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Chapter 5

"Take this" roared Yang as she slammed her fist into the beowolf's skull, crushing it immediately. Just as Yang was finished with the Grimm a bang could be heard afar as a bullet sailed through the forest before slamming into the beowolf creeping behind Yang.

"Thanks, little sis" thought Yang as she proceeded to grab her scroll to check on how the rest of the group was doing as well as check her aura meter.

"… Damm, looks like I spent a little bit more aura than I thought I would" thought Yang as she looked at, her own as well the others in the group, aura meters. Overall the entire groups aura was beginning to dip into the yellow bar.

After a few minutes a message soon came from Jaune stating that the outer & inner layers are going to begin moving inwards to the core to regroup.

"That's not a good sign" said Yang to herself as she began to retreat back to the core … while retreating back the blonde brawler began to think back to Jaune's plan.

The plan was that the group would be split into three parts, the first part, dubbed outer layer, would be made up of close range and melee members of the group. If any Grimm got past outer layer than will meet inner layer, who was made up of all mid-range fighters in the group. Finally, there would be core, which would be made up of groups long range members, who would give the other two groups support fire.

Overall the plan was good to Yang, however, what the group did not expect was the amount of Grimm in the forest which was now beginning to take a toll on the group as a whole.

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However, Yang's train of thought was soon interrupted when she began to hear the sound of gunfire as she got closer and closer to the rally point. Eventually Yang burst from the nearby shrubbery, only to witness the rest of the group mowing down another round of incoming Grimm.

Yang did not hesitate as she activated ember Celica and proceeded to fire multiple rounds at the incoming wave of Grimm.

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"Yang, your alive" calming stated Blake as she finished another clip and was in the process of reloading another clip.

"Aww, I didn't know you were so worried Blake. If I had known before that you cared about me that much I would have returned the feelings back" teased Yang as she and the rest of group finally finished the remnants of the previous wave.

"Don't delude yourself Yang, and besides, if I had lost you than I wouldn't have my personal meat shield anymore" responded Blake. "Sureee, Blakely" replied Yang in a sing-song voice.

Blake rolled her eyes at Yang's statement before being approached by Jaune, "Hey Blake you doing alright. you need a minute or rest" asked Jaune as he examined Blake for any serious injury.

"Don't worry Jaune I didn't take any serious wounds from the Grimm … though, I am bit low on aura to be truthful. So, did you need me for anything else or did you need me for anything else or should I do some reconnaissance" replied Blake.

Jaune shook his head in response, "Negative Blake, judging from how many beowolf's have already died I doubt alphas would send anymore unless they want to risk their packs death" replied Jaune. "I am however, worried that we may begin to face more dangerous Grimm like nevermore's or death stalkers. But that's not all though … Blake, I need you to be ready to get us back up from the TA incase help doesn't arrive."

Before Blake could ask for clarification Jaune pulled out a flare gun before firing it into the sky, leaving a trail of red in its path. "Let's hope this works Blake" said Jaune.

At the cliffs

"Hmm, so they are already using flares … Glynda, call the bullheads, I have made my decision stated Ozpin.

"Very well headmaster" replied Glynda as she typed a few orders into her scroll, a few moments later the sound of a bullhead could be heard as a single bullhead began to fly towards the location of the flare.

"So, what is your decision than Ozpin" asked Glynda. "I've decided that they may participate in beacon, it's quite clear that both teams showed a high degree of teamwork as well as each one of them are quite skilled individually" answered Ozpin.

"I see, while you are correct what you just have said I am however, worried how the student body will react to the TA students" replied Glynda.

"That is something to worry about, it would be no surprise of members within the academy may take it upon themselves to exact revenge against the TA. However, at the moment there is little I can do, but if people within the school willing hamper or harm the TA students' progress I will take measures to correct it" stated Ozpin.

"If you say so Ozpin" replied Glynda as the tow noticed that the bullhead was beginning to head back, now having the hunters-in-trainging inside it. "Come, we should head to the auditorium, those teams aren't going to form themselves" said Ozpin as he and his deputy headed back to the academy.

