proper authorization," explained the Guardian Minor.
"Really, is his rank not enough to grant him access to here," the Zealot Guardian said.
After the argument Fleet Master 'Salarcee and the Guardian Zealot, Netan 'Tarutee along with Godak walked through the halls of the Councilor's Residence.
"How are things on the Infinite Justice?" Zealot 'Tarutee asked.
"Perfectly fine and how are thing on the Guardians sided of the spectrum, old friend?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee said.
"Surprisingly well, given recent events, Garek," replied Zealot 'Tarutee.
"Speaking of recent events, Netan who in the name of the Forerunners was that Guardian Minor?" asked Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"That was Guardian Minor Tukr 'Lavernee, you had the honor of meeting, Garek," replied Zealot 'Tarutee replied.
"Lucky me," Fleet Master 'Salarcee sarcastically replied.
The two parted ways shortly thereafter, Garek 'Salarcee and Netan 'Tarutee along with Rtas 'Vadumee and Sebr 'Calnsee both went to Iruiru War College on Sanghelios at the same time, becoming friends instantly, after graduation they were all stationed on the cruiser Truth and Reconciliation and were aboard when the War began. The four of them had served on the world of Harvest under the command of the Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee, where Garek confronted a Minor who was a heretic, whom he challenged in a dual and vanquished. Shortly thereafter he, Sebr, Rtas and Xarko were all transferred to different postings across the Covenant. Rtas 'Vadumee who was currently attached to the Fleet of Particular Justice under the command of Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee was the Special Operations Commander of the Covenant.
Fleet Master 'Salarcee looked at the Councilors name plate at each door; he walked through the purple hallway its interior similar to other structures on High Charity. Guardians of various ranks and Councilors moved through the hallways and corridors of the residence. He was about to head up one level when he noticed a name plate next to a door that read Councilor Bresr 'Salarcee. He checked the door; it opened with out so much as making a noise. He walked into his father's residence; he noticed that the lighting was on. He and Godak walked through the door it quietly closed automatically.
Garek looked around the room; he noticed a large number of pictures on the wall, he looked intently at each of them. Some of them were paintings while others were pictures of himself, his mother, his father or of his brother Aegen 'Salarcee. He looked at picture he guessed was thirty years old, since it was just him and his father at his estate, just before he went to Iruiru War College.
30 years earlier
Garek 'Salarcee held a wooden training sword in his hand looking around for a possible ambush. He kept low and moved to and from cover until he saw something move out of the corner of his eye, he reacted to slow and got hit across the arm, but he recovered and put up a good fight but ultimately failing. He looked downtrodden by his defeat. His father grinned, he was proud of his son; he had fought and had been defeated honorably.
"Fear not Garek, you fought honorably, a true Fenix 'Salarcee in the making," Bresr 'Salarcee said to his son.
"I'm no Fenix 'Salarcee dad, I'm not the kaidon nor have I even lived up to his legacy," Garek said.
"Not yet you aren't but someday Garek, you will be kaidon and have a legacy that surpasses the noble Fenix 'Salarcee," Bresr said proudly.
"Dad do, you know I got accepted to Iruiru War College?" asked Garek.
His father knew the answer, but he had to ensure that his son lived up to the 'Salarc legacy. A legacy of great and honorable commanders and kaidons, though there was some taints in the bloodlines but not enough to be ashamed of. He looked at his son there was only one way to test him before giving him his answer.
"When you join the Covenant, you will swear an oath," Bresr said.
"According to my station. All without exception," Garek said.
"On the blood of our fathers… on the blood of our future sons, you will swear to uphold the Covenant," Bresr continued.
"Even to my dying breath," Garek added.
"Those who break this oath are Heretics… Worthy of neither pity nor mercy," Bresr added.
"I shall grind them into dust," Garek replied.
"And continue are march to glorious salvation!" finished Bresr 'Salarcee.
"Well done my son, you have passed my final test. You have been accepted into the Iruiru War College," Bresr said approvingly.
"Thank you, father," Garek thanked.
"You will make a fine Sangheili warrior and kaidon," Bresr said.
