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1:39 PM
11/09/3204
Planet Earth - Old Russia
Felwinter Peak
Music
Metroid Prime - Phendrana Drifts
While Saladin was busy in the Iron Lord armory, City Hawk 723 paid Tyra Karn a visit. "I already know why you're here. There's really only one place the Fallen could have gained control of SIVA: the labs at Clovis Bray. That's where the technology was developed, and honestly, I don't know that they're smart enough to have looked anywhere else. Timur was on the trail of Clovis Bray, but his sources were tragically incomplete."
"{The Clovis Bray labs are on Mars. We should head there.}" Said Spyglass's Ghost.
1:47 PM
11/09/3204
Approaching planet Mars
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"In searching for more information on SIVA, I discovered some recent unexplained phenomena originating near Clovis Bray." Tyra transmitted.
"That's deep in Cabal territory. I find it unlikely the Fallen would have had time to experiment in those labs undisturbed." Saladin stated.
"True. But there are records of SIVA prototypes that were never recovered. They could be the missing link."
"Lord Timur spoke of SIVA prototypes, too. Very well, old friend. Let's follow this path. "
Planet Mars - Meridian Bay
The Cortex
Music
Destiny - Exclusion Zone
They arrived in a new sector, with no recollection of the area. "You should be in the vicinity any time now."
"In the vicinity of what? I don't know what this place is." Just then, Michael saw a sign that said 'CLOVIS BRAY'. "Never mind."
Suddenly, multiple Cabal soldiers jetted in and attacked...
SCANNING...
NEW ENTRIES
1: Siege Dancers
...but were absolutely destroyed.
"I regret to inform you that MF is unable to join you. The facility's interior is too small." Saladin reported.
"That stinks." Mark-18 sighed.
There were more Cabal up ahead, and they were eradicated on the spot. "I can guide you to the biolabs, though it may take some investigation to locate the SIVA prototypes once you're there."
"I have faith in our Young Wolves there. They will find our way forward. I'm certain of it."
"{Did he just call some of us 'Young Wolves'? Because it's probably less endearing if he meant us Ghosts.}"
"Well, it would make more sense in my case. After all, my name is Michael 'Wolf' Johnson."
"I see. You keep well to your name, Pilot." Saladin replied.
"You can count on it." Michael headed over to a security gate and entered the code Tyra gave him, causing the gate to open. More Cabal were on the other side... until they weren't.
Planet Mars - Meridian Bay
Overwatch
"We appear to be clear."
"{I'm not seeing any flashing lights advertising SIVA research. Maybe there's a console that can help us narrow things down.}"
"Found it."
Spyglass's Ghost floated over to the console Jack was next to, scanning it for information. "{OK, what do we have here? Ha! Who knew finding dangerous Golden Age archives would be so easy? There's an intact data store just below us.}"
"Excellent job, Ghost."
"{Thank you.}"
The Fireteam headed onward, killing more Cabal on the way.
"Unfortunately, my intel says you're going to need to make your way underground."
"{Falling great distances is actually our specialty. Elevator shaft, anyone?}"
"Sure, I'm game." Michael replied.
Planet Mars - Meridian Bay
Dust Palace
They arrived in the next sector, with more Cabal around to kill. "{The doors to the elevator shaft should be around here somewhere.}"
"Right here."
"Good find, Samus." The rest of the Fireteam stood back as Michael dug his hands in between the doors and forced them open. "The way is open."
"You're strong. I'm surprised you couldn't lift that Phalanx shield."
"That was years ago. I've gotten a lot stronger since then." He headed over to the corpse of a Cabal Phalanx and grabbed the shield, picking it up easily. "See?"
"You are one impressive Pilot, Michael." Sarah commended.
Michael jumped down the elevator shaft, the Phalanx shield clanging on the floor as the rest of the Fireteam joined him.
Planet Mars - Meridian Bay
Dust Palace
(!) Darkness Zone (!)
All along the floor of the room were the bodies of Fallen, recently killed. "{Nothing says 'We're in the right place!' like dead Fallen.}"
There were even more Cabal in the area, but they were simply cannon fodder against the Fireteam.
As a Centurion opened fire on Michael, he used the Phalanx shield to block the attack, then put his Spitfire LMG around it and killed off the Cabal soldier before bashing a Psion with the shield.
Once the Cabal were dead, Samus's Ghost appeared. "{There! That's the Bray research archive! Now to rummage through its files.}" The Ghost started interfacing with the terminal, gathering data. "{Interesting. There were multiple prototypes, each programmed to serve a different function. One that built constructs, viral armor enhancements, that's neat, and we have a winner! Cybernetic diagnostics. Exactly what the Fallen would need to-}" An alarm sounded, and the sound of Cabal reinforcements echoed through the complex.
Music
Destiny - Cabal Stomp
"{Oh, maybe later. We've got company!}" The Cabal started pouring in, becoming very difficult to kill off.
A squad of Cabal Centurions came in and managed to kill one of the Fireteam before being wiped out.
Centurion (Siege Dancers) [Slug Rifle] Sarah
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"SARAH!"
"Stand back, Jack. Heh, that rhymed." Mark-18 focused his Light, reviving Sarah. "Good to go?"
"Yeah. Ready to finish this."
"The Young Wolves strike again." Saladin transmitted. "Tyra, the prototype archives, will they be enough to identify a weakness in the Fallen's hold on SIVA?"
"Heh heh... I have to remind you, of all people, that I'm a scholar, not a scientist? Don't worry, old friend. Between myself and Shiro, we won't leave a single stone unturned. You'll have your defense."
"This mission is done. Now we have to finish what the Iron Lords began."
"That's right, Michael." Samus added. "Now, let's return to the Plaguelands and end this once and for all."
The Rise of Iron is so nearly finished, just one more mission.
See you next time... Young Wolves.