11:00 AM, near Vale's international airport

Above the dark skies of Vale a lone jet could be seen as the aircraft began to slowly descend downward until finally landing in the international airport of Vale. Eventually the jet finally crawls to a stop, a few minutes later the doors began to open revealing none other than Courier 6.

"~deep breath~, So this is Vale eh" said Courier 6 as he looked at the shining capital of Vale, that was a few miles away from the airport. "… And that must mean that you two are my ride than" said Courier 6 as he looked down to see two Faunus clad in black suits standing beside a standard four wheeled car.

"You would be correct sir, were here to escort you to the TA embassy" replied one of the Faunus as he opened the door and motioned the courier to enter. "Sure … "said Courier 6 before he pointed towards the back left seat "… but after you tell the person there to stop fidgeting, because you aren't going to fool anyone if you keep moving like that" said Courier 6.

A small feminine "epp" could be heard before the air where the Courier pointed began to ripple before revealing a female wearing a combat stealth suit.

"Um, s-sorry about hiding from you sir … my name is llia Amitola and I'm also part of your security team sir" replied llia.

"Told you that wouldn't work llia" called out one of the agents earning a grow from the chameleon Faunus.

"Settle down you two" ordered Courier 6 as he and entered the car with other two agents. "Try not move so much llia and try calming your mind down, you be surprised how much it helps" advised Courier 6 as the car started up and drove into Vale. "Thank you for the advice sir but must understand I'm actually far more skilled than I show … it's just that it's not every day you get to escort THE courier 6" explained llia.

"… Well, thats fair enough I guess. But I do have another question though, is it safe to wear that suit here, there are Altasien forces here" asked Courier 6. "That is a fair question" replied llia, "However you have to understand I'm actually one of the more experienced members in CIA branch here in Vale. Besides, my suit also come with a special self-destruct feature if any foreign agents try to tamper with the suit" explained llia. "I see" replied Courier 6, satisfied with the answer.

The rest of the car ride was filled with silence until the car finally reached the TA embassy. The embassy itself was a two-story building, the overall design had a pre-great war look toward with some minor Valeian features.

The four immediately departed from the car before entering the main lobby, the main lobby itself was rather simple save for some pre-great world statue designs and flags of America.

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After going through a few security checkpoints the four finally reached the ambassadors room, once they stepped inside they were greeted by the sight of a human just finishing up a call. "yes, yes I do understand … don't worry about it, you should just focus on getting some sleep for now, anyway I'm going to have to end the call my guest has arrived, goodnight marron" said the human before ending the call. He got up from his seat before stretching his hand outward.

"Sorry for that Mr. Courier, the names Ryan York, ambassador of the TA here in Vale. Come sit down, let me see if I can get Mr. handy to get us you and agents a few drinks" said Ryan as she shook the couriers hand and motioned him to take a seat.

"Thanks" replied the Courier as he took a seat before continuing. "Now, before we move on I understand that Mr. House has already previously informed you about me and my future students arrival as well as making the appropriate accommodations, correct" inquired Courier 6.

"You are correct Mr. Courier, please, let show you the accommodations we have made" said the ambassador as he took out his scroll and putted it on the table, he tapped the scroll a few times before a hologram of the embassy appeared.

"Fortunately, Mr. House had given us ample amount of time and funding to make all the necessary accommodations, let's first show the newly built training room" said the ambassador as he tapped a few more buttons to show a large basement underneath the embassy.

"The training room comes with the latest training equipment droids available. The room also comes with an array of physical and mental training equipment, the rooms also comes with a standard doc bot as well" explained Ryan as he proceeded to tap a few more buttons to show an office of some kind.

This here is your office for the duration of your stay here in Vale. The office is virtually sound proof and most of the items inside of it are practically bullet resistant. Underneath the desk is a 12.7 mm pistol in case of any possible fire fights were to happen in the room, and if that were to happen the room also comes with an automated alarm system just in case for such emergencies. And beyond that there really isn't much else to explain" replied the ambassador.