Garek lost his train of thought when he heard something behind him. He knew someone was behind him; the Guardians gave him more than enough practice to sense when you were not alone. It wasn't the Guardians or Godak, but it was Sangheili, he slowly clutched his plasma rifle with his left hand and the deactivated energy sword's hilt with right hand, he looked out of the corner of his eyes trying to see who it was, he then spun in a blur of motion activating his energy sword and raising his plasma rifle to use as either a rifle or a bludgeon. His opposition activated his energy sword and raised it near him. Garek did the same as he looked at his opponent he then deactivated his sword and reattached his rifle to his leg.
"Good to see you again, father," Garek said.
"I was wondering when you might show," Councilor 'Salarcee said as he deactivated his sword.
"Your posture was perfect," Councilor 'Salarcee commented.
"I learned from the best," Fleet Master 'Salarcee replied.
"I see Godak is still with you even though you two are even with the life debt, isn't that right, Godak," Councilor 'Salarcee said.
"Me live to serve the mighty Covenant," Godak replied.
Godak was escorted by Councilor 'Salarcee's Unggoy servant Dapap, who led Godak to the Unggoy methane chambers. Garek went into his guest quarters and changed from his golden armor to several layers of robes, with the last being a green robe with golden trim. He stood at his full height; his military prowess was still evident even though he wasn't in his armor. He walked over to a balcony that had a view of the entire city of High Charity, the massive Dreadnought standing like a pinnacle in the middle of High Charity. The same ship that had defeated Fleet Master Fenix 'Salarcee's fleet who was also the Kaidon of the 'Salarc Clan, who controlled the State of 'Salarc from the heavily fortified and more than modern defenses at the ancient 'Salarc Citadel which over looks the city of Sotoa, a fortress that has never fallen. In the last year of the Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War, the Sangheili high command instituted a series of plans to destroy the Dreadnought, using Fleet Master Fenix 'Salarcee's fleet and the other would have used the still under construction starship the, Legacy. The Sangheili sent Fleet Master Fenix `Salarcee's fleet to destroy the Dreadnought, a powerful Forerunner starship found by the San 'Shyuum and it decimated entire Sangheili fleets with its advanced weaponry and hit and run tactics. Fleet Master Fenix 'Salarcee and his fleet departed to ambush point; he commanded his fleet from the immense Sangheili battleship, Sword of Sanghelios. The Dreadnought ambushed Fleet Master Fenix 'Salarcee's fleet destroying many ships in the fleet and presumably destroying the Sword of Sanghelios as well, because the ship remained behind to thwart the attack, Fenix's son, Forix 'Salarcee would ascend to Kaidon following the presumed death of his father, Fleet Master and Kaidon, Fenix 'Salarcee.
Garek's musing of the past was brought to an end when his father brought him a glass of red wine. He sipped it slowly taking in the taste; he was amazed by how well it did taste, from the taste it had to be at least 250 years old or older, do to how strong it was. He put his empty wine glass in a dish washer, he looked at the bottle, and it was way older than he thought.
"Where is he," he heard a voice say.
"Last I saw, he was in the kitchen, why?" Councilor 'Salarcee
"Does he have, a girl yet?" asked the voice as Garek neared so he could hear better.
"He didn't say, especially since the Kaidon is dead," replied Councilor 'Salarcee.
"What is that supposed to mean," the other voice snapped.
"Don't you snap at me, you know he never rushes on anything," Councilor 'Salarcee replied.
"So I've noticed," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said as he made his presence known.
"About time you showed up, Garek," said the voice.
"A Fleet Master can show up or remain hidden when they please, Special Operations Commander 'Salarcee," Fleet Master 'Salarcee replied.
"So do you have wife yet, Excellency?" asked Spec Ops Cmdr. Aegen 'Salarcee.
"What about becoming the Kaidon?" Councilor 'Salarcee asked.
"We will discuss this later, I must retire for the night," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said calmly.
Fleet Master 'Salarcee retired taking to his bed, he slept for the better part of the night, the other part of the night he was thinking of his soon to be wife Teyla 'Vadum. She was the daughter of a wealthy merchant, who was reputable in both the State of Vadum and the State of Salarc. Her father and Fleet Master 'Salarcee were close friends currently still are. Now he was offered a chance to become kaidon, he needed to be resolute in his decision. That was when he decided it was necessary for the kaidon to be a worthy 'Salarc, beside apart from his life, his command and his honor, what did he truly have to lose. When morning came, he quickly got dressed in his armor and decided to walk in the Sangheili District taking a look at many of the shops who were just opening for the day.