Once the ambassador was through explaining the Courier reeled back on his chair for a few minutes before opening his mouth. "If that's all I'll think I retire to my office for now …" replied Courier 6 as pointed at the three agents behind him, "… and you three can go back to whatever you were doing before, unless your job is guard me or something" finished Courier 6 as he left the ambassadors office … but not before grabbing a bottle of whisky from the incoming Mr. Handy, ignoring the bots indigent cries.

In Courier 6 office

The door slowly opened as the Courier entered his new office, the office had a rather classical look to it, easily something that a high-ranking officer would have back in the pre-great world. The Courier continued to explore his new office for any bugs, after a few minutes the Courier was satisfied that the office was bug free … for now at least.

After finishing with his search, the Courier decided to finally sit down on his new chair, "Hmm, Mistralian leather of all things … fancy" muttered Courier 6 to himself before his scroll began to buzz. Taking it out the Courier immediately realized that House was calling, the Courier quickly answer the call.

"Ah. It's good to see that you are still in one piece, do stay Courier are enjoying your temporary office" said the baritone voice of House.

"It's nice, if a little over the top but overall it's a nice place" replied Courier 6.

"I guess it is a bit over the top, but, I do think its time that we should get down to business, shall we" replied House.

"Quite" responded Courier 6.

"Excellent, now before we go on I do wonder if you have heard the recent news about your new students, Courier" asked House.

"~sigh~, How can I not have, they caused quite the commotion with their acceptance into Beacon. Which means that all those anti-TA groups will be more frenzied than before" replied Courier 6.

"You aren't wrong agent, though you shouldn't see it as a negative, after all, now that pro-TA groups in vale will be strengthen by the recent event" said Mr. house.

"But we should really get to your primary assignment" said House as an image appeared on Courier 6's pip-boy. The image showed a male human, roughly 5"8" with dirty blonde hair and tan skin. "Your targets name is Saffron Topaz, he's one of the main backers to the anti-TA candidate for the council seat. The man was previously a huntsman that graduated from Haven academy before moving to Vale after the remnant American war" explained House as he sent a bio about the target to Courier 6.

The bio explained most of what House had already said as well as his current affiliations, not only that but the bio also went into detail about his finances that showed hints of possible dealings with the Mistral black market but nothing concreate.

"As you can see, our agents believe that there are connections between Mr. Topaz and the criminal syndicates of Mistral but any possible evidence has been entirely covered up. This is where you come in agent, your job is to find evidence linking Mr. Topaz to the criminal syndicate of Mistral. However, you are to not to kill Mr. Topaz nor those who are close to him either. If Mr. Topaz catches whiff of our operations than he will most likely go into hiding, thus setting our plans by 14%-20%, and besides, having the knowledge that your candidate for the council has a backer with ties to criminal syndicates will be more effective than killing the backer" explained House.

"… Will this mission require squad mates or will it be a lone wolf mission" asked Courier 6.

"The agents that escorted you to the embassy will be your squad mates for the duration of the mission" answered House as each of their individual bio's where sent to the Courier's pip-boy.

"Now, I expect nothing less than 100% from you agent, it is quite crucial that we acquire a seat on the Vale council if wish our plan for control of Vale are to come to fruition" said House.

"I fully understand sir" curtly replied Courier 6.

"Good, and before I end the call there is one more thing to say … welcome to Vale Courier 6" finished House the line ended.

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"Welcome to Vale indeed" mused Courier 6 as he turned his chair to face the rest of the city as he took swig from his whisky bottle.

And that is a cut people, so yeah, like I said before I'm not dead yet people just been … preoccupied by schoolwork. But it has been lessening recently so that is a plus … I think. So yeah before we get on to the extras I just want to explain for the next few chapters were going to take a step away from RWBY & Co and focus on the other things happening around remnant but will come back eventually so don't fret. And besides that, I do believe it's time for some good old Doctor Oobleck time.

Doctor Oobleck time

"Thank you very much mysterious voice in the sky" said Doctor Oobleck as he turned his attention back to the viewers. "Now I do hope you are ready for some history lesson dear viewers, ~ahem~ Miss Ruby is may" said Oobleck as ruby quickly appeared as she began draw todays lesson.