He passed and antiquities shop, that seemed interesting to him, the again Fleet Master Garek 'Salarcee loved history, especially when it dealt with military history. He went in, middle aged Sangheili worked the counter looked up to see Fleet Master 'Salarcee enter.
"Come in, Excellency," He greeted.
"Thank you," Fleet Master 'Salarcee replied kindly.
"How may I help you, Excellency," asked the store keeper.
"I'm looking for some ancient or exotic weapons or armor, for my collection at my estate back on Sanghelios," Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"Then you've come to the right place, Excellency, there isn't any other place on High Charity that sell what your looking for," the Store Keeper said.
"Is that right?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee asked
"Indeed it is, Excellency, but not for much longer," the Shop Keeper replied.
"Why is that?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee asked.
"Better to do business on Sanghelios than on High Charity," the Shop Keeper replied.
"Agreed," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said in agreement.
He looked over all the weapons he was impressed; his estate was large enough to house them along with the trophies from previous conquests. The weapons he had just purchased for his collection, included a large amount of Sangheili weaponry ranging from the era of the Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War, to relatively modern Sangheili weaponry. When he had given his account info he recognized it immediately, he beckoned him to fallow him to a back room, which Fleet Master 'Salarcee did. Fleet Master 'Salarcee was glad the Guardians hadn't realize that he had eluded them this easily, which was sort of a pastime for him. He was glad at the moment because what he saw, they would have sealed his fate. Not only his fate but the fate of the shopkeeper as well.
"Is that what I think it is?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee asked.
"If you're thinking that these are Forerunner artifacts, then you are correct," the Shop Keeper replied.
"By the Forerunners," Fleet Master 'Salarcee was said.
"Agreed, will you take it?" the Shop Keeper asked.
"Let see, a deactivated Oracle, a deactivated Sentinel, main component of Sentinel, three Forerunner uniforms and two Forerunner weapons. How much?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee's interest had been aroused.
"Free," the Shop Keeper
"Deal," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said in agreement.
"Do you think you can put it into those repulsor cases with the other parcels?" Fleet Master 'Salarcee asked.
"I can," the Shop Keeper replied.
"Do it, but do it discreetly," ordered Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
After leaving the shop, he ran into Shipmaster 'Calnsee who was returning to the Infinite Justice. He asked Shipmaster 'Calnsee to take his recently acquired items to his quarters on his flagship which, Shipmaster 'Calnsee agreed to do so. They were about to depart when the Prophet of Regret appeared before them.
"Excellency," both of the Sangheili said as they bowed to their leader.
"Arise honorable warriors of the Covenant," Regret said.
"Excellency, allow me to introduce Shipmaster 'Calnsee," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said.
"It is an honor to serve, Excellency," Shipmaster 'Calnsee said.
"Shipmaster, I believe you have orders to carry out," Fleet Master 'Salarcee said.
"As you command, Excellencies," replied Shipmaster 'Calnsee as he left to attend to his orders.
"Fleet Master, I understand that a part of the mission is vague," said Regret.
"It is indeed vague, Excellency," replied Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"The acquisition of the location of this Human base, correct," Regret stated.
"Yes, Excellency," replied Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"We have a lead who claims to have the information, he is a Kig-Yar called Gram, he was sent to fool a rogue faction of Humans called the URF, he has infiltrated them along with some Kig-Yar privateers, and here are the stellar coordinates for the rendezvous," Regret said as he handed the coordinates to Fleet Master 'Salarcee.
"Further more, I will allow you to deal with the Humans and the Kig-Yar, Gram included however you want after the data and location is acquired, they are not essential just expendable pawns," Regret said.
Fleet Master 'Salarcee was already working on a plan to deal with the Humans called the URF, Gram and his supporters and his objective. This would be easier than it sounded, simply lie to the rouge humans then attack them when they don't expect it.
"I take it you have a plan pertaining to Gram and the URF?" asked Regret.
"I do, Excellency," Fleet Master 'Salarcee replied.
"How?" asked Regret.
"Simple tie up the loose ends, Excellency,"
"How would you do that?" Regret inquired.
"By any means necessary, Excellency," Fleet Master 'Salarcee stated.
Up next Chapter 5: Warspite Part II