POWER ARMOR (with a small chibi person in power armor underneath)

"Ah power armor, one of the technological marvels of the TA am I right Miss Rose" said Oobleck. "Mmm Hmm" agreed ruby.

"The earliest records of power armor used to such extent was during the early days of the America remnant war, when Atlas soldiers witness firsthand the destructive power of the power armor. The power armor itself was known to increase the user's strength immensely as well as provide superb protection to the wearer. Though probably the most powerful feature of suit was it defensive capabilities" explained Oobleck.

"Why is that so Doctor Oobleck wouldn't its ability to hold heavier weapons make it more dangerous" asked Ruby with curiosity.

"While you do you make a fine point Miss rose you also have to understand that most soldiers don't have aura so can't take multiple shots and walk it off like nothing. In fact most modern armor can only take around 3-4 shots form an assault rifle before failing, while power armor could allow the users to tank multiple clips before failing thus giving them the nickname "walking tanks" Miss rose" explained Oobleck.

"But going back to what you previously said, the second feature of power armor is giving soldiers the ability to carry far heavier/dangerous weapons into battle than a regular soldier could. And if my memory recalls back in the war I heard that groups of power armored soldiers were known to carry more powerful variants of standard weapon that could easily dislocate a regular person's arm easily" said Oobleck.

"Really" asked ruby with a bit of excitement.

"Sadly I'm not sure Miss rose, I wasn't part of any main battles, was part of support battalions back during the war so I didn't really see much fighting" replied Oobleck.

"Aww man" sighed Ruby dejectedly.

"Terribly sorry Miss Rose, but we should get on to some of the cons of power armor" said Oobleck.

"Now if remember right on of the main faults of power armor was limited visibility, because of that issue most soldiers were taught to hamper a power armored soldier visibility as well as stay on feet since power armored soldiers back during the war did not have great agility due to armors weight and stiff exoskeleton."

"Another key issue was it weakness to electricity, if enough electrical damage were to be done to the power armor than most would completely stop working thus trapping the user inside. However, I have heard that TA engineers have been able to create basic redundant systems into the armor to prevent soldiers form begin trapped" explained Oobleck.

"So is that all or do have anything else to add Doctor Oobleck" asked Ruby. "No, I do believe that is all I have for today, if any of you have any questions then please put them in comment (review) section below" said Oobleck as erased the power armor topic and replaced it with this.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

"Hardware and software, what does that have to do with anything" asked ruby in confusion.

"An excellent question their Miss rose, I'm sure that many of you might be confused by the topic so let me explain. One of major differences between the TA and kingdoms is how our computers are based. If you don't know already hardware is the physical parts of a computer while software represents the programs inside of a computer."

"Computers in the kingdom primarily focus on software, thus allowing us to create any program we need without needing to create a new piece of hardware with new program and replace the old one. Another advantage is that our tech is more focused around creating computers that easily commune with each other with little or no hassle, thus reducing the amount of manpower needed to oversee task involving computers, like robotics of instance."

"However, there does come disadvantages as well. One of the biggest issue with our focus on software is that we make ourselves far more venerable to possible hacks, thus giving a single person or a small group the potential to cause immense havoc" explained Oobleck as he drew a picture of a hacker hacking a robot and making it attack its owner.

"The TA on the other hand does not have such potential problems on such scale like ours, because of their heavy focus on hardware. Because of their heavy focus on hardware hackers have a far more harder time to hack TA computer because they would need to manually hack each computer or bot. TA computer tech also is far more superior than kingdom computers when it comes to a single task."

"But, as result of this heavy focus on hardware TA computers have a hard time communicating with other machines which means more manpower is needed to oversee everything that happens."

"So, to sum it all up is that TA computers are far superior at a single task with as well as coming with the less chance of begin hacked but have limited capability of automation and need constant help from humans. While kingdom computers have a high degree of versatility as well as coming to a high-degree of automation but come with a higher chance of being hack" explained Ozpin.

"And with that, this segment is over. Tune in next time people because will be delving into the different robots of the TA and kingdoms" said Oobleck as the screen turned black.